[TowerTalk] OR-2800 - thrust nearings, use em.

[Jim Thomson]

A buddy of mine contacted m2 regarding the topic of placing all the weight onto the
bearing inside the OR-2800.  Interesting response  from m2.

Jim   VE7RF

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Hi,

I have a OR2800PX rotor. I am told that all the weight (mast, antennas)
should be placed on the rotor. I am interested to know the why. And what
could go wrong if all the weight is not put on the rotor.
Thanks.

XXXX

-----Original Message-----

Hello  XXXX,

That's a good question. Who told you that?

The rotator can withstand a lot of weight - it has an 1800 lb (818 kg)
Vertical Load Capacity. 

However, as with any mechanical system the more one reduces stresses in the
system, the longer a system will last - generally speaking.


Regards,
Jason Boyer, N6EY