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[TowerTalk] Re: WTB Positioning Pots

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Re: WTB Positioning Pots
From: alsopb@gloryroad.net (alsopb)
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2001 21:07:09 +0000
Anybody out there using an optical encoder for a position indicator.

My old Heathkit weather station used such a beastie for the weather
vane.

They are full rotation with no stops, totally sealed and nearly
indestructable.

73 de Brian/K3KO

"Lonnie (NT6B)" wrote:
> 
> Hello to the group....I am looking for a source for a positioning
> Potentiometer, with the parameters of:  500 Ohms, Wire wound, Single turn
> (very important) precision potentiometer.  This pot will hopefully have a
> shaft approx. 1/4 inch in diameter. I want to change out my Selsyns on my
> prop pitch motor and controller and be able to use a CDE or HyGain control
> box for the dial indicator.  A friend of mine in Europe has made this
> conversion and it seems to work fine for him.
> 
> Your input is appreciated...Have a good weekend from Sunny, Warm, Southern
> California.
> 
> 73's......Lonnie  (NT6B)
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