[TowerTalk] Ham IV problem

N4NW n4nw at n4nw.org
Fri Sep 25 06:56:05 PDT 2009


Has the antenna spun around which could have resulted in cables 
becoming fouled and limited the rotation?

Happen with my Diawa some years ago.

73's
Tom

At 01:40 AM 9/25/2009, Paul Ormandy wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>Am hoping someone can suggest a solution to a problem my Ham IV has
>developed, i.e. it will only swing between 75 and 180 degrees.
>
>It makes all the right noises, i.e the brake still releases and sounds
>normal when moving between 75 and 180deg and the thrust bearing is still
>supporting the load (a 3 el SteppIR on a 6m pipe).
>
>We had heavy winds last night so that may have been the contributing factor.
>
>Hope someone can help.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Paul
>
>
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