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Towers & Rotators

Towers & Rotators

Support Structures

This is a very in-depth subject that requires lots of attention when planning your site and its relation to property lines, easements, roadways and most importantly power distribution lines.  There is no way that we can make definitive recommendations for your specific location, nor do we understand all specific zoning restrictions or permit requirements for areas around the world.  What we do suggest is this… ensure that your support structure is up to the task of handling the antenna you choose.  While a push-up mast may be adequate for smaller and lighter weight VHF/UHF antennas, these are NOT appropriate for larger HF models.  You will need to refer to the manufacturer’s engineering specifications for your specific tower or structure to ensure that the weight, wind load, twisting moment and other factors can be supported with a reasonable margin of safety.  In other words, DO NOT expect to install a MkIV 5-Band atop a freestanding Rohn 25 of any height!  This would be completely unacceptable, and may result in significant property damage, or worse.  Plan accordingly, and as with all projects of this type, Safety First!

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Rotator Units

This is another subject that is open to individual interpretation and preference.  There are a wide variety of rotator options available, but you must consider your environment and some of the same characteristics you might examine when choosing your support structure.  Weight and wind load are two of the primary factors.  As an example, the Yaesu G-450 might be a good choice for our lightweight VHF/UHF or 6-meter monoband models, but I wouldn’t count on it for any of the larger HF mono-band models.  Going a bit further, the G-800 is a decent medium-duty rotator and may be well suited to the 2-element tri-band MkII, but it’s not up to the task for anything larger.  I personally use the Yaesu G-2800 under my MkIV 5-Band with satisfactory performance.  Don’t skimp or you might find your antenna freewheeling in the wind, waiting for you to make repairs or a costly replacement.