Thanks for all of the tips. Will give it a go. I think the manufacturer
of these rotators was Lance Industries in Sylmar, CA. They are out of biz.
On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 4:39 PM, <n0tt1@juno.com> wrote:
> Richard,
>
> Just a guess on my part, but the case is probably
> held together by some "tabs" and "hooks" (for lack
> of their proper names). See if it is by pushing in
> along the seams. If not then.....
>
> Is the plastic case a "hard" plastic? Too
> hard to bend by pushing in at a seam?
> If it is, then the case might be glued together. In that
> situation, I would use a thin, sharp utility knife, penetrate
> one of the seams, then nudge the knife along the seam with a
> small hammer...much better control that way...less chance
> of injury to yourself. That, and a lot of patience, should
> open the case if there's no other way to get it done.
>
> Have you tried to find the manufacturer? Maybe they
> would tell you how to get in it after you made it clear
> that you are an "electronics professional", yada-yada,
> and KNOW how to work on it safely. :D)
>
> Hope that helps!
>
> 73,
> Charlie, N0TT
>
> On Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:09:09 -0700 Richard Zalewski <dick.w7zr@gmail.com>
> writes:
> > I have a brand new old stock Colormaster LC100B rotator. This would
> > also
> > be the same as the Radio Shack 15-1225 and probably several other
> > brand
> > names. I need to get into the controller without using a 2lb
> > sledge.
> > There is only one visable screw under the unit and that does
> > nothing.
> > There are no screws under the rubber feet (usual hiding place).
> > Internet
> > searches turns up nothing for me. Anyone help on this?
> >
> > --
> > Tnx es 73
> > Richard W7ZR
> > www.w7zr.com
> >
> > *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer*
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