The only type of hand winch I would trust is one like a Fulton 1500 or 2500 that has a self actuating brake, and is in good working condition. A winch with a re moveable handle which is part of the s
I plan on taking my Yaesu G-2800SDX rotor down this summer to replace an intermittent position feedback pot, that has been acting up for the last three years. It's been in service for over 15 years w
One common problem with Yaesu rotators is water in the connector boot. I would check this connection first. John KK9A I plan on taking my Yaesu G-2800SDX rotor down this summer to replace an intermit
It's been a while since mine was apart, but I don't see how water can get to the pot. IRRC it's on top under the cast Al top bell, so it would take a hole in that bell to get water to it. Also, could
Thanks. No, definately not in the control box. Can read ~ 2 ohms at times at the cable pins. Frank W9JCC Are you sure it is the pot in the rotator? The pointer o-ring belts stretch and slip in the st
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:34:57 -0400
If it's not in the connector: I'm not familiar with the Yaesu rotator, but if they use a lube on the pot (if it's wire wound like the ham series)it may have hardened and just needs cleaning and relub