[TowerTalk] Looking for some thoughts on a rotor I bought

[Russell Kellam Jr]

Pretty sure you've got a Tail-Twister rotor. If in good shape it will turn
very big antennas. 73 Russ W4UBC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clary, Steve" <Steve_Clary at URMC.Rochester.edu>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 9:17 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Looking for some thoughts on a rotor I bought


> Good morning all.
>
> I have purchased a three sections of Rohn 25g and it came with a rotor.
(I
> paid $150.00 for all)
>
> I need help identifying the rotor.  The control box say T2X, it has three
> momentary push levers (switches) in front (middle one says break).  It
also
> has a directional meter and an on/off switch.
>
> I have found a picture of the control box that looks close:
> http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/steve/control_box.jpg
>
> I have also found a picture of I believe a tailtwister rotor that looks
like
> mine : http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/steve/rotor.jpg.
>
> So I believe that it is a tailtwister of some sort, but I think I have
seen
> someone call it a HAM 4 (or maybe HAM IV).  Is there a difference?
>
> Also, I took the rotor apart, and besides the bottom set of bearings
looking
> a bit rusted, all seems to be in good shape.  I took out the bearings and
> cleaned things nicely, then I used some marine (green) grease to lube them
> back up.  I applied the lube liberally, but then I found a comment on this
> list about not using too much grease.
>
> Is it important that I use only a minimal amount of grease?  Should I take
> it apart again and remove the majority of the grease?  Is it important
that
> I use ay special grease?
>
> I have noticed that the unit does not seem to be water tight.  I can
> understand the need for the bottom to be open to drain water, but what
about
> where to two halves join?  Should there be a gasket of any type?  Also, is
> there anyway to project the terminals on the bottom from weathering?
>
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.  Oh, I have wired it up and it seems
to
> work fine.
>
>
> Steve
>
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