[TowerTalk] Rotor and controller choice

[Jim]

Which capacitor?  There are several.

73
Jim W7RY


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tommy at k6ye.com
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 11:56 AM
To: Gary at ka1j.com
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor and controller choice

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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