[TowerTalk] Rotator vertical loading

[john at kk9a.com]

Don't the two bearings that you have installed hold the weight of the mast 
leaving no vertical load on the rotator?

John KK9A



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Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotator vertical loading
From: "Brad Anbro" Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:42:28 -0000
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Hello T-T'ers,

A long time ago, HyGain (Telex / HyGain) used to put a
specification for allowable vertical loads in their manuals.
I was wondering about the maximum vertical load for a
Tailtwister rotator.

I have 2 thrust bearings in the tower & mast system, so
side loading is not a problem. Thanks for any help!

73 de Brad, N9EN @ Radio Free Roscoe (IL)