Avanti "Moonraker IV" Antenna
"Rob Mills" wrote in message
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"Jimmie D" wrote in message news:zVjwh.13431$
I think most of the rotors you saw back then were CD. They were really
great for TV antennas OK for PDL-2.
I couldn't imagine anyone using a TV rotor on a moonraker. They used to
use
the AR22 and TR44's (mostly 44's) on the smaller beams but the Ham M is
not
a TV rotor, I used one to turn stacked 4 element Hornets, each had a 24 ft
boom.
The rotor was mounted at eyeball level down at bottom of tower and the
antenna's
were supported on thrust bearings. Had it up 5 or 6 years until 80+ mph
wind
turned the hornets into pretzels. The tower and the rotor survived. RM~
The antenna was operational when I took it down. I can't believe
anything could "go bad" with it by sitting in the bsmt unless dust is a
defect to you. There is one loose rivet connection that can be repaired
with a screw & nut (was loose when I took it down). Not dented, was level
before I took it down. There is not a name on the rotor, but the control
box is CDE, so I must assume it's a CDE. If you provide a serious offer, I
will provide a picture. The post connections are in the center of the unit
top & bottom, it doesn't hang on the side of the post, it sits on top, and
the antenna post sits on top of the rotor; it's bell-shaped & has ball
bearings. Also have 2 - 100 ft. RG 8/U coax, & 100 ft. control cable.
I also found 2 Astatic D-104 mikes if anybody has a serious interest.
Hausdr
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