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Re: [TowerTalk] SteppIR Motor Replacement?

To: Tony <dxdx@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] SteppIR Motor Replacement?
From: Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2015 06:57:53 -0400
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Tony -
SteppIR repairs the EHUs. It's a lot less than replacement. Here's the link to 
the return form. 
http://www.prestosell.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=Fluidmotion&fm=10 Or call them.

It's worth whatever it costs.

73, Mike NF4L


> On Jun 2, 2015, at 10:48 PM, Tony <dxdx@optonline.net> wrote:
> 
> All:
> 
> It appears that one of the motors on my 3 element SteppIR has failed. I 
> noticed the SWR had shifted badly on several bands so I thought it might need 
> recalibrating. During the calibration process, I heard what appeared to be 
> the sound of a jammed motor similar to what a jammed electric drill might 
> sound like.
> 
> My guess is that the motor itself might be fine, but it could be the 
> beryllium-copper element that's damaged or possibly a broken sprocket.
> Whatever the case maybe, I might need a new motor and was wondering if any 
> one has priced them?
> 
> My antenna is about 13 years old - hope it's worth investing in.
> 
> Tony
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