[TowerTalk] Rotor and controller choice

[tommy at k6ye.com]

Jim,

Sorry about that. It is the very large (usually black) capacitor 
connected across the motor leads (C2). Ideally, this cap should have 
been located at the rotor rather than the controller.

I originally turned a KLM KT-34XA and at another installation, a 
Force-12 C4-XLD plus a 2L 40-meter yagi. After it failed, I had it 
rebuilt but went with the Yaesu unit. Hope this helps.

Semper Fi,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS and CW RULES




On 2018-08-13 18:42, Jim wrote:
> 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
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> 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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