Antenna Rotator Project -  Jan 2007


Basic ingredients: A bearing assembly from a large cooling fan, and some gears and a motor/gearbox from old photocopiers


Metal framework from an old airconditioner installation makes a sturdy roof mount


 


A 20 litre plastic bowl makes a good rain shield


"There's a hole in the bucket..."


Jan 18th: Rooftop Testing


Booker rod makes for easy levelling adjustments


Jan 19th: Painted and installed


 


 


RTQ-0 WIN TV Toowoomba (Mt Mowbullen) @ 150km distance, in colour with sound



TV One New Zealand, about 2300km away, via Sporadic-E propagation


Control unit


Control unit internals

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