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Re: [TowerTalk] Rotators again

To: "Jerry Keller" <k3bz@arrl.net>, "Alan AB2OS" <ab2os@att.net>,"towertalk reflector" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotators again
From: Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 06:31:18 -0400
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At 10:40 PM 6/13/2004, Jerry Keller wrote:
I'm pretty sure the Yaesu series of rotators allows for moving the position of the azimuth pointer without moving the rotator, by simply removing the clear plastic front cover, then pulling off the needle and replacing it at the antenna's actual direction. But maybe someone who has actually done it can verify...


Absolutely, although the physical limit stops still are where they are, at 450 degrees of rotation. Still, this is a very convenient way to handle minor errors.

73, Pete N4ZR
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