Many years ago I also noticed motor noise after changing a potentiometer and
testing on the bench so I replaced the motor before reinstalling the unit.
If you have been turning a 6el 20m beam with just a single motor, it may be
time for a replacement. I am not familiar with the numerous TIC variations
but if your unit uses the German wiper motor I have a number of extra motors
available.
John KK9A
Jack Roberts WB8BFS wrote:
Hello,
I have been using a TIC GEN 1122E ring rotator for 17 years to turn a 6
element 20 meter beam at 90 feet on my Rohn 45 tower.
For the past 4 months the azimuth 500 ohm pot became somewhat
intermittent, and last week the pot wiper opened completely.
I brought the drive unit down from the tower and put it on the bench.
With the motor drive on the bench and the pot removed, I applied around
15 VDC to run the motor, and found that it is VERY noisy!
So noisy that I would like to get it rebuilt or buy a replacement.
I used the https://www.ticgen.com/contact-us/ to ask about pricing for
either a replacement or rebuilt drive unit for the 1122E.
Unfortunately, I have received no response.
Anyone know if Carl is still supporting customers, or is TIC GEN still
in business?
I did have a spare Bourns 3590S-2-501L pot for the rotor drive, and the
rotor is now working again but I would like to get
the motor drive replaced or repaired.
Thanks,
Jack, WB8BFS
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