[Mldxcc] Rotator Mounting Question

[tom at k5rc.com]

I suggest NO. The mast slipping in the rotator is far less catastrophic than tearing the rotor apart, or even damaging the tower.

 

We have a 45’ Rohn 45 with a 6el 20 on it. The rotor is so strong (K7NV Prop Pitch) that it broke welds on the tower. K7NV and XE2K are currently repairing the tower and putting on a star guy

 

Tom Taormina, K5RC

 <http://www.w7rn.com/> www.w7rn.com

775-847-7929

The Comstock Memorial Station, W7RN

 

From: Mldxcc [mailto:mldxcc-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Venneman
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 9:54 AM
To: NCCC Reflector <nccc at contesting.com>; MLDXCC Reflector <mldxcc at contesting.com>
Subject: [Mldxcc] Rotator Mounting Question

 

Greetings,

Here at WX6V, I’m getting the antenna system up and running again, with the invaluable help of George - KI6CG and Dennis - WU6X.

 

Now that the new Yaesu G-1000DXA rotor is installed in the tower - I’m wondering about the wisdom of following Yaesu’s instructions to pin the mast to the rotor. I did that but am having second thoughts. Seems like that may put undue stress on the rotor during windy conditions. 

 

I appreciate any insight others may have on this subject based on experience pinning masts to rotors. 

 

Thanks!!

de Jim -WX6V-

Auburn


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