Rick, the T2X control box DOES work with Ham IV. I am doing just that here.
73, Joe
Richard Karlquist wrote:
>My tower project has finally progressed to the
>point that I need to install a rotator. The
>antenna will be a 4 element steppir Yagi, with
>a wind area of 9 sq ft, 32 foot boom. I currently
>have the following rotators:
>
>Kenpro KR-1000SDX w/controller, which the
>seller said has controller problems.
>
>Two rotators stamped "H IV S1 AUG 84" and
>"H IV S1 APR 86" that look like Ham IV (or
>Ham anything) rotators and I am guessing
>the markings indicate Ham IV. The seller at the
>swap meet said (I vaguely remember) at least
>one worked, and maybe the other, or if not,
>it's a parts unit.
>
>A T2X tailtwister controller (I do not have
>any Ham IV controllers).
>
>1. Does the T2X controller work with the
>Ham IV rotators?
>
>2. Is the Kenpro such a great rotator that
>it is worth fooling with the complex controller?
>Does Yaesu, Encomm, or anyone else support
>this unit with spare parts? I am inclined
>to put this unit back in the junkbox for future
>tower projects.
>
>3. I am thinking the Ham IV's will be far
>easier to get working in terms of support, etc.
>I want to get the tower on the air in time for
>fall contests.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Rick N6RK
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