[TowerTalk] Big Rak and HDX-555

[Kent Olsen]

Thats the one that I used. Not sure why I thought it was KF7P??

Thanks
73
Kent
N6WT


On Sun, Aug 26, 2018 at 3:45 PM Richard Thorne <rthorne at rthorne.net> wrote:

> 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
> >
> > http://www.k7nv.com/proppitch/id35.htm
> >
> >
> > BobK6UJ
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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
> >
> > ThaI did both!
> >
> > The Green Heron works great!
> >
> > 73
> > Kent
> > N6WT
> >
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> >
> > On Sun, Aug 26, 2018 at 1:03 PM <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
> >
> >>  From what I have read on towertalk, it is a good rotator if you throw
> away
> >> the mast clamp and controller.
> >>
> >> John KK9A
> >>
> >>
> >> From:  Kent Olsen <kilo6dko at gmail.com>
> >> Date:  Sun, 26 Aug 2018 08:14:01 -0700
> >>
> >> Phil
> >>
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> 73
> >> Kent
> >> N6WT
> >>
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