[amsat-bb] Yaeus G-5500 rotator boom mounting

[Graham Shirville]

Hi Bob,

I had to use two shorter fibreglass poles so I found a short length of 
ali pole which was a tight fit INSIDE the fibreglass one. This supports 
the glass material where it is being clamped.

To further protect the fibreglass on the outside I slipped some slit 
pieces of pvc downpipe underneath the clamps before tightening it.

I am not sure if it is the best answer but it has survived > ten years here.

Good luck

73

Graham G3VZV

On 07/08/2020 17:33, Bob Hammond via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> How do others attach their fiberglass boom to the elevation rotor on a
> G-5500?  Just use the boom clamps provided?  Make a sleeve to fit between
> the smaller fiberglass boom and elevation rotor inside diameter?  Drill a
> hole and pin it?
>
> All ideas appreciated.
>
> Bob W7OTJ
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