[TowerTalk] Lift Mast to Replace Rotator

[W3YY]

Dave -

My experience doesn't indicate that.  My rotors, Yaesu G-1000DXA and Yaesu G-2800DXA, with no weight on them, have lasted for decades.  Maybe other rotators are different.

73, Bob - W3YY


-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of David Gilbert
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2019 11:39 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Lift Mast to Replace Rotator


Another guy just said the same thing you did, and I'm not sure that is 
universally a good idea.  I expect Steve to eventually weigh in here 
with more authority on the subject, but from what I understand some 
rotators WANT to have some vertical weight on them to keep the bearings 
properly aligned.  Free floating bearings aren't always a good idea.

Dave   AB7E



On 12/26/2019 5:46 PM, W3YY wrote:
> John -
>
> Next time install two bearings that provide both lateral and thrust support.
> And then install the mast so there is no weight on the rotor.  Then you can
> easily remove and replace the rotor.
>
> 73, Bob - W3YY
>

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