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The control boxes for the Yaesu rotors have a round glass front cover that
simply comes off when you turn it counter clockwise just a few degrees.
With the cover off, you can touch the needle and easily determine where the
antenna is pointing. Yaesu makes a number of different rotors, with various
amounts of torque and load capacity. I can't remember what the model
numbers are for their smaller units, but I have had very good luck with the
G1000 and G2800. I am using the G2800 right now to turn my big SteppIr DB36
that has a 36 foot long boom, and max element length of 49 feet. It weighs
about 200 pounds, but the full weight is supported by a pair of large thrust
bearings. The Green Heron rotor control box is also a good choice, and it
works with rotors of different manufacturers.
HTH
KD7GC
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Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ
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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Edward alonzo
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 7:45 PM
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Subject: tv roters for beam antennas
Good evening:
I just made a contact here in my state on one of my local repeaters, =
thats offered me a cushkraft 10- element beam antenna.
Model number
A14-10s I think it was and he said I would need a tv rotor because the =
one he had for it quit working.
do any of you guys have any experience with rotors. it seems like I've =
heard they have modified some rotors so that you would know which way =
your antenna is pointing.
Any Ideas?
Thankyou.
Edward Alonzo
CallSign KE5KRI
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