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Old June 27th 05, 12:39 PM
Buck
 
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On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:01:20 -0400, Bob B. wrote:

Hello...

Will an antenna rotator like a Radio Shack or Channel Master work if
hung upside-down from a roof beam, or should I try to come up with a
way to secure it to the attic floor?

I know rotators are designed to handle a certain weight, but I can't
guess at what they'd do with a "negative" weight...

The antenna I'm looking to rotate is a Channel Master 8-bay bowtie.
(CM4228)

Thanks,
-Bob-
N1GYL



Chances are that the bearings are created for a right-side up force
and there will be insufficient bearings for upside down operation.

If your attic is like mine, you may consider getting a board to cross
a couple of rafters and mount the rotor on the floor from that.

Good luck.

73
N4PGW
Buck
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Buck
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