[OKDXA] HD-73 vs Ham-M rotors

[Robert Redmon]

John,

Yes, I saw you were spotted or maybe that someone had spotted you. The 
opening must have been short, though, because when I switched on the rig 
(15 minutes after the last post on the cluster), the band was dead.

Actually, almost any rotor will turn that MA5B. I have an old AR44 that 
turns a small a small HyGain tri bander without issue. It doesn't have a 
brake, though, so it does tend to weathervane in heavy wind.

Bob
On 1/28/2013 8:02 AM, John G. wrote:
> 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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>> Robert Redmon K5SM
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