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

[K7LXC--- via TowerTalk]

>  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.
 
    Next time install the antennas on OPPOSITE  sides of the mast. While 
not symmetrical, there is enough wind force  cancellation to reduce the load 
on the rotator significantly. 
 
Cheers,
Steve     K7LXC
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