[ADXA] Hygain Versus Yaesu Rotors

[w5zn at w5zn.org]

John, 

A few years ago I replaced all of my Hygain rotors with Yaesu rotors on
my smaller antennas (I use the big Orion 2800 on my larger arrays). I
use the G-2800, the next step up from the 1000. The Yaesu rotors are
geared much better than the Hygain and as such do not require a
mechanical break, an elimination that I really like. I do not like the
Yaesu controller. I use the Green Heron controllers on all of my rotors.
They have some very nice features. If you're interested purchasing a
Yaesu rotor and would like to use a Green Heron controller with it,
Green Heron sells the Yaesu rotors with their controllers. You can check
it out at: 

https://www.greenheronengineering.com/product-category/rotator-packages/


I have had no issues whatsoever with my Yaesu rotors so they hold up
nicely. One advantage with the Hygain rotors is if you have an issue
with one they can be rebuilt rather easily and parts are available. I'm
not sure about the Yaesu rotors. Fortunately I haven't had a failure yet
in order to have to find out. 

73 Joel W5ZN 

On 2020-12-02 15:09, John McKinnie wrote:

> Anyone have any experience with Yaesu G-1000DXA rotor and controller? 
> 
> I ordered a Hygain T2X w/DCU-3 from Ham Radio Outlet 2 plus weeks ago.  They are out of stock and a call today to Hygain indicates another 3-4 week wait.  Yaesu rotor shows in stock. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> John
> 
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