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Re: [TowerTalk] Telrex Rotator

To: charlie carroll <k1xx@k1xx.com>, TowerTalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Telrex Rotator
From: Raymond Benny <rayn6vr@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:41:37 -0700
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Charlie,

No, I do not have any schematics or manuals. Would you send me what you
have?

Tnx,

Ray,
N6VR

On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 11:49 AM, charlie carroll <k1xx@k1xx.com> wrote:

> Ray:
> Do you have a copy of the schematic?  If so, can I get a copy? I'd like to
> add it to my collection of schematics for these beasts.
>
> thanks
>
> 73 charlie, k1xx
>
>
> On 12/15/2016 2:21 AM, Raymond Benny wrote:
>
>> I have two of these rotator units in various conditions. One I used parts
>> of to build the rotator for my 90 ft Sky Needle. I now use a K7NV prop
>> pitch with a chain drive system.
>>
>> I would like to get rid of these beasts. Any reasonable offer could
>> accepted. I have one of the control units that was used with the selsyn
>> units. Shipping maybe somewhat expensive. I'm near Prescott, AZ (86323)
>>
>> Can can take photos of what I have for anyone interested.
>>
>> Ray,
>> N6VR
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 8:21 PM, <john@kk9a.com> wrote:
>>
>> At my previous QTH, I replaced a Hy-Gain rotator that broke nearly every
>>> year with a Telrex rotator. It was up for at least five years and I never
>>> had an issue.  It is a very simple device, just a large A/C motor
>>> attached
>>> with a chain to a gear box and a selsyn indicator. I am sure that it
>>> would
>>> not be difficult to use a more modern controller with one or even build
>>> something similar from scratch without spending a lot of money but there
>>> does seem to be little interest in this type of rotator.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> John KK9A
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Mike [mailto:w2gr@aol.com]
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 7:52 AM
>>> To: john@kk9a.com; towertalk@contesting.com
>>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Telrex Rotator
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I'll look when I get home...I have the diagram in my files...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I use a Telrex. .and just sold one...tried to sell it in the USA...and
>>> can't believe noone wanted it!..I even had it at Dayton flea market..if i
>>> had a dollar for everyone that looked at it and commented on it...i could
>>> have scrapped it!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>   I ended up selling and shipping it to Namibia of all places to a scout
>>> camp radio club.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Mike W2GR
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: john@kk9a.com
>>> Date: 12/14/2016 7:06 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Telrex Rotator
>>>
>>> I probably have one somewhere but I cannot immediately locate it. As I
>>> recall the wiring is pretty straight forward and easy to follow, selsyn,
>>> a/c motor, and limit switches.
>>>
>>> John KK9A
>>>
>>>
>>> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Telrex Rotator
>>> From: "Roger Grandbois" <rgrand@shaw.ca>
>>> Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:27:07 -0800
>>> List-post: <towertalk@contesting.com <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com
>>> %22>
>>> ">mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Does anyone have a copy of the schematic for the 12 terminal Telrex
>>> Rotator/Controller Wiring?
>>>
>>> Particularly the Controller/Motor wiring but any and all info would be
>>> helpful !
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Roger VE7LB
>>>
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