[TowerTalk] Slipp-Not Clamp for rotors

[W3YY]

To each his own, but I've been pinning my masts to my rotators (Hy-Gain and 
Yaesu) for 30 years and never experienced a rotator failure.  And, of 
course, I've never had to worry about antennas slipping and needing 
reorientation.  If your rotator can't resist normal antenna torque due to 
wind, it seems to me it's underated.  Just my two-cents worth.

73, Bob - W3YY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Jones K0HY" <k0hy at comcast.net>
To: "NOLL AMIDZICH" <namidzich at wi.rr.com>
Cc: "Towertalk" <Towertalk at contesting.com>; "Mark Potter" 
<jbpmlp at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 6:52 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slipp-Not Clamp for rotors


>I think I would rather re-orient my antenna ('s) once a year when I do 
>maintenance than replace/rebuild a rotator.  Much cheaper!
>
> Jim
>
>
> NOLL AMIDZICH wrote:
>
>> Mark,
>>
>> I have  been using the slipp - not clamp since  April 2004. The clamp is 
>> used on a tailtwister. The rotor turns a kt34xa and a 5 el 6 mtr beam.
>>
>> Before installing the clamp, I would have to re- orient the antennas on 
>> an average of once a year minimum due to high winds. (I tried to exercise 
>> "wind management" by pointing the booms of the antennas into the wind but 
>> wasn't always successful for various reasons). I always felt it was 
>> better to let the mast slip a bit then to pin the mast and risk  rotor 
>> damage.
>>
>> Since installation, the  mast has NOT slipped at all. Even with winds in 
>> excess of 50 MPH. In fact , the very first weekend after installation , 
>> our  area  (Milwaukee, Wi)  had winds exceeding 50 MPH. The clamp was put 
>> to the test very  quickly and performed very satisfactorily.
>>
>> The usual, no affiliations with the manufacturer, just a  very satisfied 
>> customer.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Noll   W9RN
>>
>> Mark Potter wrote:
>>
>>> Would like to get opinions on how these work.  Am using a 2" mast with a 
>>> T2X rotor., TB-3 Thrust bearing.  Now about 12 sq. ft. load.  Going up 
>>> to about 20 sq. ft.  Had to pin the rotor to the mast to keep it from 
>>> turning.
>>>
>>> Their web site is www.consultpr.com
>>>
>>> Reply off line if you like.  jbpmlp at comcast.net
>>>
>>> Mark  W9UZ
>>> Wheaton, IL
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