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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
>>
>>
>>
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