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Re: [TowerTalk] Big Rak and HDX-555

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Big Rak and HDX-555
From: Richard Thorne <rthorne@rthorne.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2018 17:45:15 -0500
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Another option for a replacement clamp for the OR2800 is the Champion Radio clamp.

https://www.championradio.com/Orion-2800-Replacement-Mast-Clamp.44

I opted for this model as it was easier to replace the factory clamp since the rotor was already on the tower.  It was a simple matter of removing the old clamp and slipping on the new clamp.  The K7NV would have take a bit more work to install in my situation since it slips on to the mast.

K7NV's works quite well as I have one on my prop pitch.

Rich - N5ZC



On 8/26/2018 4:13 PM, Bob K6UJ wrote:
I agree with you guys.  You can buy the OR2800 without the controller.  The Green Heron controller 
is a much better way to go.  Also get the K7NV mast clamp designed for the OR2800.  The mast clamp 
that comes with the OR2800 slips even when the clamp bolts are carefully torqued down.  Ask me how I 
know this  hihi.
Here's info on the Green Heron controller and the K7NV mast clamp:
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ghe-rt-21-m2

http://www.k7nv.com/proppitch/id35.htm


BobK6UJ











       From: Kent Olsen <kilo6dko@gmail.com>
  To: towertalk@contesting.com
  Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 1:09 PM
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Big Rak and HDX-555
ThaI did both!

The Green Heron works great!

73
Kent
N6WT



On Sun, Aug 26, 2018 at 1:03 PM <john@kk9a.com> wrote:

 From what I have read on towertalk, it is a good rotator if you throw away
the mast clamp and controller.

John KK9A


From:  Kent Olsen <kilo6dko@gmail.com>
Date:  Sun, 26 Aug 2018 08:14:01 -0700

Phil


I went with the M2 Orion 2800 rotor. It fits in the tower completely. It
has been up for 3 years with a SteppIR DB36 with a NN4ZZ tilt plate. This
is a very heavy combo, I have not had a bit of trouble.

Thanks
73
Kent
N6WT

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