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T2X Problem!

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Subject: T2X Problem!
From: w2up@voicenet.com (Barry Kutner)
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 14:33:03 +0000
On  8 Feb 97, Van Sias <wa7fab@cdsnet.net> wrote:


> Has anyone had a problem with the T2X rotator sort of sticking when you
> try to rotate it.  Try to rotate in one direction and nothing happens
> and then the other way and it moves so I then let it stop and it will
> rotate in the other direction.  (Have replaced the capacitor and all new
> cable.  Anyone with thoughts on this problem.  (Also, tore it apart and
> the upper section looked ok and it seemed to function ok on the bench!
> 
Van - This is a common problem, usually referred to as the sticky 
brake wedge. I believe C.A.T.S. has a replacement brake wedge 
available to solve the problem. I am just used to tapping it in the 
other direction when stuck.

73 Barry
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