I got a flat-sided plastic dustbin deep enough to shield both AZ and EL
rotors, when placed upside down over them. Two holes were cut and the
cross-boom fed through. It is not enough to keep the rotors completely
dry, but sufficient to keep 98% of the lashing, tropical deluge off.
Added bonus: by tucking the AG-25/35 preamps right up under the AZ
rotor, it offered them some protection as well.
73, de Gus 8P6SSM
On 01/12/2013 02:40 PM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
For those waiting for the on going rotor drama at the LRD compound. Tipped
tower over, removed all antennas, rotor etc. took in shop opened case, one big
ice cube inside. The gears can not move through ice! I will clean it up, dry it
out, does anyone have any experience with sealing this thing up, making gasket
etc ? It is the Yaesu G-5500 elevation rotor. It does rain here a bit (Seattle)
hihi
73 Bob W7LRD
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Barbados, the easternmost isle.
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