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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 19:19:13 -1000 (HST)
Oooops,

I am really sorry about the last posting my e-mail client went weird on me
and sent it off.  It half frooze then sent it to the wrong address.  Sorry
for any incoviniences.

Sorry,

MichaelM

On Tue, 6 Jan 1998, Michael wrote:

> 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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