[TowerTalk] Rotator Choice for Larger Yagi

[Máximo EA1DDO_HK1H]

PST-61D has 39sqft.

                                               


> Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:29:34 -0700
> From: jerryw6uv at gmail.com
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotator Choice for Larger Yagi
> 
> It seems that most of you guys prefer the M2 Orion 2800. I hadn't
> considered that one, but have done some research on the Internet and find
> that it has two issues: water ingress into the top bearing, and mast
> slippage. There seem to be work-arounds for both of these issues, however,
> but it's still someone curious that M2 hasn't corrected the issues
> themselves. The Green Heron controller was also mentioned a lot, and I've
> got that covered as I use a Green Heron with the Alfaspid RAK currently up
> on my tower.
> 
> I've read about similar water ingress issues with the Prosistel rotator, so
> it seems that this issue is somewhat universal.
> 
> The one thing that still concerns me about the Orion, however, is that it's
> only rated to 35 sqft. The OB17-4 is 27 sqft, so there's not a lot of
> margin there.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jerry
> 
> On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 10:27 AM, Máximo EA1DDO_HK1H <ea1ddo at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > Best rotators are Big Boy - PST, check them out in Array Solutions;
> >
> > http://arraysolutions.eestage.com/prosistel-general-info
> >
> > You can use the original controller, Green Heron or any other.
> >
> >                                                73, Maximo
> >
> >
> > > Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:58:54 +0000
> > > To: towertalk at contesting.com
> > > From: ve7xf at dccnet.com
> > > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotator Choice for Larger Yagi
> > >
> > > >The M2 OR2800 will handle up to 35 square feet of antenna and support
> > 1800
> > > >pounds. It also fits in the tower nicely because of its triangular
> > shape.
> > >
> > > I've spent the last few weeks trying to pick a rotator for a new
> > installation.
> > > Indeed, the OR2800 looks good, but I've read too much about water
> > ingress,
> > > rust and the indifference of the manufacturer.
> > > Comments?
> > >
> > > VE7XF
> > >
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