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Cde ham-ii / ham 2 / CD44 rotor control box made in usa
This model showed up very early in 1974, or possibly late 1973, and a number of rumors exist as to why this new control was developed. The most logical explanation is simply that a separate control was needed for the brake because as large antennas continued to grow in popularity, the instant stopping feature of the older style was causing more and more breakdowns. The HAM-II rotator was identical to the HAM-M at that time. The improved control was larger and more roomy inside, therefore lending itself nicely to the options which appeared later. Early versions of the Ham-II control unit had metal covers which were two shades of brown; later controls had covers which were black and white. Both had a gold faceplate and three plastic levers for direction control, along with a front-mounted calibration switch and on/off switch.
