[TowerTalk] Yaesu Rotator connector replacement

[kelly at thejohnsons.ws]

Thanks.  That's what I need, but ... do I really need a new
rotor connector.  I'd sure like to avoid that (at $50.00) if I can!!!
I can climb the tower and check, but I was hoping to avoid that :-)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Dutson" <kjdutson at earthlink.net>
To: "Towertalk" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Yaesu Rotator connector replacement
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 22:12:22 -0600

> 
> Here are part numbers for the 1000DXA:
> 
> 7 pin rotor connector, Part# S8100639, for $48.17.
> Rubber boot for 7 pin, Part# S8001501, for $ 9.58.
> 6 pin controller plug, Part# P1091056, for $ 1.58.
> Pins for 6 pin (6set), Part# S8101130, for $ 1.17.
> Plus shipping.
> 
> Call Yaesu, 714-827-7600 parts dept. to order with VISA/ MC/ AMX.
> 
> Keith NM5G
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of W3YY
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 7:10 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Yaesu Rotator connector replacement
> 
> For the Molex connector I believe you need a .062" Molex pin extractor, but
> the connectors and pins are dirt cheap from Yaesu.  You might just want to
> put a new connector on the new cable.
> 
> I have no idea about the connector at the rotator end.  Are the pins even
> removable?  Again, you might just want to buy a new connector.
> 
> 73, Bob - W3YY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <kelly at thejohnsons.ws>
> To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 9:35 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Yaesu Rotator connector replacement
> 
> 
> I need to replace my Yaesu Rotator Control Cable, which means that I have
> to remove the connectors on both ends and put those connectors on
> a new cable.  Anyone have some helpful hints or tips for removing
> the pins from both connectors?  I've use pin extraction tools in the
> past for similar connectors.  Will those tools work with these pins?
> 
> 
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