they are worm gear. there are 2 wires for motor drive, 3 for indicator,
and in the larger ones (2700/2800) the 6th line is a switch that detects
getting close to the limits and signals the control box to slow down the
motor before it hits the stops.
> There has been a lot of talk about the Yeasu rotor line. They look like
> Hy Gain rotors in many ways. Do they use the same type of drive
> mechanics or are they a worm gear arrangement? I think they use a 6 wire
> connection do they have a brake of some sort. I guess if they are the
> worm gear drive they don't need the brake.
>
> Julio, W4HY
>
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