[Antennas] Rotor Specs

Thu Sep 9 15:09:06 EDT 2004

I have a rotor that is rated at nominal 160-190 inch pounds (min 125 
inch pounds) of torque. I want to mount an antenna on it that is rated 
at 0.4 Sq Meters. with a weight of only 5.5 Kg The boom diameter is 10 
meters. The boom is symetrical so there should be little torque if the 
wind is steady from one direction. I dont know how to convert one spec 
to the other. Can anyone tell me if the rotor will handle the antenna?? 
I assume the .4 sq meters is what I need to determine the support 
strength, the wright is needed to determine the torque needed in the 
rotor, and the boom length also would relate to the torque of the rotor.
Any help would be appreciated!!