[TowerTalk] Rotor and controller choice

[tommy at k6ye.com]

Gary,

My choice would be the Yaesu G-2800DXA with a Green Heron RT-21 
controller. I originally had a Tailtwister but they are notorious for 
the capacitor in the controller going bad. As a replacement, I opted for 
the Yaesu and have never regretted the selection. I have relocated and 
in the process of getting a tower up and that combination will be my 
prime choice. Good luck in your endeavor.

Semper Fi,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS and CW RULES



On 2018-08-12 23:13, Gary Smith wrote:
> I need to replace my old Tailtwister &
> control. It was stuck most of last winter
> and would not free up till I manually
> worked it back & forth and finally broke
> it free. It still has moments of
> hesitation in travel and though I can have
> it rebuilt, it's 40 years old and I need a
> more current controller anyway.
> 
> I removed the almost 40 year old Hy-Gain &
> replaced it with a M2 6M7JHV with 2.5 Sq
> feet of loading. It is on a roof mounted
> tripod. Eventually I will have a tower and
> HF beam, I'm looking at beams with 13 sq
> ft of wind loading and will have the 6M
> above the HF antenna so 15.5 wind loading
> is down the road. With that, I should
> consider a rotor to handle 20 Sq ft just
> to be on the safe side. I've been looking
> at digital controllers that allow me to
> manually choose the degree or use the
> logging software to aim it.
> 
> At this point the Green Heron combos look
> affordable but looking at the Eham
> reviews, the rotors aren't getting the
> best marks. I'd rather get the right
> rotor/controller now and be overkill for
> the 6M antenna but be ready for the HF
> beam a few years down the road.
> 
> The Green Heron controllers seem to be a
> good choice but I have no experience with
> new rotors. I'd appreciate thoughts on a
> good combo for me to look at. A highly
> reliable rotor with quick rotational speed
> is important to me.
> 
> Suggestions?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Gary
> KA1J
> 
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