Thanks, I'll visit the local rat shack.

73, KB3GOS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: A question about rotors.


> Hi;
> Most 2 meter beams will manage quite nicely with a tv rotator.  They have
> various control boxes so you want one with some sort of tactile pointer.
> You might want to just stop at you local radio shack and go shopping.  A 
> tv
> style rotator should be fine.
> Richard
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 12:39 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
>