Antenna Rotator

[Whisky65]

Here's a good one for you.



Has anyone built there own antenna rotator. I've been looking for some simple instructions/plans and have had no luck. I'm going to be putting up a 5 element yagi and I dont want to pay big $$$ for a commercial rotator.

If worst comes to worst I'll buy another couple lengths of water pipe put the yagi on the top of that and hand rotate it. Although I'm sure the wife will not be happy with yet another metal monster rising out of her back yard. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/devil.gif ALT=":evil">



73's from the land of OZ






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[Whisky65]

Here's a good one for you.



Has anyone built there own antenna rotator. I've been looking for some simple instructions/plans and have had no luck. I'm going to be putting up a 5 element yagi and I dont want to pay big $$$ for a commercial rotator.

If worst comes to worst I'll buy another couple lengths of water pipe put the yagi on the top of that and hand rotate it. Although I'm sure the wife will not be happy with yet another metal monster rising out of her back yard. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/devil.gif ALT=":evil">



73's from the land of OZ






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[bob85]

try using a windshield wiper motor they are pretty strong but you will need a reduction gear.

 

[123michigan]

i have talked to a guy that built one using a garage door opener. he was turnin a laser 500 with it so it might be the right way to go.