Yaesu G-450ADC Light Duty - 360 DG 10 SQ. FT. Rotator

Yaesu G-450ADC Medium-Duty Rotator System

The Yaesu G-450ADC Medium-Duty Rotator System is an entry-level rotator and controller, ideal for small HF beams, tri-banders, or VHF/UHF antennas. It can handle tower-mounted antennas with a wind load of up to 10 square feet. When mast-mounted with the optional GC-038 lower mast bracket, it can manage a lesser wind load of about 5 square feet.

This system includes a 120 VAC desktop remote control console with a compass-style indicator for your station. The G-450ADC rotates antennas 450 degrees in just over a minute. It accommodates masts with an outside diameter of 1.25 to 2.48 inches and, when tower-mounted, can handle a vertical mast load of up to 200 pounds.

The G-450ADC's clamshell design uses 98 heavy 7/16-inch dual-stacked circumferential ball bearings to evenly distribute the load across the housing. This design minimizes wear and stress while preventing water from entering, as there is no shaft hole on top of the housing. The rotators are factory-lubricated and housed in Melamine resin-coated die-cast aluminum, ensuring maintenance-free operation in all weather conditions.

UPC:  788026059355

Important Notes on Compatibility

Beginning in 2019, the new Yaesu G-450ADC rotator motors and controllers operate on a 20 V DC control voltage using a four-wire system. They come with connectors that are installed on the user-supplied control cable. For identification, the new DC rotator motors are marked "G-450DC" at the connector, and the controller's serial number label is titled "G-450ADC".

A crucial warning: Legacy Yaesu G-450A Rotator motors and controllers used a 26 VAC control voltage and a five-wire system. Therefore, old AC controllers are not compatible with the new DC motors, and new DC controllers are not compatible with the old AC motors.

All modern Yaesu rotator systems use the same connectors with a "1 to 1 pin-out" wiring. This means older cable assemblies are compatible with the new G-450ADC components, which only use pins 2, 3, 4, and 5 in each connector.

For control cable runs less than 125 feet, use four-conductor, 20-gauge cable (4 x 20 AWG). For runs longer than 125 feet, use four-conductor, 18-gauge cable (4 x 18 AWG). The controller's input voltage is labeled "117 VAC," indicating it works with standard 110 to 120 VAC house current.