[TowerTalk] Rotor

[wf3h@comcast.net]

I had a Pro67B at 75' with a Ringo Ranger above that. My Ham IV lasted 15 years until I took it down last year...no problems at all. I had CATS put in the 'unbreakable' break.  The system went thru many 60-70 mph windstorms.  I did not pin the mast to the rotator, though some have done that.  That doesn't make sense to me since it's easier to re-align the beam when necessary rather than repairing a sheared clamshell on the rotator.

Bob/WF3H

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> I have recently lost 2 Yaesu G800-DXA rotors due to a high wind that 
> snapped them and Yaesu said they could be repaired but the cost would be 
> too high to make it feasible. What I want to know is who makes a rotor that 
> has the best breaking system. I have a Mosley PRO67 with some UHF antennas 
> on top and it turns it fine but a 50mph wind last night took it out. So 
> some opinions on rotors is solicited. Thanks in advance as may buy one in 
> Dayton if I come up with some good suggestions 
> 
> 
> 
> Scott K9SM 
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