Jim,
Thanks ! Great info on overhauling the T2X.
Bob
K6UJ
> On Jun 9, 2020, at 10:26 PM, jpk5lad@cox.net wrote:
>
> I meant to include the whole reflector in this as it could also help others.
>
> Jom- K5LAD
>
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> From: jpk5lad@cox.net
> To: Robert Harmon <k6uj@pacbell.net>
> Date sent: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:23:47 -0500
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] New Hy Gain T2X ?
> Priority: normal
>
>
> Hi Robert --
> If you're interested in rebuilding your TailTwister rotator, you might find
> some useful information on my website article at:
>
> <http://www.hayseed.net/~jpk5lad/Rotors/Tail-Twister.htm>
>
> There are lots of pictures and step by step instructions and lots of folks
> have let me know it helped them.
>
> There are other articles with ideas on rebuilding the Ham### series.
>
> Good luck with your project --- it's well worth your time and efforts.
>
> 73,
> Jim - K5LAD
>
>
>
> > Thanks to all for the info on the T2X ! I am thinking about taking it
> > apart and cheking it out. If not too bad I will try a rebuild.
> > I noticed on MFJ's site there is a new improved potentiometer with silver
> > contacts. Thats nice ! I can order new bearings, etc.
> > It doesn't sound too intimidating right now, maybe after I open it up I
> > will change my mind. hihi
> >
> >Bob
> >K6UJ
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Jun 9, 2020, at 6:53 PM, Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> >>
> > > These are easy to rebuild yourself. The rebuilders will happily sell you
> > > the parts as will MFJ. If the races in the housing look good, and you’re
> > > inclined, go for it. I have two in case one quit and I’m the 30+ years
> > > I’ve had them, I’ve swapped them twice. Both One was due to a dirty
> > > potentiometer, one was due to carelessness on my part (no centering shim).
> >>
> > > Respect their limitations and they’ll work for a very long time without
> > > trouble.
> >>
> > > Kim N5OP
> >>
> > > "People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as
> > > the music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
> >>
> > >> On Jun 9, 2020, at 8:43 PM, Wayne Kline <w3ea@hotmail.com>wrote:
> >>>
> > >>Bob,
> >>>
> > >> The hi Gain/Telex now MFJ is a reliable rotor it’s flaws are well
> > >> documented ( stuck wedge brake full travel ) and the slip off BRAKE
> > >> botton while turning at full speed and load.
> >>>
> > >> There a a number of compentent rebuilders out there . it will last
> > >> you many more years I am sure …
> >>>
> > >> Wayne ,W3EA
> > >> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
> > >> Windows 10
> >>>
> > >> From: Robert Harmon<mailto:k6uj@pacbell.net>
> > >> Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:15 PM
> > >> To: towertalk@contesting.com<mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
> > >> Subject: [TowerTalk] New Hy Gain T2X ?
> >>>
> > >> I am planning on replacing my 28 year old Hy Gain T2X on one of my
> > >> towers. It has finally given up. I have a Force 12 C3 on the mast.
> > >> 12 foot boom, not much load to contend with. I was originally
> > >> thinking of doing a rebuild but I'm now thinking of getting a new unit.
> > >> The reviews on EHAM aren't all that great but I am inclined to take them
> > >> with a grain of salt. Unless you have the brake delay it is likely you
> > >> may release the turn button and engage the brake too soon and damage the
> > >> unit. Common issue. Thought I would ask the groups opinion about a
> > >> new T2X. Do you know if they have they changed the internals on the new
> > >> units to be not as reiable as the older ones ?
> > >> Am I safe to get a new T2X now ?
> >>>
> > >>Bob
> > >>K6UJ
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