[ADXA] Hygain Versus Yaesu Rotors

[Andy Holmes]

I have one of the Yaesu G-2800 rotators on my tower at the suggestion of Gary, WBØRUR. 

The 2800 replaced a Hy-Gain T2X that failed after about 5 years. 

I bought my 2800 without a rotator controller so I could pair it with a Green Heron RT-21 controller that I really like. 

73,

Andy Holmes
K5PO
Bella Vista, AR
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On Dec 4, 2020, at 08:40, SANFORD HUTSON <k5yy1 at cox.net> wrote:


My PC is down and using sparingly my Windows 7 laptop. I have a Yaesu G-1000SDX  and NO problems in 20+ years. I would try one for sure and there is a limited warranty from the dealer usually. Don't buy from an individual unless you know them well. HI

San YY

> On December 4, 2020 at 8:28 AM w5zn at w5zn.org wrote: 
> 
> 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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