[TowerTalk] Chromoly Mast slipping in a T2X rotor

[Bob Shohet, KQ2M]

Rich,

What is the length of the mast?

How far above the thrust bearing is/are the antenna(s)?

What is the typical wind speed before the T2X experiences slippage?   50 mph?  70 mph?  90 mph?

73

Bob  KQ2M


From: Richard Smith 
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2018 6:10 PM
To: TowerTalk at contesting.com 
Subject: [TowerTalk] Chromoly Mast slipping in a T2X rotor

A buddy of mine is using a T2X rotor with a 1 7/8" OD chromoly mast. He has about 13.5 sq ft of antenna surface area attached to the mast, which is well below the rating of 20 sq ft. The T2X is 10' below a thrust bearing.
The mast has been slipping from time to time (windy conditions), and he was wondering if something can be done to stop the slippage. I have been using the K7NV clamp on my Orion 2800's that are clamped to 2" chromoly masts, but I don't see anything on Kurt's website for a T2X.
Has anyone here on the Reflector had a similar experience and come up with a good solution?
Thanks, 73, Rich, N6KT