Doug-
I have my Cap under the rotor and it works well. However, it is really a
"Phase control" and is in the circuit only for one direction, so any
help will be only part-time. check the control box circuit diagram.
Bill--W4BSG
On 11/27/2011 8:33 PM, Doug Snowden wrote:
> Seen a few posts about putting the moor capacitor next to the rotor,
> rather than in the control unit in order to
> enable better turning (less slugishness). I have a problem in getting
> the antenna to turn. I substituted a section of cable from the base
> of the tower, and, indeed the antenna turns ok. So it is dig up the
> buried cable, and replace, or figure out how to jack the voltage up
> several volts to the rotor. Ideas on an easy way to increase the
> voltage? another xfmr and a rheostat? Seems like I should be able to
> measure the series resistance to get an idea of how much to increase
> the voltage.
>
> Doug, N4IJ
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