[TowerTalk] Ham IV Rotator

[Gary Dixon K4MQG]

Carl, the replies from KQ2M and K4XS both correct, but there is still
another possible cause of the rotor not turning. It is possible that the
motor AC starting capacitor inside your control box has gone bad or has a
loose connection. It is on terminals 4 & 8 of your control box. I have fixed
many problems as yours by replacing this capacitor.

I'll bet when you fine the problem it will be the starting capacitor or a
broken wire problem. In any case, good luck. I hate rotor problems. Hi Hi

73s, Gary, K4MQG

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Smidt" <xveoneov at sprint.ca>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 11:25 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Ham IV Rotator


> When I tried to turn my 3 EL SteppIR beam this morning the rotator
> wouldn't turn. I could hear that the brake was releasing ok, but the
> antenna wouldn't rotate.
>
> Off and on lately, but not frequently, the meter movement would 'hold'
> and then suddenly release to show the antenna direction on the
> indicator.
>
> Any ideas out there of what might be wrong? It has been 15 years since
> the rotator was last overhauled.
>
> 73,   Carl   VE9OV
>
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