[TowerTalk] G-800S problem

[Rajiv Dewan, N2RD]

I have the same rotor and observe a similar effect, though not as
frequently.  I put it
down to the fact that this controller has no brake and a gust of wind works
out
the give and backlash of the rotor.
Regards,
Rajiv, N2RD

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Sarah <w8tts@gwis.com>
To: Tower Talk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 4:55 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] G-800S problem


>
> I just installed a G-800S rotator and have an interesting problem.  When
> it's on every once in awhile the pointer moves a little, about 5
> degrees, and then goes back to the correct spot.   This would happen
> every minute or so.  I couldn't figure it out, checked the wiring, etc.
> and every thing was fine.  Then I happened to note that it happened
> every time my 2M packet radio, a Yaesu FT-8000, transmitted.  Go figure
> a
> rotator with an RF problem.  Any ideas on how to correct this other than
> the usual torid cores on the cable?
>
> 73 - Ted - W8TTS
>
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