On 5/5/2012 10:35 AM, Chuck Sudds wrote:
> On 5/5/2012 8:16 AM, Bill Jackson wrote:
Chuck has made the same suggestion that I was going to make.
My choice would be either the PST61, (I have one of the old ones) or the
AlphaSpid although I believe there several other good rotators that use
double worm gear drives or planetary gears. I do not like any rotator
that used a wedge brake. The early PST-61s had a physical design
problem that allowed water to collect on the top seal which then caused
the shaft to rust which then wore out the seal which then let water in
which then caused the top bearing to go to pieces. At least the
bearings weren't expensive as the are the wheel bearings for compact
cars. I understand the new model has protection for that top seal.
I'd rather overspend some than under spend even a little.
With the AlphaSpid or the PSt61 you don't have to worry about operating
on windy days. If it get *that windy* you better have your insurance
paid up. <:-))
You do have to be concerned about fit with the PST61. It's large and
heavy. (which is good) but you may have a problem getting it to fit in
a 25G. I had to turn the motor 90 degrees so it's horizontal and sticks
out the side of the 45G. The motor sticks out to the left side of the
tower near the bottom of the photograph in
http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/Tower29.htm
73 and good luck,
Roger (K8RI)
>
> Bill
>
> Have you looked into the Alpha Spid rotors? I am in the process of
> upgrading my T2X that you know first hand at my station with the BIG RAK
> Alpha Spid. I have it here in my shack if you want to check it out
> "first hand!" Hope to have it on the tower in the next couple of
> weeks. I too am tired of trashing T2X rotors. Hopefully the last rotor
> I will ever have to buy.
>
> 73,
> Chuck KØTVD
> www.dxham.net
>
>
>
> > I am prepared to spend what is necessary to purchase a reliable
> rotor, but at the same time I don't want to overspend either.
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