ROTOR Problem

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 96-11-04 03:13:40 EST, you write:

>We like to have your opinion, experiences etc about commercially 
>available rotators capable of handling our 40 meter yagi which is 
>currently a 2 elements full-size but likely to become a 3 element next 
>summer. Any reply direct to me would be welcome.
>
Hi, Alex --

    IMO your options (in decending order) are:

Prop pitch -- will rotate a house and utterly reliable
Orion 2800 -- a pretty good heavy duty rotator with worm drive (no brake
required) and        splined output shaft
Create RC5B-3 -- good comments from users and it has good sturdy gears in the
    transmission
Yaesu G-2800SDX -- may be suitable but lacks the rotating torque of above
rotators and     uses  the aluminum mast clamps that are easy to overtighten
and break

      The only other HD rotator that I've seen was in an Italian ham magazine
and looked like an industrial motor and transmission.  There are also
commercial rotators available but are expensive.

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73 and good luck --  Steve  K7LXC

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