APS-13 antenna owners?


Hi, thanks for your patience with my antenna questions! Is there anyone out there using the APS-13 antenna? How hard was it to mount? What sort of mounting hardware did you use? Does it rotate quickly and well?

At 200" long (over 15') I'm a little concerned about the size of this thing, and whether my current antenna mounts will handle it!
ehart

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Eric: Just keep in mind that the 13 has a greater wind load area than the 9. While i would think that APS would sell rotors that could be used with the 13 with no problems, if you are in a very windy area or happen to be in a draft pattern, the otherwise "fine" or "marginal" rotor would be pushed beyond its' limits. In such a case, the brake would not hold the rotor in place and you would end up having to re-aim the rotor every now and then. I would specifically mention this aspect of performance with the rotor / antenna combination that you are thinking about prior to purchasing / installing as you've already stated that installation / maintenance may be difficult. Sean
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