[TowerTalk] Alpha Spid rotor experiences

[Tony Brock-Fisher]

I made this transition recently, after years of T2X headaches. I have 
two observations:

1. Some folks (not me) have had issues with the mounting bolts loosening 
up. I would recommend either using Loctite or adding locking nuts so 
this cannot happen.

2. With my rotor cable run, which was OK for the T2X, I find rotation a 
bit slow. First I used a 12V supply; then upgraded to 18V, the max you 
can use with the stock controller. It is still slow, and I am thinking 
of going with a 24V and relay scheme.

3. The Alfa Spid control box is pretty poor, and has communications 
issues with software control. While it is supposed to keep track of the 
position by counting pulses, and remember the position during power 
cycles, I have had cases where interrupting it in the middle of a 
transition causes it to lose track, which can result in winding up the 
coax loop. I would recommend going the route that most smart folks do, 
which is to delete the Alfa control box and buy a Green Heron.

Other than that I am very pleased with the RAK-1.

-Tony, K1KP