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[Gene Brewer (KI6LO)]

Ben Ramler wrote:

>Hey Jerry,
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> would it be possible for a TV rotator to turn a 5
>element beam? And could it also turn say 11 element 2
>meter beam on top of it?
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Yes and No.

Yes a TV rotor like a Channel Master 9521 or an Alliance U100/110 models
can easily handle a 5 element 6M beam on a 12 ft boom. The trick is you
must keep the boom close to the top of the rotor, say within 2 foot. I
have a 9521 turning a Cushcraft A50-5S 5el 6M yagi without any problems
even in the high winds of the Mojave Desert.

No on stacking with a standard TV rotor. One exception might be if you
mount the rotor within a tower and use a thrust bearing, then you might
get by with a short seperation distance but if I we're going that far,
get a Alliance HD-73 and stack away.

If you would like to see my 9521 rotor and A505S, take a look at my
website @ www.radioroom.org

Gene KI6LO
Ridgecrest, CA