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Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor Querstion

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor Querstion
From: Robert Harmon <k6uj@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:52:38 -0800
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Go to their main site at     rotor-parts.com <http://rotor-parts.com/>


Bob
K6UJ




> On Dec 12, 2019, at 9:49 AM, Ron WV4P <wv4ptn@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Try direct using sales@*rotor*-*parts.**com*
> 
> 
> *Ron, WV4P *
> 
> On Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 11:45, Don <w7wll@arrl.net> wrote:
> 
>> Hmmm, I've a few T2X's that I'd like to convert.
>> 
>> But when I try to contact this vendor using the Contact Us process at
>> the site, I get this. Still in business?
>> 
>> Don W7WLL
>> 
>> *"2006 - MySQL server has gone away
>> 
>> insert into action_recorder (module, user_id, user_name, identifier,
>> success, date_added) values ('ar_contact_us', '0', 'Don Tucker',
>> '206.125.87.195', '1', now())
>> 
>> [TEP STOP]
>> 
>> **2006 - MySQL server has gone away
>> 
>> select count(*) as total from sessions where sesskey =
>> 'd527f5fe28a8416c899d7e78c66362a2'
>> 
>> [TEP STOP]"*
>> 
>> *
>> *
>> 
>> On 12/12/2019 9:08 AM, Robert Harmon wrote:
>>> Dave,
>>> 
>>> How long has the Tailtwister been in use ?  It could be something
>> internal causing the intermittent turning also.
>>> For a permanent fix to the terminal strip problem get one of these
>> connector kits below.  The old terminal strip is removed
>>> and replaced with one of these connector assemblies.  Then you can
>> unplug the cable easily.  Nice gold plated contacts
>>> that won't rust.  If the terminal strip is rusty,  you might be abe to
>> temporarily clean it but it will not be long term solution.
>>> There are replacement original terminal strips available for the
>> Tailtwister but it makes sense to do an upgrade.
>>> 
>>> 
>> http://www.rotor-parts.com/catalogue/oscommerce-2.3.3.4/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=43
>> <
>> http://www.rotor-parts.com/catalogue/oscommerce-2.3.3.4/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=43
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Now having said all that, if you are going to do this upgrade, it is
>> best to remove the rotator and work on it in your shop.
>>> Then you might as well do an overhaul.  They are easy to overhaul,
>> replace the bearing balls, regrease, etc.
>>> all the parts are pretty cheap on MFJ's site.  There are some good
>> videos on You Tube for doing the overhaul.
>>> 
>>> Bob
>>> K6UJ
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 12, 2019, at 6:59 AM, Dave Leisman <w8qwdave@casair.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I have a HyGain Tailtwister rotor that works just fine, but the thing
>> is sometimes intermittent
>>>> because the contacts on the terminal strip have rusted, making a good
>> connection difficult.  Anyone
>>>> have any ideas I might do to clean those terminals without actually
>> removing the entire strip of 8
>>>> terminals? Getting inside the rotor from this angle to swap this
>> terminal strip for a new strip will
>>>> not be easy, and I really don't want to break the case open to make the
>> change from the inside.
>>>> 
>>>> Hence my dilemma.
>>>> 
>>>> I have thought about trying to clean the existing strip by sanding, but
>> I can't get into where the
>>>> actual contact is made.  I had someone recommend using Naval Jelly to
>> clean the rust away, but that
>>>> seemed kind of harsh.
>>>> 
>>>> I am open to thoughts and any ideas the group might have.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>> 
>>>> Dave, W8QW
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