Hi to TT,
Anyone using the 2800DC rotator MUST use a separate line for the reed
switch. I believe this should be coax as suggested by M2. However, M2
suggests it could be necessary for really long runs. I would never install
another M2 regardless of the length of run without running separate coax
line (RG-58 is good) for the reed lines. I had nothing but problems until I
replaced the reed line with coax. I used some RG-59 to the base of the
tower and actually used LMR-400 (I know it is overkill) from the base of the
antenna to the rotator. No problems since then and it gets used multiple
times daily for about 2 or 3 months so far and zip problems.
If I have the occasion to do this type install again I will use the 2800dc
because I like the rotator but I would run RG-58 for the reed line from the
start.
As reported earlier I do get a little noise when it is rotating.
73 de N5PHT, Gary
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Marc Wullaert
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 12:25 AM
To: TowerTalk Post
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] M2 Orion 2800DC is a Noise Generator
I have a M2 Orion and yes it is realy a rf nois generator.This one is used
for the multiplier antenna.But I got another problem.He still loose
the correct heading.I'f I calibrate it it is in the correct heading but a
few turns and some he is 25 -40 or 60 degrees of.
Sould that be because there is a long run of cable probely arond 80m but I
use heavy wire (1.5mm to the tower and around 18m 0.75mm to the rotor), or
sould it be because I change the head off thereedrelay.
The rotor was sitting almost for a year in my home ,and when before
installing i got a error.This whas coming because the reed relay whas
closed always to the high magnetism.I moved the reedrelay house i little up
and it turned ok.Everething whas ok on the bench !
any help ?
Marc on4ma
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From: "Jim Idelson" <k1ir@designet.com>
To: "TowerTalk Post" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 3:16 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] M2 Orion 2800DC is a Noise Generator
> My second M2 Orion 2800 generates quite a bit of RF noise as it turns. It
is an older unit. I understand there is some filtering in the newer units.
I'd like to resolve this before this weekend. Has anybody dealt with this
problem? What do you suggest? I am thinking about installing an EMI line
filter on the DC drive lines just outside the rotor.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim Idelson K1IR
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