Which capacitor? There are several.
73
Jim W7RY
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From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
tommy@k6ye.com
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 11:56 AM
To: Gary@ka1j.com
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor and controller choice
Gary,
My choice would be the Yaesu G-2800DXA with a Green Heron RT-21 controller.
I originally had a Tailtwister but they are notorious for the capacitor in
the controller going bad. As a replacement, I opted for the Yaesu and have
never regretted the selection. I have relocated and in the process of
getting a tower up and that combination will be my prime choice. Good luck
in your endeavor.
Semper Fi,
Tommy - K6YE
DX IS and CW RULES
On 2018-08-12 23:13, Gary Smith wrote:
> I need to replace my old Tailtwister & control. It was stuck most of
> last winter and would not free up till I manually worked it back &
> forth and finally broke it free. It still has moments of hesitation in
> travel and though I can have it rebuilt, it's 40 years old and I need
> a more current controller anyway.
>
> I removed the almost 40 year old Hy-Gain & replaced it with a M2
> 6M7JHV with 2.5 Sq feet of loading. It is on a roof mounted tripod.
> Eventually I will have a tower and HF beam, I'm looking at beams with
> 13 sq ft of wind loading and will have the 6M above the HF antenna so
> 15.5 wind loading is down the road. With that, I should consider a
> rotor to handle 20 Sq ft just to be on the safe side. I've been
> looking at digital controllers that allow me to manually choose the
> degree or use the logging software to aim it.
>
> At this point the Green Heron combos look affordable but looking at
> the Eham reviews, the rotors aren't getting the best marks. I'd rather
> get the right rotor/controller now and be overkill for the 6M antenna
> but be ready for the HF beam a few years down the road.
>
> The Green Heron controllers seem to be a good choice but I have no
> experience with new rotors. I'd appreciate thoughts on a good combo
> for me to look at. A highly reliable rotor with quick rotational speed
> is important to me.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> 73,
>
> Gary
> KA1J
>
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