[TowerTalk] Mounting G800DXA

[Barry N1EU]

Jim,

Before you do the install with the GC-038, you might want to read this
thread and follow-up

http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-12/msg00666.html
http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/Towertalk/2012-02/msg00043.html

Barry N1EU

On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 10:06 AM, David Aslin <david at aslinvc.com> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> Yes, the GC-038 is what you want.  I used this with a G1000DX at my
> California QTH with a Force 12 C3SS atop a Rohn 50ft push up mast in the
> windy hills of the Bay Area.  Like you I had a very short (18"?) stub
> mast in the rotor with the boom just an inch or two above the mast clamp
> to minimize the overturn moment on the rotator.  Stayed up trouble free
> for 7 years - only came down for shipping to UK ;-)
>
> Top tip: take great care when you snug down the bolts on the GC-038 and
> the mast clamp.  Do this methodically and evenly and you'll have no
> trouble.  Those who skip this step have had issues with fracture of
> either the GC-038 or the mast clamp.  In the words of the master: do
> what the manufacturer says.
>
> 73
>
> Dave G3WGN WJ6O
>
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> I've decided I should get a better rotor and am considering the G800DXA.
> My
> mounting situation requires the bottom of the G800 be adapted for
> mounting
> atop a short mast. Does the GC-038 serve this purpose? I couldn't find a
> instruction page on it anywhere.
>
> The mast from the G800 to the hexbeam spreader plate will be very short
> i.e. less than a foot.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim ab3cv
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