I disagree, I don't think installing the Yaesu connectors is much of a
problem. I agee that it would be difficult to reuse the white connector
that goes to the control box, however these connectors are only a few
dollars. If you really dislike soldering the connectors, you could have
purchased the G-2800DXA which comes with a 131 ft pre-assembled cable. Of
course if you're concerned about overkill this may not be a good option.
John KK9A
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Yaesu G-800DXA Rotor (Was Overkill)
From: w7psk@w7psk.net
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:26:53 -0500
List-post: mailto:towertalk@contesting.com
Thanks Steve.
Im impressed and not impressed.
First impressions,
HRO, fast service, ordered Monday and got it Tuesday well packed.
Yaesu
Rotor control box looks robust. But the Connector in the back stinks. Its
a
6 pin white plug 3x2 row with cheesy looking pins that you cannot get out
once
you insert it. I will have to find a replacement soon as the crimp in one
didn't take well.
Rotor is nice and strong looking but again the Connector. Its a cannon and
the
pins are tiny solder types. I may have the Insertion/Removals to pull them
but
maybe not. I work in the Aircraft industry but have not worked flight line
in
a long time. Otherwise its gonna be a pain to solder. Especially since my
Rotor cable is already run under the house and outside from the original
being
taken down.
I wish Yaesu would have put more thought in their connectors.
Scotty
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
|