[AK-VHF] NET: SAT - Feb. 8 - 144.200 USB

[Edward R Cole]

Net will begin at 9:30 am on 144.200 USB.  I will also monitor 223.50 FM

Yesterday the Ham-IV rotator was removed and today a temp bracket 
secures the array pointed toward Anchorage.  Raised array so crossbom 
in below tower top so array can be lowered to install new Alphid-SPID 
RAK worm-gear rotator.
http://www.kl7uw.com/RAK.jpg

It was ordered from InnovAntennas (UK) last Monday and to be 
delivered next Monday by Fedex.  Hopefully, wx permitting, I will 
have it installed next week to restore full antenna movement.

Ham-IV rotator top shell came apart from lower shell releasing all 
ball bearings.  Four bolts that hold the two housings together are 
missing.  I wonder if they were ever installed?  Beyond warrantee so 
I am out $550 for the new rotator bought in Nov. 2018 and installed 
in a year ago this month.  MFJ now owns Hygain Products who fabricate 
the HAM rotator line.  Caveat Emptor!



73, Ed - KL7UW
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