[TowerTalk] ProSistel ring rotators

[Richard Thorne]

Fred,

The solution to the direction indicator issue is to use a Rotor Genius
from 4O3A.  It uses an electronic compass mounted to the aluminum boom
of the yagi your turning.  All you need at that point is to turn the
motor on and off so you can turn it CW or CCW.  The Rotor Genius handles
this nicely.

I just installed a Rotor Genius to control an Orion and Prop Pitch.  I
was able to successfully turn both rotors this morning.

Next weekend I'll climb the towers and install the compass's.  A Rotor
Genius can handle two rotors.

There is a nice windows app that controls the rotors with a click of the
mouse.

I'm all glass panel these days, no need for a rotor control box or an
antenna switch box as I use a pair of 4O3A Antenna Genius switchs.

One of these days I'm going to install a currently horizontal HDX-589
crank-up.  I'd like to install a ring rotor on top of one of the lowers
sections for an additional antenna.  I'm paying attention to any posts
concerning ring rotors.

Rich - N5ZC




On 8/25/2024 1:11 PM, Fred KG9X wrote:
> Jon,
>
>      Really appreciate your comments on TT about the RR55.  I have a
> question about the capability of the RR55.  On the ProSistel page it
> lists the max weight at 45 kg and max wind area at 1.5 m2.  I have a
> C31XR JK version antenna on a Rohn 55G at 50'.  It's rated at  110# / 50
> kg and 18.6 f2 / 1.73 m2.  These numbers are just a bit outside of their
> ratings.  In your opinion, do you think their ratings might be a bit
> conservative and I would be OK with this combination?
>
>      The reason I'm asking is that I have been dealing with a TIC ring
> that can't seem to handle this antenna in the wind.  I have been in
> contact with Carl at TIC for nearly a year now asking for a solution.
> The motor he uses is too wimpy and the motor and direction indicator
> gears keep losing contact with the ring making it go out of calibration
> or give a "no motion" indication on the controller.  He says he has a
> solution for both issues but nothing has been sent my way.  It's always
> excuses that he needs a bit more time.  The RR55 looks like a good
> option.  How responsive is ProSistel to issues and delivery?
>
>      TNX es 73,
>
>          Fred    KG9X
>
>
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