Update 17th January 2025
 
We currently have some parts on the way to make the next 5 rotators.  These are due in before the end of January, we will then be building 5 at a time based on a waiting list.
 
As soon as they arrive 5 will be made up.  There will be a small change to the rotator, the antenna will have a 30mm POM rod for out to attach your antenna too. This will be removable if you decide to make your own. 
 
Also, we are going over to an 8-pin connector so flexible shielded car 6 cable can be used giving us an easier upgrade path to using encoded motors in the future. For now, a 12v DC motor will still be in place.
 
If possible, email me to get on the waiting list, then I can let you know when the rotators are built.
 
The Radio-Stuff antenna rotator was created to fill the gap between larger rotator designs and homebrew rotators made from PVC pipe. 
 
We’ve had these rotators out in the field for over two years and although they were designed for portable/temporary use some of our clients have them setup full time at their QTH.
 
All internal components are corrosion resistant with the main shaft being stainless steel, back plate 5083 aluminium, all nuts-and-bolts stainless steel and 3D parts are printed in UV resistent ASA.
 
The motor is a simple 12v 6 or 5 RPM geared motor.  The back plate is laser cut aluminium with a  custom motor mounting bracket.
 
We have desinged the rotator to use easily available off the shelf parts to ensure the rotator can be maintained in future years.
 
We supply 8 cure CAT6 `wire to connect the hand controller to the rotator head. 
 
Parts list
 
1 x 3M 3mm Pitch 10mm Width HTD Timing Belt
 
2 x 3M GT3 10mm Timing Belt Smooth Tooth Idler Drive Pulley
UP000 2 Bolt Aluminium Pillow Block with 10mm Bore Eccentric Collar Insert
10mm stainless steel shaft
12v basic reversable motor controller
Backing plate
2x1.5" Ubolts
Nuts, bolts and connectors
12v 6 or 5 RPM Motor
Approx 10m CAT6 shielded cable.
 
Review by M7DQO
 
"I've been using a 12v rotator I purchased from you a few months back and its doing an excellent job. 
 
I've had a 4 element 6 meter yagi a 4 element 4meter yagi a 10 element 2 meter and a 15 element 70cm all working very well. 
 
I've even put a longer pole on the top to take a 4 element 2 meter and a 10 element 70cm together no problem at all. 
 
I have made a couple of modifications along the way but I'm very impressed with the product. I've been using these antennas for the UKAC Contests and other VHF UHF contests on my 12 meter racal push up mast on the back of my Luton box van. 
 
I have just managed to get to 1st position of the foundation stations in the UKAC and have won a few leading foundation station certificates in other contests. "