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[Yaesu] Kenpro KR-600RC rotator - now Yaesu GR600?

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Subject: [Yaesu] Kenpro KR-600RC rotator - now Yaesu GR600?
From: michael@pixi.com (Michael)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 1998 19:12:38 -1000 (HST)
Hi,

I didn't really have money then but if it is still possible to get the
book I would really appreciate if you would hold it for a few more days
for me.  Sorry if I caused any trouble.  If it is still possible to get it
would you please send me the price and address again.  

Thanks,

MichaelM

Oh and where to write the check to

On Mon, 5 Jan 1998, Duncan Clark wrote:

> Hi Folks,
> 
> I have the above Kenpro rotator identical I believe to the Yaesu GR600. 
> 
> Mine is giving me problems with it's direction indicator on the control
> box.
> 
> Problem one is that quite often the direction indicator continues to
> turn anything up to 180 degrees either before or past where the rotataor
> has actually stopped. Start transmitting and it will sometimes move to
> it's correct position. Alternatively attempting to rotate a few degrees
> in the opposite direction will again sometimes realign the pointer
> correctly. This isn't a problem in daytime 'cos I can see the antenna
> but in the dark it's a a real pain. 
> 
> Problem two is that occasionally (in no wind at all) the needle
> indicator will hunt a few degrees either side of it's correct position. 
> 
> Connections appear fine at both the rotator and the controller end. New
> cable has been installed and hasn't corrected the problem.
> 
> My feeling is that either the controller needs some adjustment or the
> pot on the rotator is dodgy. There are no instructions on readjusting
> the presets in the controller. 
> 
> I'm open to suggestions.
> 
> Duncan
> G4ELJ  
> 
> 
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