In a message dated 99-07-15 08:18:39 EDT, brian_smithson@vds.com writes:
> I've been reading recent posts and searching the archives on locating
> the motor cap for a T2X at the tower instead of in the controller, thus
> saving two conductors in the cable. Just looking for confirmation - the
> best I can glean is that the cap is across pins 4 and 8 on the T2X. Is
> that right? Any other suggestions?
You don't have to put it at the rotator; it can go anywhere in the
control cable, say at the bottom of the tower. You still get the benefit of
getting it closer to the rotator but it's easier to install and service.
I don't have any suggestions for wx-proofing the cap.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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