[OKDXA] HD-73 vs Ham-M rotors

[John G.]

Hi Bob,

Thanks, that is kind of what I was thinking myself.
Nice 6m opening yesterday evening!

73 John AF5CC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Redmon" <k5sm.bob at gmail.com>
To: "Oklahoma - DX news and information" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: [OKDXA] HD-73 vs Ham-M rotors


> John,
>
> I have used both. Currently have a Ham II and a Ham III in use. The 
> CDE/Hygain Ham M (II, III, etc.) is a much more rugged rotator than the 
> HD-73; however, the HD-73 is fine for the little MA5B. If it were me, I 
> would opt for the Ham M in case I decided to put up more antenna in the 
> future. Also, parts are still readily available from MFJ/HyGain for the 
> Ham M.
>
> Bob
>
>
> On 1/27/2013 7:25 PM, John G. wrote:
>> I am needing a rotor for the Cushcraft MA5B I will be putting up soon, 
>> and have found pretty good deals on both an Alliance HD-73 and a CDE 
>> Ham-M.  Never used either one before, although I did have a Ham III a 
>> decade ago and wish I had kept it.  How do these 2 compare?  Which is 
>> better?  Anyone have a rotor they are looking to sell that would handle a 
>> MA5B?
>>
>> 73 John AF5CC
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