In a message dated 99-09-06 17:49:54 EDT, clewis@ro.com writes:
> But, Steve, Yaesu's instructions are very explicit in telling us to pin with
> the bolt provided! When I, as a believer in non-pinning, called Yaesu's
tech
> support, I was told I must pin. Actually, considering that the 800SD(X) has
> no brake, this might be the proper thing to do. We can either crank the
hell
> out of the clamps with no pin, and risk cracking them, or snug-em up gently
> per Yaesu's directions and pin. Wind blown rotation in the case of these
> rotators will just change its azimuth since there's no brake ("braking
> torque" is a result of gear-reduction and friction). With no brake, there
> should be less risk of gear failure. So...I pinned. When the wind blows it
> around, I just turn it back where it belongs. Just trying to follow the
> 'Prime Directive' ;>).
Okay, okay - I'll concede the point.
The original poster asked about *his* situation. I stand by my advice to
'not pin' since he's dealing with 4130 which will be a bear to drill. It's
more of a practical consideration to me. I guess with the Yaesu
'prone-to-break' clamps, they're just ensuring that the mast won't slip
inside the clamps.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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