Thanks, That's cheaper than I thought.
I'll look for that particular model online and take a look at my local rat 
shack to see what they have.
Thanks again for everyone's help.

73, KB3GOS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 7:00 PM
Subject: Re: A question about rotors.


> Hi Rick,
>
> I'd agree that a tactile control is probably the way to go and a TV rotor 
> is
> all you  need for this beam.  If you go to RS you should at least be able 
> to
> get your hands on it and see if it suits your needs.  Both Alliance and
> Channel Master made  rotors with a   knob  that has a mark  on it.  You 
> turn
> the knob till the mark points to  the heading you want  and the antenna
> follows.    There are still a lot of them floating around at hamfests  and
> perhaps online  Maybe Norm's Rotor Service or The Rotor Doctor can help..
>
> For computer control you will need a true ham type rotor and the  added
> stuff in the control box. Even in a used condition you are looking at a 
> few
> hundred bucks for rotor and computer controllable box.
>
> This may not suit your needs, but I'm using  a CM 9521A TV rotor from
> channel Master.  It's in current production and sells for about $80 (maybe
> less if you are a good shopper). Includes rotor, control unit, and remote
> control.   The small control box has a 3 digit red led display and cw / 
> ccw
> buttons.  With some usable vision you  just hold in one of the buttons 
> till
> the heading you want appears in the window.   I can't see mine, so I  just
> use the included remote control.  Enter  a 3 digit number between 000 and
> 360 and the antenna goes to that heading. You can also program  up to 69
> memories.   Program  the heading for a particular repeater or friend in 
> and
> recall that heading any time. The control box clicks when rotation starts
> and again when it stops, so you have some Idea of what's going on.  Using
> mine to turn a rotatable dipole for 10/15/20 meters.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:39 PM
> Subject: A question about rotors.
>
>
>> Hi list.
>> I Have a 2 meter beam that was given to me I plan to put up.
>> I haven't seen it yet, but I believe it's a cushcraft or how ever you =
>> spell it.
>> I don't know the model or how many elements it has.
>> What I'd like to find out is what is a good rotor for it with out to =
>> much over kill on price or wind load.
>> Also is there a way to control the antenna with a computer.
>> if so how do I do it and if not what is a good control box not to =
>> expensive.
>> Thanks in advance and 73.
>>
>> KB3GOS
>>
>>
>>
>