I'm using the G-2800SDX, I pinned mine 5 years ago. So far, no trouble. We had a 90 mph wind come through here last week. The X9 and rotor did just fine. YMMV. 73 Tom W0HH -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/towertalk Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.com