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