HH Motors Ku

[mr.crane]

So what is average price for a New motors these days. Saw Moteck going for $1299.00.
Anyone buy the Chinese Brands?

 

[mr3p]

Purchasing anything from China is always a bit of roll of the dice but my last HH motor purchase was from Alibaba and has thus far worked fine for almost 2 yrs. Could it die tomorrow? Sure but thus far I have no complaints. YMMV.

 

[ZetaMale]

I'm assuming that you're talking about an HH motor for a BUD? I can't imagine $1200 for a motor for a 1 meter dish. I kinda wish I could get an HH mount for a BUD without taking out a loan against the house.

 

[SatPhreak]

I paid $129.99CA for my HH-90 11 years ago. They should still be under $200.

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[SatPhreak]

I just looked on eBay and saw HH-90 for between $119CA and $139CA. I bought mine locally in 2007.

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[primestar31]

Here's the best motor available, and will work up to a heavier 1.2m dish: STABHH120

 

[mc6809e]

If I'm not mistaken, Rick also sells the Stab motors. Here's a link for the HH-120: HH120

 

[KE4EST]

I can't imagine $1200 for a motor for a 1 meter dish.

That is a common thing sellers do to hold their spot, on eBay. They will put a crazy price on something, knowing no one will buy it.
In other words they ran out and expect to get more in.

 

[pacificrim]

What they said. The STAB120.

All of the motors from China are knockoffs of one sort or another. The STAB motors are very reliable and accurate.

 

[Titanium]

The Stab motor model choice is not only about the weight and wind load, also depends on the dish's mounting clamp diameter. HH90 42mm tube (1 7/8") and HH120 - 54mm tube (2 1/8")

 

[spongella]

When I purchased my Stab 90 a few years back was impressed with the owner's manual. Very thorough, well written, and included many different languages. Even included a wrench.

 

[Cham]

I have had an HH120 operating (still operating) for about 10 years. Took a beating during a wind storm a few years ago with a 1.2m dish on it, but a bit of welding and it's been working ever since. It would be overkill for a smaller 90cm dish but would likely last forever. If you are subject to bad wind storms though you might keep to a 1m dish size max.
I have also used an SG2100 for many years, it's been a good positioner too, but I believe the newer ones aren't as good.

 

[CharredPC]

Oh for a 1.2m on an SG2100... you guys are making me rather nostalgic.