[TowerTalk] G-800S problem

Ted Sarah w8tts@gwis.com
Tue, 12 Oct 1999 16:40:56 +0000


Just to add to the problem.  This happens on a very calm day, and it happens
only when the 2M rig transmits.  I'll give the isolated ground a try, may
even have one of those adapters around.

73 - Ted - W8TTS

Ted Sarah wrote:

> 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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