DX Engineering Introduces New Heavy-Duty Antenna Mast Rotator at Dayton Hamvention 2019

XENIA, OHIO—DX Engineering unveiled its new RT4500HD Heavy-Duty Antenna Mast Rotator at Dayton Hamvention on May 17.

“We’re very excited about this product—the first antenna mast rotator DX Engineering has ever manufactured,” said Tim Duffy, K3LR, DX Engineering Chief Operating Officer. “Our team of engineers looked at every possible way to build a rotator that was more durable and precise, easier to maintain, incredibly reliable and visually appealing. We’re confident Amateur Radio operators are going to be thrilled with the results on all levels.”

More than a year in development, the rotator has been designed to address common problems Ham Radio operators have encountered with rotators over the years, Duffy explained. Benefits of the RT4500HD include: 

·      Greater Wind Load Capacity—More than 35 square feet

·      Improved Vertical Load Capacity—Needle thrust bearings handle up to 2,000 lbs.

·      Superior Torque and Braking—High ratio worm gear drive powered by a heavy-duty 24 VDC motor

·      Precision Movement— Accurate within +/-0.075 degrees with high resolution pulse counter

·      Easy Maintenance—Unique removeable panel allows access to pulse counter switch without removing rotator

·      Simple Reset—Because the rotator has no mechanical limit switches, users can set soft limits with the controller. If the antenna or mast ever slips, just reset the controller to the center of rotation and recalibrate the rotational range—no climbing or antenna mast repositioning is required

·      Built for Longer Life—Hardened steel gears welded onto hardened steel shafts prevent slippage and shearing of key pins; larger main gear provides increased strength

·      Weather-Protected—Sloped body sheds water; seals at the output shaft, intermediate plate and access panel keep moisture out; and weep holes make sure it stays dry

·      Worry-Free Installation—Four-bolt standard mount; it’s ideally sized to fit inside ROHN 25G towers and will work with larger towers as well

·      Works with High-Quality Accessories—These include the optional DX Engineering Rotator Controller and Mast Clamp

DX Engineering is currently taking no-risk reservations for the rotator, which is expected to be available in Spring 2020. Click here for complete details.