[TowerTalk] Rotor on the verge of failure?

[Tony]

On 4/10/2010 6:51 PM, Mike wrote:
> Not normal.
>    

Mike,

I was afraid of that.

I had Yaesu 800 series rotator failure a while back so I purchased a 
1000 thinking it would hold up. Need something a bit more stout that 
will fit inside my US Tower HDX 555 and spin a 5 el 20 meter mono bander 
and a 3 el Steppir.

> You do not give any information how you have it mounted, but if you have it
> bolted to a plate inside the tower I would check the Four mounting bolts
>    

I checked all the bolts today and they were tight on both the mounting 
plate and the rotator. The noise does appear to be coming from the 
rotator itself.

A picture is worth a thousand words as they say -- I can send you the 
video if you like?

Thanks,

Tony -K2MO




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> All,
>
> I have a Yaesu 1000 antenna rotor that seems to be making a bit more
> noise than usual. It creeks a bit as the wind moves the antennas around.
> I recorded some video while on the tower today and was wondering if
> anyone could tell me if the noise is normal wear and tear or if it's on
> the verge of failure? The rotor is only few years old.
>
> The video is roughly 3MB.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony -K2MO
>
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