Yaesu 1000SDX installation

[Jeff Singer]

Bill...

A1:  I used to use a 1000SDX to turn my kt34xa and 402cd. Did a great job,
but the antenna WILL spin endlessly! I recommend pinning the mast, or
you'll never get any rest. The mast to rotor plates are very soft and can
only be tightened to a point - after that they crack easily. 

A2:  Your 48 foot boom is much more than Yaesu planned for that rotor, but
general experience tells that the 1000SDX just keeps on working. I am
putting up a 2800SDX for my 40m4 with 42 foot boom; seems more
appropriate.

Good Luck,

Jeff WA2SYN
wa2syn@li.net
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> I'm going to use a Yaesu 1000SDX to turn my 48' boom 20M yagi.  The rotor is
> over rated at 23 Sq Ft.  Someone on this list suggested more like 15 sq ft.
> Which is about what this antenna is...
> 
> Q1:  Would you drill a hole in the mast and pin it to the rotor?  My feeling
> is if the wind blows too hard, let it slip in the mast and correct it later.
> 
> Q2:  How long will this rotor last with this antenna?
> 
> 73
> 
> Bill
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