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[TowerTalk] Re: Big Boy rotors

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Re: Big Boy rotors
From: k2qbv@cyburban.com (Joel)
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 21:22:09 -0400


Joel wrote:

> Actually Henry,  Prosistel's BIG BOY is not new to the market but has NOT  
> sold
> in the states too long. Europe has been its biggest area for the last five 
> years.
> I have been told that there are 40 or so units out in the U.S. prior to our
> company picking up exclusive rights two months ago.  Since  June, we have 
> sold a
> sizeable amount of rotators with even  a back log waiting for the newer and
> miltary version out in three weeks.  A lot of input went into the new version
> from some of the top DXers and big boom people around the country.  As 
> production
> catches up, you'll see some big ads and hear a lot more about the newly 
> designed
> BIG BOY rotator. We have actually asked people   who recently   received their
> unit to give feedback to us perhaps in the form of a letter or maybe on 
> towertalk
> if they subscribe.
>
> In any event, hope this helps you a little as a good rotator is getting hard 
> to
> find.
>
> Joel, K2QBV
> FIRST CALL COMMUNICATIONS.INC
> www.firstcallcom.net
> henry wrote:
>
> > I'm stuck trying to figure out what to do. I have a create RC5-3 turning a
> > long boom 4l long boom 20m and a 2 l shorty 40.
> > I know it's too small, but I thought it was a RC5A-3 when it was given to 
> > me.
> >
> > It's gone wonky and needs to be fixed. It's been ok so far, but I'm going
> > to kill it with this load. I'd like to move this rotor to another tower
> > with smaller load.
> >
> > Replacement options are a real RC5A-3, a Big Boy from First Call or a 2800
> > from Yaesu. The first 2 are about the same in price, but the BB is new to
> > the market. Any thoughts about this model? It sure looks good on paper.
> >
> > Thanks........
> >
> > end
> >
> > Henry
> > KB7RTA
> > henry@pacinfo.com
> >
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