[TowerTalk] Repetition

[Jerry Keller - K3BZ]

I turn a SteppIR 3L with a Yaesu G-800DXA rotator which does a fine, trouble-free job, and costs
about $400.
73, Jerry K3BZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Karlquist" <richard at karlquist.com>
To: <tmartin at chartermi.net>
Cc: "Towertalk Reflector" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Repetition


> Tom Martin said:
>> Also, why do the majority of the hams on here make recommendations for
>> rotors that are overkill for the antennas to be turned and very costly?
>> Not everyone that reads this reflector has two or more towers with
>> muli-stacked arrays.  I really don't think that you need a $1000 rotor
>> to rotate a 3 element SteppIR!
>
> Many people are recommending the Alfa Spid, which is $1000 Canadian
> or $700 US.  You will pay as much or more for a Ham IV with computer
> interface.  The Alfa Spid has many advantages over the Ham IV that
> have nothing to do with turning capacity.
>
> Rick N6RK
>
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