• Country
• Japan

• Manufacturer / Brand
• Yaesu-Musen Co. Ltd.; Tokyo

• Year
• 1995 ??

• Category
• Amateur Equipment (Other, but not Key)

• Radiomuseum.org ID
• 355406

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• Number of Transistors
• Semiconductors present.

• Semiconductors

• Wave bands
• - without

• Power type and voltage
• Alternating Current supply (AC) / 220-240 Volt

• Loudspeaker
• - - No sound reproduction output.

• Material
• Metal case

• from Radiomuseum.org
• Model: Antenna Rotator and Control Unit G-2800DXC - Yaesu-Musen Co. Ltd.; Tokyo

• Shape
• Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.

• Dimensions (WHD)
• 200 x 130 x 193 mm / 7.9 x 5.1 x 7.6 inch

• Notes

• This model comprises two separate parts, which are interconnected by a 6-core cable carrying power and signals:

  1) A heavy duty rotator for large antenna arrays, containing a variable-speed DC motor and planetary gearbox, limit switches and a potentiometer for bearing measurement.

  2) A desktop control unit with bearing display and switches to control the direction and speed of the rotator.

  Rotator:

  Dimensions 200 x 345 x 200 mm

  Weight 6.5 kg

  Diecast housing

  Indoor or tower mounting

  Operating voltage 11-24 V DC

  Max vertical load 300 kg

  Max vertical intermittent load 1,200 kg

  Wind load 3 m²

  Braking torque 25,000 kg-cm

  Rotation torque 800-2,500 kg-cm

  Backlash 0.2˚

  360˚ rotation time 50 to 120 sec (variable)

  Mast diameter 48-63 mm

  Operating temperature range -20˚C to +40˚C

  Max continuous duty 3 min

  Optional accessories for the rotator:

  GC-048 Mast clamp

  GS-050 Thrust bearing for 28-50 mm mast

  GS-065 Thrust bearing for 38-65 mm mast

  GS-680U Universal bearing for 35-68 mm mast

  WP 7PIN Rotator connector

  GA-3000 Absorber joint

  Note that the mast clamp supports shown in the images are not supplied with the rotator. Their purpose is to allow the rotator to be removed from under the mast when required for service.

  Controller:

  Indoor remote controller for rotator for amateur and professional antenna arrays. Can be used with optional GS-232A Computer Control Unit.

  Dimensions 200 x 130 x 193 mm

  Metal case

  Weight 3.8 kg

  Operating voltage 220-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz 0.7 A

  Motorised servo-driven illuminated direction indicator dial. Variable speed and preset direction controls. Overlap indicator.

  Operating temperature range 0˚C to +40˚C

  Made in Japan by Yaesu/Vertex Standard Co Ltd.

• Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
• 3.8 kg / 8 lb 5.9 oz (8.37 lb)

• Mentioned in
• - - Manufacturers Literature

• Author
• Model page created by Bruce Taylor. See "Data change" for further contributors.

• Other Models

• Here you find 305 models, 289 with images and 139 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
  All listed radios etc. from Yaesu-Musen Co. Ltd.; Tokyo