Thanks, Kelvin, for sending me the review of the rotator.
I would not need a rotator as heavy as the one reviewed, but as you said, 
there several that work with the same box.
Thanks again for your help!
Best 73.
Lowell  W8QIY
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelvin Marsh" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 3:45 AM
Subject: Re: Antenna rotator needed


> Hi Lowell,
>
> As far as rotators go, there is an accessibility  review of the Yaesu 
> G1000
> at:
>
> http://active-elements.org/2013/01/18/yaesu-g-1000dxc/
>
> I am also just about to post a review of the PST 2051.  Both accessibility
> evaluations are primarily looking at how a blind op uses the control box,
> and there are a range of rotors that work with each box, from lightweight 
> to
> very heavy duty.
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lloyd Rasmussen
> Sent: 20 July 2013 00:45
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Antenna rotator needed
>
> Chimneys are not usually recommended as good mounting points for antennas 
> of
>
> that size.  I would ask several knowledgable people before proceeding in
> that direction, starting with the weight and wind load specs of the hex
> beam.
> 73 -- Lloyd, W3IUU
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Lowell Miller
> Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 9:29 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Antenna rotator needed
>
> Hi List,
> I am thinking about putting a Hex Beam and will need a light duty =
> antenna rotator that is blind friendly.
> Any suggestions?  Or is there one that can be made usable in some way?
> I'm planning to put all on a fireplace chimney.
> Any ideas would be appreciated!
> 73.
> Lowell  W8QIY
>
>
>
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