[TowerTalk] Experience with Yaesu G-1000DXA Rotor?

[Tom Gerdes Jr.]

Hi Karl,

I've been turning a Pro-67C-3 with the Yaesu G-1000SDX  since '96 without any
problems. Although I am way over the K-factor of 2020ft/lbs with just the Mosley,
the rotator has performed flawlessly.  I would move up to the new G-2800DXA for
that "little" extra insurance if I were you. I do have a little added weight and
windload in the 2m/70cm vertical on the same mast, but no other horizontal
elements to increase the loading on the rotator.  While I can't say for the new
DXA series.....the SDX has been doing the job it was made for.

Good Luck,

Tom  N3NXA


Karl Heimbach wrote:

> Group,
>
> I have a Mosley Pro-67B (11.5 sq ft windload) and a Force 12 EF-230 (2.85
> sq ft windload) mounted on a single mast resulting in a total load of 14.35
> sq ft.
>
> Does anyone have experience with a Yaesu G-1000DXA rotor (rated at 23 sq
> ft) turning antennas of similar size?
>
> A Ham IV won't cut it - I have a sick one mounted at 45 ft.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Karl - W5QJ
>
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