If this is a used controller your start cap may be weak. I move all my
start caps to the tower and use the extra 2 wires to double up LT / RT to
the tower base. Ron, WV4P
On Tue, Oct 8, 2019, 8:05 PM <john@kk9a.com> wrote:
> You did not mention the conductor size but I would consider 200 feet a
> short cable run. I am thinking that you have something else wrong.
> Check your wiring again and try temporarily eliminating the lightning
> protection. I think most people just use MOVs on rotators,
>
> John KK9A
>
>
>
> From: w5jmw
> Date: Tue Oct 8
>
> I need ideas on a long rotor run.It's about 200 ft.I have a nre rebuilt
> T2x.I tested the tower run which is about 60ft.Worked fine.I then
> installed it and connected from the up the tower run to lightning
> protection.Gas charged modules,I did check for shorts before
> connecting.I then connected the full run.The meter goes to north upon
> power,which is where I left it after first test.All lights up.when I
> press the brake it appears it locks and the jumper wires get very,very
> hot....I presume it is a volyage problem,voltage derop from the long
> run....What can I do.This is the heavy duty cable from
> dxengineering..Add 2 wires of larger size 0n 1 an2 ?? ideas...
>
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