[TowerTalk] Broken Alpha Spid

[Wayne Kline]

Mike,

The Yaesu family of rotators also the kenpro and Create   have ta similar  cast mast  mounting clamps. There failure is improper instaltion   either over tourquing  or misalingement between the mast brackets and the center of the   drive motor.

Wayne W3EA
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From: W3YY<mailto:w3yy at cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:08 PM
To: 'towertalk'<mailto:towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Broken Alpha Spid

I've used the Yaesu G-1000DXA and G-2800DXA on 100ft and 120ft towers for 20 years and have never had their mounting brackets fail.  I also now use the Green Heron controllers.  I would suspect that the failure reports you heard were because the rotators were installed improperly.

73, Bob - W3YY

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:29 AM
To: towertalk
Subject: [TowerTalk] Broken Alpha Spid

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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