[TowerTalk] Yaesu G-2800 difference from G-1000

[Tony]

Tim:

For what it's worth, I lost two G-1000 rotors to wind storms. My 5 
element, 20 meter mono band Yagi and a 3 element SteppIR, which are 
mounted 12 feet apart on the same mast, were too much load for the 1000. 
I replaced the rotor with a Yaesu 2800 some time ago and it has held up 
just fine.

The attached image shows the broken planetary gear housing of one of the 
failed G-1000 rotators.

Tony -K2MO


On 11/6/2014 9:47 AM, Tim Wininger wrote:
> Anyone have any insight into the difference between the
> Yaesu G-1000 rotor vice the G-2800 rotor mechanically?
>
> Also practical use/loading of a G-2800 ie type of antennas
> it will reliably handle..........
>
> Have had 3 ea G-1000's rotating boom lengths of 30ft or less and
> windloads of 10 sq ft or less for 8 yrs with no problem here in
> NW Alabama.
>
> Looking at installing a M2 80mtr rotary dipole (94ft  long 10sqft) and
> turning with
> the G-2800.
>
>
> Tnx fer info Tim, AB4B
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