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Re: [TowerTalk] T2X cable connection at rotor

To: Jim <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] T2X cable connection at rotor
From: Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 09:02:38 -0500
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I used the plugs for years without problem before changing rotor brands. It
sure makes it easier to switch out rotors and alleviates the corroded
screws problem.

Chuck W5PR

On Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 7:05 AM Jim <jimw7ry@gmail.com> wrote:

> Good lugs, tight screws on the stock terminal strip.  Solder the lugs. Not
> too much solder to prohibit the screw heads from seating properly on the
> lugs.
>
>
> And your right, plugs are not the best idea. Too much possibility for
> water egress.
>
> 73
> Jim W7RY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> Bob K6UJ
> Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2018 11:32 PM
> To: Towertalk Reflector <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] T2X cable connection at rotor
>
> I am replacing the old rotator cable going to a T2X on my tower.  Can you
> recommend a better solution for connecting the wires to the rotor other
> than the stock solution ?  I see the newer T2X's have an inline plug but
> heard that it isn't very reliable. thanks,BobK6UJ
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