Unfortunately there are so many variations of TIC rings and for many
styles parts are not available from TIC. Usually the potentiometer is the
only thing damaged by lightning, but I have lost a few motors. Carl
offers retrofit motors for obsolete styles. The motors are pretty simple
and I have made my own repairs. I have a stock of repair parts, some parts
like gears I had to machine myself since they were not available. I use
Green Heron control boxes, they are more accurate than TIC ones and the
ramp feature is nice for larger antennas.
John KK9A
To: <k1ttt@arrl.net>, <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Speaking of TIC ring controllers
From: "Keith Dutson" <kdutson@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:35:22 -0500
I have three TIC Rings. They all have the digital display. Is it still a
good idea to convert to Green Heron?
Also, I took a lightning hit some time ago, and the top ring (at 120 feet,
on 150 foot tower) went dead. The display looks okay, but no action on
tower. I have not climbed to investigate. If motor is toast, is there
someone who can fix it?
The top rotor (Yaesu 1000DXA) turns, but the controller does not move the
pointer. I suppose a Green Heron might be a solution?
Thanks.
73, Keith NM5G
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