Jim,

For what it's worth, it can get pretty breezy on my hill top, just south of you.  I have not pinned my Yaesu rotator to the mast holding a Force-12 C19XR (11 elements).  Haven't had any slippage and the rotator has been happy.

Bob
W1RH



From: Jim Venneman <wx6v@sbcglobal.net>
To: NCCC Reflector <nccc@contesting.com>; MLDXCC Reflector <mldxcc@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 2:42 PM
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-
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