[TowerTalk] Rotors

Sun Jun 24 12:10:18 PDT 2012

I turned my 5L20 (on 42 foot boom) with 2L30/2L40 12 feet 
over that with a T2X for 10 years without an issue. Not one.
The T2X will be fine for a 4L SteppIR.

I recently did switch to an M2 Rotor which I really like. I 
have K7LXC's over engineered <smiling> mast clamp and it has 
held up fantastically in super heavy ice and winds.

I have not had good luck with any YAESU rotor 1000 or 2800 
that I have tried in that same 10 year period. I am not a 
fan of the mast clamp design on them and have cracked 2 mast 
clamps with the 5L20/2L30/2L40 combo....

73
Jose - N4BAA

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> Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 17:13:36 -0400
> From: Steve Jarrett <k4fj at wildblue.net>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotors
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> Hi,
>
> I am considering an antenna change and I would like to consider beefing up
> my rotator from the present T2X.
>
> I would be interested in comments on using a Yaesu 2800 vs T2X.  While I
> have not finalized on the antenna, I am considering a 4 el SteppIR and I
> think the T2X is marginal.
>
> Also, I would appreciate info on Alpha Spid and Prositel rotators with
> respect to using in my Rohn 45 tower(s).  Is the mounting of either/both
> rotators different than T2X.  And, if you recommend either Alpha Spid or
> Prosistel, which model?
>
> Any other comments are welcome unless they relate to my sanity.
>
> Thanks.
>
> 73, Steve, K4FJ
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:07:20 -0600
> From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotors
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
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> I think a Tailtwister can handle the 4 ele SteppIR just fine.  I turn 4
> ele SteppIR's with 2 ele XM240's above them with the original Alpha Spid
> and Green Heron controllers.  They worked great.
>
> After having the 4 ele SteppIR's I might consider going to the 3 unless
> you really think the extra DB is worth it or you want the longer 6 ele
> 6m option.  You could probably buy a 7 ele 6m beam designed for that
> band for less than the upgrade from the 3 to the 4.
>
> I would probably lean to one of the antennas that has 2 ele on 40/30.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Mike W0MU
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> On 6/23/2012 3:13 PM, Steve Jarrett wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am considering an antenna change and I would like to consider beefing up
>> my rotator from the present T2X.
>>
>> I would be interested in comments on using a Yaesu 2800 vs T2X.  While I
>> have not finalized on the antenna, I am considering a 4 el SteppIR and I
>> think the T2X is marginal.
>>
>> Also, I would appreciate info on Alpha Spid and Prositel rotators with
>> respect to using in my Rohn 45 tower(s).  Is the mounting of either/both
>> rotators different than T2X.  And, if you recommend either Alpha Spid or
>> Prosistel, which model?
>>
>> Any other comments are welcome unless they relate to my sanity.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> 73, Steve, K4FJ
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 02:33:26 -0000
> From: "W3YY" <w3yy at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotors
> To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
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> Steve -
>
> I replaced my T2X rotators (actually they replaced themselves by failing)
> with Yaesu G-1000DXA and G-2800DXA rotators.  I'm using Green Heron RT-21D
> controllers with both.
>
> The G-1000DXA rotates a 4-el SteppIR at 100ft and the G-2800DXA rotates a
> 2-El 40M beam, the Force 12 Magnum 240N, at 120ft.
>
> Absolutely no problems with either rotator ever since I installed them about
> 8 years ago.
>
> 73, Bob - W3YY
>
>
>
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotors
>
> Hi,
>
> I am considering an antenna change and I would like to consider beefing up
> my rotator from the present T2X.
>
> I would be interested in comments on using a Yaesu 2800 vs T2X.  While I
> have not finalized on the antenna, I am considering a 4 el SteppIR and I
> think the T2X is marginal.
>
> Also, I would appreciate info on Alpha Spid and Prositel rotators with
> respect to using in my Rohn 45 tower(s).  Is the mounting of either/both
> rotators different than T2X.  And, if you recommend either Alpha Spid or
> Prosistel, which model?
>
> Any other comments are welcome unless they relate to my sanity.
>
> Thanks.
>
> 73, Steve, K4FJ
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 22:50:01 -0400
> From: Entertainment Innovations <highdefguys at gmail.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] FAA Surplus tower
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> Hello all,
>
> I am looking for some technical plans or drawings for  a surplus FAA RCAG
> site tower. The tower is the widely used 60 foot tower that was at all the
> RCAG com sites. The tower is a 48" face tower. I have posted a link below
> to my personal website showing some photos of the tower and my foundation
> site. I am looking to install this tower on my property. The tower as
> installed at the FAA site was guyed at 2 points at about 80% tower height.
> I need to come up with some safe plans for the foundation size and J bolt
> lengths. Without plans I can only go for over kill to be safe and sure but
> plans would be great. Anyone that can help with any info would be greatly
> appreciated...
>
> http://www.signaldesignlabs.com/tower-project.html
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jody
>
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