HI Steve,
Wow, I appreciate the information. I will have to check out those brands. Do they all have the nice turning knob?
I put a bid in on E-Bay on some thing called a " M/A COM Omni Roto". I don't know if it has a knob or not. Heres hoping. One never knows with out looking at the picture. I wish I had waited on bidding until after I read your E-Mail.
God bless,
Mark
-- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon Clear, 91.9°F Win
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: Blind friendly low cost rotors
Mark,
There are still a bunch of old Alliance and Channel Master rotors kicking
around where you just turn the large knob till the index line points to the
desired direction and the antenna turns there. I have one of the Alliance
units up in the attic turning a 2m/440 log periodic.
not sure what Radio Shack may have now or how usable it is.
outside I currently have a Channel Master 9521 A which is current production
and sells for around 70$. May also still be sold in True Value hardware
stores.
Comes with rotor, small control box, and remote control. Both the control
box and remote have cw and ccw buttons. I use the remote to punch in a 3
digit compass heading and the antenna goes there. You can also program in
2 digit numbers to go to pre determined headings. Uses cheap 3 wire
control cable. I've used it in the past to turn a 2 element mini quad
beam, and currently a rotatable trap dipole for 10-15-20 meters.
73, Steve KW3A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:24 AM
Subject: Blind friendly low cost rotors
> Hi
> Recently I installed my 10 element 2 meter beam. It occurred to me =
> that I should install a rotor but where can I find a Blind friendly low =
> cost rotor? My last rotor was a HAM CD 44. Not blind friendly or low =
> cost. Right now all I need is a simple TV rotor. Any ideas on where to =
> find one are appreciated.
> Thank you.
>
> God bless,
> Mark
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