Avanti "Moonraker IV" Antenna
 

From: (Jimmie*D)
Moonrakers can be turned into a nice

antenna. The way they come the boom is too

short for a 4 element amtenna. Most of those

rotators I ve seen were DOA, gears stripped,

lightning damage.

Mopar wrote:
Your point has -nothing- to do with his ad, Jimmie.
You bid $50 for open, or is that too rich for your blood?
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Of course it has everything to do with the

original post. He wanted to know what it was

worth and I said $50 and why.
*

Your estimate was made on an assumption that the majority of the beam is
in poor condition, therefore.



*He asked two questions. What its worth and if
anyone is interested. Im obviously not

interested. Sorry if you dont like my evaluation
of what he is selling but it goes along with my

experience with this type of equipment.
*


Your experience leaves much to be desired since by your own words,
you're used to dealing with beams that are practically worthless junk.
That beam is a classic and most excellent performer. A little TLC, elbow
grease and maybe some some new hardware brackets can do wonders. Bent
parts can be rehabbed or replaced just like rotors. Even if one needs
put some cash into it, one can save over purchasing it new.


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"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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"hausdr" wrote in message
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There is not a name on the rotor, but the control box is CDE

The one I have doesn't have any markings on the rotor it's self but does on
the control box. The Ham M came with several different control boxes and as
I understand will operate with much later model boxes.
I did go out and take some measurements and the screws that hold the bell
sections together are 5 1/2 inches from center to center. The bell at it's
widest point is aprox 8 inches.

The one I have now (it still has the original paint on it) belonged to a
deceased relative and I have offered it for sale locally (NE Okla) for $150.
I have had offers to ship it but don't want to have to pack it for shipping
so will advertise it again locally when the weather warms up.

Hard (inpossible) to appraise anything with out seeing it and I've been out
of the CBing to long to really know but would think your items have
significant value if in good shape, check ebay then subtract a bunch. :)

RM~

Avanti "Moonraker IV" Antenna
 

"Rob Mills" wrote in message
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"hausdr" wrote in message
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There is not a name on the rotor, but the control box is CDE

The one I have doesn't have any markings on the rotor it's self but does
on
the control box. The Ham M came with several different control boxes and
as
I understand will operate with much later model boxes.
I did go out and take some measurements and the screws that hold the bell
sections together are 5 1/2 inches from center to center. The bell at it's
widest point is aprox 8 inches.

The one I have now (it still has the original paint on it) belonged to a
deceased relative and I have offered it for sale locally (NE Okla) for
$150.
I have had offers to ship it but don't want to have to pack it for
shipping
so will advertise it again locally when the weather warms up.

Hard (inpossible) to appraise anything with out seeing it and I've been
out
of the CBing to long to really know but would think your items have
significant value if in good shape, check ebay then subtract a bunch. :)

RM~


Thanks for the honest response Rob.

Hausdr

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~




Yep I cant imagine either but they sure did, lots of them. I just drove buy
one thats been up in the air at least 20 years. No telling when it was used
last. Probably been up since the 70s

Avanti "Moonraker IV" Antenna
 

Probably been up since the 70s

Once they get through putting them up they don't want to take them down.
I've seen adds for towers, "free for taking down". RM~

Avanti "Moonraker IV" Antenna
 

"Rob Mills" wrote in message
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Probably been up since the 70s

Once they get through putting them up they don't want to take them down.
I've seen adds for towers, "free for taking down". RM~




Yeah, a lot of times you see them at hamfest. Someone took one down and
painted it with Aluminum paint trying to pass it off as a decent tower.

Avanti "Moonraker IV" Antenna
 

"hausdr" wrote:
I have the antenna,

Hey btw, a 'new' one sold for almost $400 on ebay in the last month.

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