[UK-CONTEST] What rotator

[Steve GW4BLE]

Create RC5B-3 here, fits in the headunit on HD versatower and been turning TH7/40-2CD for 18 years with no problems.


Steve
GW4BLE


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On 19 Apr 2011, at 06:44, Alan Jubb - 5B4AHJ <g3pmr at shacklog.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi Jim
> I have a PST-61 here (for about 3 years), turning an Optibeam 11-5.
> I have had no problems with it, it does everything I expect, and I would
> thoroughly recommend it.
> 73
> Alan 5B4AHJ
> 
> On 18 April 2011 23:52, Jim Fisher <gm0nai at btinternet.com> wrote:
> 
>> I am trying to decide on a new rotator to replace my old Tailtwister T2X.
>> 
>> The T2X has too much slop / backlash.
>> 
>> I have a new Optibeam on the tower and with the T2X is twists about too
>> much
>> for my liking.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> So far I have narrowed it down to 3 options
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cheapest is the Yaesu 2800
>> 
>> Next would be the Prosistel PST 61
>> 
>> The most expensive would be the M2 Orion 2800 (no drilling of the head unit
>> required as the same bolt pattern as the T2X)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Be interested to hear some opinions on any of the above.
>> 
>> They would be fitted on a Versatower H3R headunit.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> GM0NAI / GM7R
>> 
>> 
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>> 
>> 
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> -- 
> 73
> Alan 5B4AHJ-5B50J-P3J
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