[TowerTalk] Re: Rotator choices today?

[Bob - KF9YH]

Below is my original request from the group. I got an enormous
amount of information! (This reflector is the best!). Thanks to 
all who replied, as I truly appreciate it.

The general concensus is that the M2 2800 and the Big Boy would
handle anything that I would throw on to my tower. There were a few
questions about the Big Boys long term reliability and parts availability,
so for now, I've decided to steer clear of them.

Next, the Yaesu line of rotators did not get too many favorable
reviews by the group. Mostly due to the plastic gears and reliability.

Finally, I was very surprised at how many said to go ahead with the
Tailtwister, that it should handle what I need to do. I may try this option
first, as I will have the mast supported with double thrust bearings, and
changing the rotator won't be a big hassle. Other ideas included keeping
the Ham IV I have for the side-mounted C-3. I forgot about that! 

Thanks again for the wealth of info, and Happy New Year to all!!

Bob - K9YH


> I have moved to a new location and finally got a few acres. I am
> able to put up a decent tower now (Going to be a Trylon Titan
> 72 or 80 footer). I have 16' of .25 wall T-6061 tubing I'd like to
> use for the mast along with 2 thrust bearings.
> 
> I currently have a Ham IV rotor that I used at the old QTH. It
> isn't up to the loads of the new system.
> 
> I am putting up an F12 C-31XR at the top and an EF240 above it.
> A couple of VHF antennas will be above that. I am side mounting 
> my old C-3 at about 55'. Along with the mast and a vertical at the
> top, the wind load will be approx. 20 sq. ft. I want a little cushion in
> there, too. 
> 
> Without breaking the bank, what would be a good rotor choice for
> my setup? I am in NW Indiana, and do get some pretty good ice
> loads (Maybe 2 or 3 a winter). So far, I have looked at the Yaesu
> G-1000SDX and the Yaesu 2800. I don't think a Tailtwister gives
> me enough cushion to do the job (Plus, they seem to be scarce
> nowadays). I have looked through the archives, but everyone's
> setup is different.......
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Bob - K9YH
> 
> kf9yh@netnitco


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