[Antennas] Rotor Specs

[n8de at thepoint.net]

> I have a rotor that is rated at nominal 160-190 inch pounds (min 125
> inch pounds) of torque.  I want to mount an antenna on it that is rated
> at 0.4 Sq Meters. with a weight of only 5.5 Kg
> The boom diameter is 10 meters.

WHOA!!!!!  That's a BIG boom!  Diameter of 33 FEET?  and how long is it?


> The boom is symetrical so there should be little torque if the
> wind is steady from one direction.  I dont know how to convert one spec
> to the other.  Can anyone tell me if the rotor will handle the antenna??
>
> I assume the .4 sq meters is what I need to determine the support
> strength, the wright is needed to determine the torque needed in the
> rotor, and the boom length also would relate to the torque of the rotor.
>
> Any help would be appreciated!!
>
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