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Rotor questions
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Post 1 made on Tuesday September 20, 2005 at 11:00
barlow
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What is a descent rotor and price ?

Can I go with a RS rotor and buy the device that recognises what channel I select on my remote and rotates the antenna accordingly at a later date?

Or should I buy rotor and this "device" at the same time?

Also will this "Device" require my running 3 wire up to the rotor?

Has someone got a URL for some Rotors?

Also can I mount a rotor upside down? Don't laugh as I have clearance problems in the attic.

-Don B
Post 2 made on Tuesday September 20, 2005 at 21:30
mr2channel
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Channel Master manufactures a remote control unit, model 9521A. A separate indoor controller, model 9537 is also available and is compatible with the following rotator systems: 9500, 9510, 9510A, 9512, 9513, 9515, 9515A, and Radio Shack 15-1225. Model 9537 is the indoor controller and handheld remote control. This model may be added to an existing manual rotator system and instantly upgrades the system to the remote control version.

Antenna Rotator Controller with Infra-Red Remote Control

The Complete System
Model 9521A —Controller, Handheld, and Drive Unit

Handheld Unit and Controller Only
Model 9537 —Instantly upgrade a manual system to remote by simply replacing current manual controller with Model 9537. Model 9537 is a perfect upgrade for Models 9500, 9510(A), 9512, 9513, 0515(A), and Radio Shack 15-1225.

Control Unit Features
• Compatible with Most Universal Remote Controls (Including Satellite)
• 69 Channel Programmable Memory
• Non-Volatile Memory — Holds Locations during Power Failures
• Automatic Synchronization Ensures Pinpoint Accuracy
• Direct Access via TV Channel Number or Digital Compass Location
• Unobtrusive Control Blends with any Décor

Drive Unit Features
• One-Piece Cast Aluminum Housing
• Heavy Duty Rotator Motor
• Wind-Tested Brake Pads
• Durable Powder-Coat Paint Finish
• Precision-Cut Gear System
• Built-In Steel Thrust Bearings

SPECIFICATIONS
Rotation 1RPM
Gear Ratio 3200 to 1
Max. Masting 2"
Max. Vertical Load 250 lbs.
Max. Balanced Windload Area 3 sq. ft.
117V 60 Hz Rotator and Control Unit
(230V 50 Hz Units: 9521EU and 9537EU)
What part of "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." do you not understand?
Post 3 made on Wednesday September 21, 2005 at 00:03
Daniel Tonks
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Go with the Channel Master. I use it, it works fine (and frankly, is there another remote controlled rotor?). Would be nice if it had active feedback so you knew for SURE where the antenna was, but I don't think any current rotor offers that remote controlled or not.
Post 4 made on Wednesday September 21, 2005 at 01:05
Larry Fine
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As for upside-down mounting, I'd guess that the thrust bearing is for normal mounting only. I'd look to see if you can hang the antenna below the rotor with it right side up.

Often, the mounting method allows the rotating mast to pass through the unit, meaning that you can clamp the top of the mast, and mount the antenna below it.

I'd need to see one up close and personal. Anyone have the installation instructions handy?
OP | Post 5 made on Wednesday September 21, 2005 at 10:56
barlow
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Larry, There is a .pdf manual for rotor installation on the website that Mr 2channel gave me.

I am looking into it now.

It appears that without using Macros one will have to have two remotes, one that goes with the antenna and you enter say channel 11 into it and it rotates the antenna accordingly and another remote that controls your OTA ATSC receiver and you enter 11.1 into it and it switched the OTA receiver to channel 11.1.

At least that is what I think from reading the .pdf and probably Daniel T can correct me on this.

-Don B
Post 6 made on Thursday September 22, 2005 at 00:35
Daniel Tonks
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Hopefully you won't have to rotate much. My rotation is usually just to find the "sweet spot" where I can get everything from Buffalo and Toronto at once. But then again all of the stations I want are basically to the south of me, and I'm so close to the CN Tower with such high gain antennas that I don't need to aim *anywhere* to get those stations. :-)
OP | Post 7 made on Thursday September 22, 2005 at 16:54
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I could see me having to rotate it for at least 4 different directions for about 8 different networks.

-Don B


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