Well, the trick with the T2X and LM-470 (Thank you, Skip, KJ6Y.) is to
install spacers or similar in order to adjust the height of the rotor
plate to center the rotor's widest dimension in the open space between
struts. I have used hose clamps on each of the vertical members with
their housings facing into the inside of the tower in order to support
the rotor plate. I believe others have simply welded the plate in the
desired position.
The G2800 location was quite critical, although I did get it to work. I
don't remember what the key was, but I know others have complained about
the same problem and the lack of a commercially available right-angle
connector.
73, Joe
K2XX
DAVE WRIGHT via TowerTalk <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
Friday, May 12, 2017 1:50 PM
Now you guys got me worried.
About to buy/install G-2800DXA Yaesu into LM-354E (not the "HD.") You
may recall my multiple T2X w/Pro-57b woes; I've decided 1st class this
time w/the G2800DXA. Seeing your msg now I'm worrying the G2800 may
not even fit in between the LM354's bars? Perhaps I should try the
G1000 1st??? I can drill the adapter plate, that's no biggie.
However I had a hell of a time getting the 1st Tailtwister T2X
installed between the tower horizontal supports at the top of tower.
Ended up "slightly" bending one of the very top cross "/\/\/\/" bars
so I could get the T2X in (It fit adapter-plate holes.) It moves
up/down anywhere in top section; typically placing it several cross
bars down f/top to avoid the slightly bent section @ top. (15' mast)
Winds here never really big as we have a mild-salt-air environment.
Largest wind ever recorded here @ a nearby airport (& my wx station)
was a short gust of 95mph/sustained ~65ish. Once in a half-century
storm. I'm not going to worry about wx here.
Q: Should I try G1000 1st before going to the 2800? Will fitment be
critical between the two?
Thank you, Dave K6JOX
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