[TowerTalk] Yaesu G-1000DXA Rtor in LM-470? (what about a LM354E?)

[Joe Giacobello, K2XX]

Well, the trick with the T2X and LM-470 (Thank you, Skip, KJ6Y.) is to 
install spacers or similar in order to adjust the height of the rotor 
plate to center the rotor's widest dimension in the open space between 
struts. I have used hose clamps on each of the vertical members with 
their housings facing into the inside of the tower in order to support 
the rotor plate.  I believe others have simply welded the plate in the 
desired position.

The G2800 location was quite critical, although I did get it to work.  I 
don't remember what the key was, but I know others have complained about 
the same problem and the lack of a commercially available right-angle 
connector.

73, Joe
K2XX

> DAVE WRIGHT via TowerTalk <mailto:towertalk at contesting.com>
> Friday, May 12, 2017 1:50 PM
>  Now you guys got me worried.
> About to buy/install G-2800DXA Yaesu into LM-354E (not the "HD.") You 
> may recall my multiple T2X w/Pro-57b woes; I've decided 1st class this 
> time w/the G2800DXA. Seeing your msg now I'm worrying the G2800 may 
> not even fit in between the LM354's bars? Perhaps I should try the 
> G1000 1st??? I can drill the adapter plate, that's no biggie.
> However I had a hell of a time getting the 1st Tailtwister T2X 
> installed between the tower horizontal supports at the top of tower. 
> Ended up "slightly" bending one of the very top cross "/\/\/\/" bars 
> so I could get the T2X in (It fit adapter-plate holes.) It moves 
> up/down anywhere in top section; typically placing it several cross 
> bars down f/top to avoid the slightly bent section @ top. (15' mast)
> Winds here never really big as we have a mild-salt-air environment. 
> Largest wind ever recorded here @ a nearby airport (& my wx station) 
> was a short gust of 95mph/sustained ~65ish. Once in a half-century 
> storm. I'm not going to worry about wx here.
> Q: Should I try G1000 1st before going to the 2800? Will fitment be 
> critical between the two?
> Thank you, Dave K6JOX
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