Here is a condensed version of the replies to my query abt Yaesu vs Hygain
rotators

Pros:
- 450 degrees of rotation 

-The rotator control box looks great and has presets so you can press one
button and the beam moves to the location, leaving you free for other things.

- Only 5 conductors required for control and these connect through a plug
and socket, not the failure-prone terminal strip Hygain uses

- Adjustable rotator speed - in high winds you can slow things down a bit and
reduce your nervousness

- Yaesu rotators are cheaper/stronger than HyGain 


Cons:

-The rotator control is sensitive to RF when you have the Preset engaged.  It
will click annoyingly while you transmit.  While this can be cured, these
things really should have been designed to tolerate RF better.

- The brake cannot be controlled independently from the rotation

- The holes on the underside of the rotator are not located in the same place
as the HAM series rotators, so they won't fit into Delhi or Rohn towers without
drilling holes for bolts.  

-The mast clamps are made of aluminum and break quite easily if
overtightened.  The later versions have modified the clamp and include a
bolt to run through the mast to prevent slippage.


Summary:
I had 18 people reply with what they liked and disliked and the above is
what they said about the Yaesu.  The real guts of it all is that there were
2 who said to stay away from Yaesu and 16 that said that Yaesu is way to go.
I have a G1000SDX on the way so I will be able to add my experience to the
next person who wants info.  There were also 10-15 people who wanted to know
what I found out so I am posting this to the reflector.  Thanks to all who
replied.  I will see you in CQWW ( if the beam gets here in time) 73  
        George Nemeth VE5TQ    gnemeth@eagle.wbm.ca