PCT International 9521 Channel Master Antenna Rotor Remote Control System
by PCT International, Inc.
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Customer Review: overheats
Summary: 3 Stars
I had this rotor for three years; It's seemingly ok, overall; I noticed as I was trying to run through all my channels and reset all the directional settings, I noticed it was "overheating" -- well, maybe or maybe not; But, it was completely off (as another reviewer said, it "thinks" it knows where it is);
Now, like I said, I've had it for about three years, so on general use it seemingly goes where it should; However, with this "overheating" issue, I thought the rotor was going bad;
Since I have everything all wired up, I figured I'd get a replacement of the same model, considering I've had good use out of it and I didn't want to have to rework all the "control components" and wiring (maybe, maybe not) thereof;
Guess what? The brand new rotor has the exact same "over-heating" problem;
Well, I'm not going to send it back; I know the unit; It'll get the job done; I just can't push it / over-extend it; Oh well...
Customer Review: Why pay for TV?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a really great product. I live between two major TV markets and it is nice to just rotate the antenna with my remote control and pick up signals from each. Now, with the advent of digital OTA TV broadcasts, it's nice to be able to fine tune my antenna to get the max signal strength on the digital channels.
The rotating unit itself is very solidly constructed. Mines been installed since 1/07 and has not lost and accuracy. The control box is very small, and can be placed anywhere in your room, it does not need to be close to your TV if it's easier that way. The remote is small and well laid out. The codes used are the same as Pioneer cable boxes, so many multi-function remotes can control the antenna. My Sony remote was easily programmed to work it. The antenna rotates at a reasonable speed, and is quiet so it does not bother the neighbors.
Customer Review: Trouble from the start
Summary: 1 Stars
This BRAND NEW Channel Master 9521A antenna rotor wasted my whole day. I have a backround in electronics. Hooked it up on the ground, went about 1/3 way around then bound up! Opened it up, main gear jumped several teeth. Realigned, same thing again. Degree reading a joke! No sync, runs off with each movement. An $89 piece of junk! I am sure some of these work, but quality is poor. Drive motor of cheapest quality. Read other reviews on this & you will probably forget it. Some other brands have complaints too. Read reviews before you buy. I took apart my 30 year old Alliance Tennarotor (still working) re-lubricated it & put it back up. Works perfectly. Always stops exactly where you set it!Customer Review: Good for 2 years max.
Summary: 1 Stars
I have now owned two of these units. When the first failed I purchased a second on the assumption that I must have had a weak one that glitched and that it would be easier to hook up the same unit. Like clock-work, or rather poorly made Chinese clock-work, the second unit has failed after only 1 1/2 years. We live in Maryland, a moderate climate with a medium size antenna on a short mast. The unit was not heavily used nor heavily stressed. After two failures in less than 4 years, I am convinced the Channel Master is not the brand it used to be and is now just another example of cheap Chinese junk packaged under a once venerable American brand name. Sad.
Jay S.
Customer Review: Good antenna rotor but ----
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a replacement for this rotor that I bought about 5 years ago. It is a great rotor except here in Iowa when we have ice storms it freezes up. I took the old one apart last year and found it rusty from the water and ice that got in and made it freeze up.
When I put the new one up I will put a sleeve above it with grease on the tube above it. That way the water that gets past the sleeve will still be repelled by the grease. I think I will have a great rotor with this fix. I will just have to check the grease every fall.