[TowerTalk] Rotors: Yaesu vis Hy-Gain

[K7LXC]

In a message dated 98-01-23 06:02:37 EST, tleaf@hotmail.com writes:

> Del KL7HF, has started a discussion with the failure in his Yaesu 
>  control box.

     First of all, control box failures are pretty rare. It's much more common
for the rotator to crunch - usually gears and brakes.
>  
>  I have my eye on the Yaesu G-800S, because I like the compass dial.
>  
    Also the preset control of the Yaesu is very nifty.

>  Both are priced about the same, but Yaesu claims a higher wind load 
>  rating and has control cable jacks.
>  
      Going by wind load capacity isn't the best thing to look at - you really
need to consider the  Effective Moment (weight x turning radius) which is a
better measure of the rotator's capabilities. The G-800 has an EM of 1,299 ft-
lbs while the CD 45 II has 1,200 ft-lbs so they are about the same. 

      Service and parts availability are things that're important to me and
here the Hy-Gain wins by a landslide.

      If you're considering a VHF/UHF array, the CD 45 is fine or for a small
tribander. Personally I wouldn't put up anything smaller than a Ham IV which
has a real brake in it.

    If you're interested, I have a reprint of my 3-part series on rotators
(Everything You Wanted To Know) that appeared in my CQ Contest column, Up The
Tower. It's a buck from TOWER TECH, Box 572, Woodinville, WA, 98072.

73 and GL, Steve  K7LXC

     TOWER TECH -- professional tower supplies and services for amateurs    

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