[TowerTalk] Prosistel PST-61 or PST-2051

[Gene Fuller]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Fuller" <w2lu at rochester.rr.com>
To: "Bill Jackson" <k9rz at radiks.net>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Prosistel PST-61 or PST-2051


> Hi Bill -
>
> I would still vote for the prop pitch motor. They, also, can be used with 
> the Green Heron controller. I believe that Kurt can supply them with the 
> Green Heron box, or it would be a fairly straight forward DIY  project to 
> adapt the motor if you found a PPM someplace else. I would guess that if 
> you got one of Kurt's it would be the last rotator you would have to 
> purchase.
>
> And no, I 'm in no way connected to Kurt's business.
>
> Gene / W2LU
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill Jackson" <k9rz at radiks.net>
> To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 9:16 AM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Prosistel PST-61 or PST-2051
>
>
>> It appears that my Hy-Gain T2X Tailtwister is not going to be large 
>> enough for long term survival of my 4 element 20-6M Stepp-IR stacked with 
>> a 2 element 40m Cushcraft 402-CD 12 ft above it.  After only 6 months of 
>> being in the air over a relatively mild winter and only one day of 50 MPH 
>> winds a couple of weeks ago, the T2X rotor is trashed.  Fortunately, I 
>> have a second T2X that I put in place to keep me on the air until I can 
>> upgrade the rotor.  I am used to swapping out and rebuilding rotors every 
>> couple of years, but every 6 months or less is not acceptable.
>>
>> I have settled on either the Prosistel PST-61 or the smaller PST-2051.  I 
>> am sure the PST-61 will do the job very nicely, but I am suffering from 
>> sticker shock and was wondering if the PST-2051 would do the job? 
>> Comparing specifications between the T2X and the PST-2051, it would 
>> appear the PST-2051 is slightly heavier than the T2X, but since 
>> manufacturer's specifications are very subjective, is this really the 
>> case?  Would I have enough safety margin with the PST-2051, considering 
>> the overall design of the rotor is completely different than the T2X?
>>
>> I am prepared to spend what is necessary to purchase a reliable rotor, 
>> but at the same time I don't want to overspend either.  This is probably 
>> the largest antenna array I will ever put up at this location, so 
>> upgrading for future expansion is not really a consideration
>>
>> l would appreciate some real word experience, as it is often better than 
>> relying on manufacturer's specifications.
>>
>> Thanks and 73
>>
>> de Bill, K9RZ
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