> I'm a believer too and just put up a Spid at 120 ft turning a KLM 3 el
> 40M yagi (32 ft boom, 42 ft elements, about 75 lbs.) The specs speak
> for themselves. The only other alternative (a worm gear rotator was
> decided upon at the start) is a Prositel with twice the specs but more
> than twice the price. I'll the reflector know how it fairs this coming
> winter in Chicago. Phil KB9CRY
I just put up an Alfa Spid to turn my 4 element SteppIR (32 ft boom, 85
lbs).
It's wonderful. It does everything they say it does on the web site. My
favorite features:
1. No kerchunking noise from the brake everytime I turn it.
2. Compact digital controller with built in computer interface.
I love the way you can click it 1 degree at a time.
3. If the beam slips on the mast, I can electronically reset North.
4. Only 4 wires for the control cable. I used some Carol "sound and
security"
wire I bought at Home Depot. Long cable runs are a non issue.
No need to remote the capacitor.
5. Better clamping to mast, instead of U-bolts deforming a clamping piece.
6. No pot to wear out, no limit switches to fail, no brake to stick.
Well worth the money IMHO.
Rick N6RK
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