Why not just install the 2nd motor ??
In the 2 x motor configuration, one is the master (with pot)... and the 2nd
motor is the slave (no pot). Then u would at least have double the holding
power..and also double the rotating torque. Then the chances of slipping a
tooth would / should be reduced to nil. Both motors would have to
slip..which is not very likely.
If you went the 4O3A route, only slave(s) would be required..or if
master(s) used, the pot(s) would not be hooked up. .
Apparently, years ago, some fellow in upstate NY managed to stuff a 3rd
motor in the 3rd corner, and put a massive 800 lb log periodic on it.
Can't remember if he had a 1032 or a 1048.
IF there is an equal amount of boom on either side of the TIc-Ring trough,
on paper, there should be no torque / minimal torque on the yagi. On
paper, it should be torque balanced. If one end is heavier than the other
(typ the REF end), then a counter weight can be used at the lighter end
(last dir), and usually inserted inside the boom.
Plan B. Install yagi at CG. Then install a small vert oriented plate, just
before the REF. I have used both schemes, and both work well. The plate
scheme was used across town on a fellow's 5 el 20m yagi. Without the
plate, it trashed several tail twister rotor's.
I can't begin to fathom 147 mph gusts ! Do roof shingles come flying off ?
Does the living room window implode ? 147 mph is quadruple the pressure
of a 73.5 mph gust....(and still just over double the pressure of a 100 mph
gust) .
Jim VE7RF
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