That's strange. With the wedge set in place, the rotator should not turn
even if it on its side unless the spring that holds the wedge in place is
extreme weak or broken.
Another thought, is the mast slipping and the rotator not clamped down hard
enough? Doesn't sound like that's the case.
Ray,
N6VR/W7YA
On Sat, May 23, 2020, 3:47 PM Mark Foltarz via TowerTalk <
towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
> Group,I am new to using rotors and I have a dumb question : Will the rotor
> brake work if the rotor is on its side ?
>
> Specifically, I am installing a hex beam and I noticed that I could rotate
> the shaft while the tower is lowered with the rotor parallel to the ground.
> I hooked up the rotor cable and box. and was able to drive the rotor and
> clearly the brake solenoid would engage.So, I removed the rotor and put it
> on the bench. When I removed the cover and exposed the solenoid and wedge,
> everything looks fine.
> The rotor is a Ham M series with upgraded steel gear.
> TNXde KA4JVYMark
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