Tam,

I see what you mean. I was leaning towards the Yaesu G-450A rotator instead
of the Hy-Gain AR-40. I read a less than favorable review on that one.
However, I also read some unfavorable reviews on the Yaesu G-450A. People's
main complaint was about the buttons on the control box not being very good.

Actually, the VHF/UHF antenna I was thinking of putting up is only 1 sq.ft.,
I was just using 10 sq.ft. as an example. I did read about the thrust
bearing and agree with you on that.

Rod KI7CQ