The HAM series all clunk when the brake is activated or released. The sound
is transmitted thru the tower. I can hear my Tailtwister 100' away and 100'
up.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Craft" <harolddcraft@bellsouth.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Cc: "Punderson, IV, James" <jpunderson@k12usa.com>
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Quiet antenna rotators?
> Punderson, IV, James wrote:
>> I have a neighbor "commenting" (for now) about the noise of the Ham-IV
>> rotator I am using. I have nothing to compare it to.
>>
>> So my question is are Ham-IV rotators considered "noisy" and if so are
>> there quieter units on the market?
>>
>> Jamie Punderson, W2QO>
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> Mine makes a noticable 'klunk' when the brake is disengaged for rotation
> and when rotation is completed. It can be heard within 50 to 60 feet of
> the tower. The rotor itself makes a 'quiet' whir sound. Neither can be
> heard inside the house.
>
> Dean -- W4IHK
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