[TowerTalk] AlfaSpid vs Ham IV rotator + control unit

[VE6JY Don Moman]

Yes it uses the reed and magnet. Most of my runs are very long, but the
longest run of over 1700 feet just uses thin 22 gauge telephone wire
(unshielded) to return the pulses and it counts fine.  It's in the same
trench as power and RF.

73 Don
VE6JY

> Does it use a spinning magnet and reed switch for pulse generation as in
the
> OR2800? Tnx, Dan, N5AR
> >
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan" <dhearn at ix.netcom.com>
To: "Richard Karlquist" <richard at karlquist.com>; "Phil - KB9CRY"
<kb9cry at comcast.net>; <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 15:05
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] AlfaSpid vs Ham IV rotator + control unit



> > I just put up an Alfa Spid to turn my 4 element SteppIR (32 ft boom, 85
> > lbs).
> > It's wonderful.  It does everything they say it does on the web site.
My
> > favorite features:
> >
> > 1.  No kerchunking noise from the brake everytime I turn it.
> >
> > 2.  Compact digital controller with built in computer interface.
> > I love the way you can click it 1 degree at a time.
> >
> > 3.  If the beam slips on the mast, I can electronically reset North.
> >
> > 4.  Only 4 wires for the control cable.  I used some Carol "sound and
> > security"
> > wire I bought at Home Depot.  Long cable runs are a non issue.
> > No need to remote the capacitor.
> >
> > 5.  Better clamping to mast, instead of U-bolts deforming a clamping
> piece.
> >
> > 6.  No pot to wear out, no limit switches to fail, no brake to stick.
> >
> > Well worth the money IMHO.
> >
> > Rick N6RK
>