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Re: [TowerTalk] [Bulk] Need a G2800DXA pot

To: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>, Joe K2UF <joe@k2uf.com>, "towertalk@contesting.com" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] [Bulk] Need a G2800DXA pot
From: Al Kozakiewicz <akozak@hourglass.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2016 15:32:50 +0000
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Beyond the mechanical specs, I'd assume you need to make sure it is a linear 
taper electrically.

Al
AB2ZY
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To: Joe K2UF; towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] [Bulk]  Need a G2800DXA pot

IIRC it is a "standard" 1/4" shaft pot.  The tricky part is to get one
with the necessary angular rotation.  I learned this recently in
replacing a joy stick speed control pot in a boom lift.  Measure the
mechanical angular range of the bad one and also the resistance angular
range (you might get a reading if opened and cleaned with contact
cleaner).  Then check catalog specs carefully to get a match in
rotation.  Also check the shaft and thread protrusions, although some
washers and a hacksaw might be needed to get a fit.  In the end, after
installing one that had insufficient mechanical range, I needed a $10
pot, not a Chinese $2.  Digikey and Mouser have links to the detailed
data sheets.  The Honeywell industrial controls pots might set you back
$30 if one is required.

Grant KZ1W

On 4/4/2016 20:20 PM, Joe K2UF wrote:
> Anyone know a source for the positioning pot in the G2800DXA.  Something has
> happened to the wiper and I do not get a reading from either end to the
> wiper.  I know it is a 500ohm pot.
>
> Any help?
>
> 73  Joe K2UF
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