[TowerTalk] Yaesu G-800DXA Rotor (Was Overkill)

[john at kk9a.com]

I disagree, I don't think installing the Yaesu connectors is  much of a 
problem.  I agee that it would be difficult to reuse the white connector 
that goes to the control box, however these connectors are only a few 
dollars.  If you really dislike soldering the connectors, you could have 
purchased the G-2800DXA which comes with a 131 ft pre-assembled cable.  Of 
course if you're concerned about overkill this may not be a good option.

John KK9A



To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Yaesu G-800DXA Rotor (Was Overkill)
From: w7psk at w7psk.net
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:26:53 -0500
List-post: mailto:towertalk at contesting.com

Thanks Steve.

Im impressed and not impressed.

First impressions,

HRO, fast service, ordered Monday and got it Tuesday well packed.


Yaesu

Rotor control box looks robust.   But the Connector in the back stinks.  Its 
a
6 pin white plug 3x2 row with cheesy looking pins that you cannot get out 
once
you insert it.  I will have to find a replacement soon as the crimp in one
didn't take well.

Rotor is nice and strong looking but again the Connector.  Its a cannon and 
the
pins are tiny solder types.  I may have the Insertion/Removals to pull them 
but
maybe not.  I work in the Aircraft industry but have not worked flight line 
in
a long time.  Otherwise its gonna be a pain to solder. Especially since my
Rotor cable is already run under the house and outside from the original 
being
taken down.


I wish Yaesu would have put more thought in their connectors.

Scotty