[TowerTalk] answers tnx Yaesu 2800

[Charles Harpole]

Big thanks to all who answered.... 73

Charles Harpole k4vud at hotmail.com 


 
> From: doug at k4ac.com
> To: k4vud at hotmail.com
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] what comes with Yaesu 2800 rotor ???
> Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:11:45 -0400
> 
> Charlie:
> 
> No cable, but should have the controller and rotator connectors.
> 
> I've never bought a new one, but the hardware that came with the used ones
> does not appear to be stainless. Maybe grade 5 or 8???
> 
> No idea what SDX means. There are two models of controllers; the basic one
> is just CW/CCW while the advanced one includes the ability to set a
> direction via a pot and control the rotation speed.
> 
> I have a GA-3000, but have never installed it. My 2800 is pretty heavily
> loaded with 38' of mast (18' chromemoly 6' in the tower, 12' of smaller
> aluminum, 8' of even smaller aluminum); it turns a 4L Steppir (with 2
> trombone elements for 40/30) and numerous vhf/uhf/microwave antennas (25+
> ft2). I was using a 1000 rotator previously, but swapped in the 2800 to have
> some operational margin. The Yaesu rotators are beasts!
> 
> Make sure to do a good job waterproofing the connector on the rotator- the
> rubber boot is not sufficient. If water gets in, it dries out and causes
> erratic direction results from the high resistance crud left behind.
> 
> Doug
> K4AC
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
> > bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Charles Harpole
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:00 AM
> > To: towertalk towertalk
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] what comes with Yaesu 2800 rotor ???
> > 
> > 
> > If u have purchased a new sealed box of a Yaesu G-2800SDX rotor, please
> tell me
> > 
> > 1. What is the complete list of what comes standard in the box,
> specifically any 6-
> > wire cable, and any stainless bolts???
> > 
> > 2. What does the SDX indicate, mean?
> > 
> > 3. Anyone used the GA-3000 Tower Shock Absorber Joint???
> > 
> > 4. Any other tips in using this rotor???
> > 
> > Thanks, 73
> > 
> > Charles Harpole
> > k4vud at hotmail.com
> > 
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