[TowerTalk] Big Rak and HDX-555

[Richard Thorne]

Another option for a replacement clamp for the OR2800 is the Champion 
Radio clamp.

https://www.championradio.com/Orion-2800-Replacement-Mast-Clamp.44

I opted for this model as it was easier to replace the factory clamp 
since the rotor was already on the tower.  It was a simple matter of 
removing the old clamp and slipping on the new clamp.  The K7NV would 
have take a bit more work to install in my situation since it slips on 
to the mast.

K7NV's works quite well as I have one on my prop pitch.

Rich - N5ZC



On 8/26/2018 4:13 PM, Bob K6UJ wrote:
> I agree with you guys.  You can buy the OR2800 without the controller.  The Green Heron controller is a much better way to go.  Also get the K7NV mast clamp designed for the OR2800.  The mast clamp that comes with the OR2800 slips even when the clamp bolts are carefully torqued down.  Ask me how I know this  hihi.
> Here's info on the Green Heron controller and the K7NV mast clamp:
> https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ghe-rt-21-m2
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> http://www.k7nv.com/proppitch/id35.htm
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>        From: Kent Olsen <kilo6dko at gmail.com>
>   To: towertalk at contesting.com
>   Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 1:09 PM
>   Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Big Rak and HDX-555
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> ThaI did both!
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> The Green Heron works great!
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> On Sun, Aug 26, 2018 at 1:03 PM <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
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>>  From what I have read on towertalk, it is a good rotator if you throw away
>> the mast clamp and controller.
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>> John KK9A
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>> From:  Kent Olsen <kilo6dko at gmail.com>
>> Date:  Sun, 26 Aug 2018 08:14:01 -0700
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>> Phil
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>> I went with the M2 Orion 2800 rotor. It fits in the tower completely. It
>> has been up for 3 years with a SteppIR DB36 with a NN4ZZ tilt plate. This
>> is a very heavy combo, I have not had a bit of trouble.
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>> Thanks
>> 73
>> Kent
>> N6WT
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