[TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 136, Issue 10

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 4/4/2014 2:11 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> One common problem with Yaesu rotators is water in the connector boot.  I
> would check this connection first.

If it's not in the connector: I'm not familiar with the Yaesu rotator, 
but if they use a lube on the pot (if it's wire wound like the ham 
series)it may have hardened and just needs cleaning and relubed.  Hope 
it's something simple.

73

Roger (K8RI)

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> John KK9A
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> To:	towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject:	 Re: [TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 136, Issue 10
> From:	 ftravanty <W9JCC at wi.rr.com>
> Date:	 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 11:48:49 -0500
>
> I plan on taking my Yaesu G-2800SDX rotor down this summer to replace an
> intermittent position feedback pot, that has been acting up for the last
> three years. It's been in service for over 15 years with low usage. I
> suspect moisture possibly thaw &freezing in the winter. Couple of
> questions. Anyone have any pot failure history with the G-2800 series
> rotor? Anyone have factory setup instructions for re assembly , and is it
> worth trying to shield the pot shaft bushing from water in this model
> rotor,?
> Thanks,
> Frank W9JCC
>
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