NTE U-105 rotor

[camaro1]

got the gizmotchy on the tower but:


I cheaped out on the rotor, NTE U-015 , it turns the beam just fine but the control box doesn't track it very well at all?? the dot on the rotor box turns just a little faster than the antenna is turning. I did the resynch several times but it doesn't change

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

With a rotational torque of only 8 ft.lbs. you probably won't have to wait long before the tracking difference becomes the least of your worries with that rotator.

 

[camaro1]

same rotor my buddy has on his 3 element gizmotchy for 3 years now and he is always turning it,, my 4 element giz is 16# plus the mast

I know its cheap but it works for him,, ill probly just have to get a better one

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

The one with the electronic control box and remote(NTE U-106)is the one I was thinking about getting. My Channel Master control box has a remote but trying to turn two deep fringe tv antennas and 17' of 1 1/4" galvanized pipe gets me only two years with the cheapo CM 9521A rotor.
http://www.nteinc.com/ecgproducts/pdf/antenna_rotator.pdf

This would be a step up
http://www.hy-gain.com/Product.php?productid=HAM-IV

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

same rotor my buddy has on his 3 element gizmotchy for 3 years now and he is always turning it,, my 4 element giz is 16# plus the mast

I know its cheap but it works for him,, ill probly just have to get a better one

Yeah but you have the four element correct? If that rotator is mounted right at the boom then it will last longer.Any mast length between it and the antenna boom will exert a lot of bending forces on it especially if there is any ice involved. My concern is the sideways forces exerted on the rotator case as it is an off set design rotator and not an inline bell type. The wind can/will play havoc with it. IIRC that type has hardened nylon gears (plastic) and not steel so it could very well strip the teeth in a high wind. Rotators are not cheap but it pays to get something rated for more then you need versus less.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

The one with the electronic control box and remote(NTE U-106)is the one I was thinking about getting. My Channel Master control box has a remote but trying to turn two deep fringe tv antennas and 17' of 1 1/4" galvanized pipe gets me only two years with the cheapo CM 9521A rotor.
http://www.nteinc.com/ecgproducts/pdf/antenna_rotator.pdf

This would be a step up
Hy-Gain

Even the Ham IV is a lot of overkill for the four element Giz. The CD-45 II would be a great choice and should last a lifetime trouble free.

Hy-Gain

I used a CD-45 for years and years with a three element tribander and a six element 6m yagi until the ring gear broke on winter. The elements got caught in the tree branches and the cold wx just killed it one day.

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

Thanks. I was hoping for something a little less strain on the wallet.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Thanks. I was hoping for something a little less strain on the wallet.

I hear that! This is the one I now have to meet the demands of what it will be turning.

Yaesu G-2800DXA Specifications

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

MANTENIMIENTO ROTOR YAESU G-2800 DXA - YouTube
http://youtu.be/JSMP1WKlSdU

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

MANTENIMIENTO ROTOR YAESU G-2800 DXA - YouTube
4A0IARU - XE1R operando SSB y RTTY durante el 86 ANIVERSARIO DE IARU - YouTube

Ummmm.......I realize you have a YouTube link fetish but your point is.....? :blink:

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

I wanted to see the other video that's associated with the first one. I thought it was neat and just sharing.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

You could have just watched them if you wanted to see them. :tongue:

 

[wavrider]

You could have just watched them if you wanted to see them. :tongue:

Play nice CK

 

[camaro1]

so anyways,, we were working fast this morning before the rain and t-storms came,, so im going to get back up there and lube the mast to bushing and make sure every thing is centered up,, its my first rotor install so things may have shifted a bit.


and ill start looking for a better rotor

 

[Mudfoot]

You like it so far?