[CQ-Contest] Re: rotators

[George Cutsogeorge]

If the T2X or Ham IV rotors stick at the end of rotation it is not
necessary to climb the tower.  Simply short out the limit switch on the
control box terminal board momentarily and reverse direction.

George
w2vjn at rosenet.net


> 
>  First is reliability. Having easily available spare parts is really
important
> when it breaks. If the reliability record is good, then its not so
important.
> My T2X has a modest load (KT34XA & a 2 ele shorty fourty), yet it is
always
> getting stuck. This seems to be a brake problem. With patience a bit of
"back
> and forth" with the controls will loosen the brake... however I've twice
> broken the rotor/mast bolt trying this.  If it sticks at the end of the
> rotation (S), it means climbing the tower.
> 
> 


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