[TowerTalk] Broken Alpha Spid

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Thanks for all the comments so far.  The rotor is turning the antennas 
today.  No wind.  So it could be that the mast is slipping.  If the worm 
gear was broke I don't think it would turn.  I won't know more until I 
can get someone up the tower.

The model is probably their smallest.  I don't think they had the RaK 
when bought these.

W0MU

On 2/26/2020 11:22 AM, Richard Thorne wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Another rotor to consider is DX Engineering's TR-4500HD.  It looks 
> similar to an M2 Orion.  One of the neat features is the ability to 
> easily change out the pulse counter switch without having to remove 
> the rotor from service.  The only issue is it's still not available 
> and has no field use that I'm aware of.  Maybe W5OV or K3LR can chime 
> in here.
>
> While I've never had to change out the pulse counter on my Orion, I 
> did have to replace the counter in my prop pitch due to a lighting 
> strike.  Luckily the prop pitch is at ground level as it turns a 
> rotating tower.  I'm not sure why the Orion was not damaged during the 
> same lightning event as I think that particular tower is the one that 
> took the hit.
>
> I use an M2 Orion with an upgraded mast clamp from Champion Radio.  It 
> turns a F12 C31xr and a F12 Delta 230/240.  We get high winds here on 
> a regular basis and so far, knock on wood, I have had no issues.
>
> I did have an issue with the original M2 mast clamp as it would allow 
> the mast to slip so I replace it with the Champion mast clamp.  I was 
> hesitant though as I always thought the slipping mast was a good 
> 'fuse' to protect the rotor.  It got to the point it was slipping on a 
> regular basis so I took the plunge and replaced it.  So far so good.
>
> Rich - N5ZC
>
> On 2/26/2020 9:29 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>> It appears that my Alpha Spid cut loose in some heave wind recently. 
>> I am looking to upgrade to something else.  I am turning a 4 ele 
>> SteppIR with the 30/40 loop and a 2 ele Cushcraft 40.
>>
>> The Yaesu 2800 and Orion 2800 have been suggested.  I heard that you 
>> have to be careful with the Yaesu and the mounting bracket as you can 
>> break it.  I have a Green Heron Controller.
>>
>> It has also been suggested to get the NV or LXC mounting brackets for 
>> the Orion.
>>
>> Any other thoughts?
>>
>> W0MU
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