In a message dated 98-07-24 20:56:59 EDT, Swilsonac6@aol.com writes:
> Plan to turn a 3 element quad (18 ft boom) and some 2M beams
> Considering the Yaesu G-1000SDX and the Hy-gain T2X
> Does anyone have any experience or knowledge that would help me choose
> between
> these two products?
In the old days, rotators were rated by square feet of antenna.
Nowadays several manufacturers use Effective Moment which is the product of
antenna turning radius and weight - a much more useful figure.
The G1000 is rated at 2020 ft-lbs of EM and the T2X is rated at 3400 ft-
lbs.
I wrote a 3-part series on rotators in my CQ Contest magazine "Up The
Tower" column. For a reprint, send a buck to Tower Tech, Box 572, Woodinville,
WA, 98072.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Champion Radio Products
http://www.championradio.com
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