[TowerTalk] HAM IV rotator question

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-07-28 18:26:05 EDT, tonybean@bicnet.net writes:

> Does anyone know what size antenna load the CDE HAM IV rotator can safely
>  spin???

       What you need to consider is the Effective Moment (weight times 
turning radius). The Ham IV has an EM of 2800 ft-lbs. This is like a 2L 40M 
beam with a 24 foot boom, 25 foot turning radius and weight of 100 pounds. 

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
Tower Tech

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