[TowerTalk] Rotating a really BIG Antenna

[Keith Dutson]

This week I received a new Force 12 Sigma-280 Ultra.  This is a 2el 80M Yagi
that weighs 245 lbs and has 102 foot elements on a 36 foot square boom (6x6
inch aluminum).  About 60 feet of each element is made of aluminum tower
sections about the size of Rohn 20.  It came in a 12x4x3 foot 600 pound
crate (according to the Roadway delivery sheet - still scratching head on
this).  This thing is really BIG!  I had to drag the box out using my
tractor and a chain tied to the front end loader and the crate corner, then
lift it using the chain around the middle.

There are a few photos of the antenna still in the crate at:
http://www.dutson.net/Ham/AntennaFarm/Sigma-280Ultra.html

I have an Orion OR2800P that could be used to rotate the new antenna but am
concerned that it may require a more substantial unit.  I am looking for
alternate rotator suggestions.  TIA.

73, Keith NM5G