[TowerTalk] Speaking of TIC ring controllers

[john at kk9a.com]

Unfortunately there are so many variations of TIC rings and for many
styles parts are not available from TIC.  Usually the potentiometer is the
only thing damaged by lightning, but I have lost a few motors.  Carl
offers retrofit motors for obsolete styles.  The motors are pretty simple
and I have made my own repairs. I have a stock of repair parts, some parts
like gears I had to machine myself since they were not available. I use
Green Heron control boxes, they are more accurate than TIC ones and the
ramp feature is nice for larger antennas.

John KK9A

To:	 <k1ttt at arrl.net>,	<towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject:	 Re: [TowerTalk] Speaking of TIC ring controllers
From:	 "Keith Dutson" <kdutson at sbcglobal.net>
Date:	 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:35:22 -0500

I have three TIC Rings.  They all have the digital display.  Is it still a
good idea to convert to Green Heron?

Also, I took a lightning hit some time ago, and the top ring (at 120 feet,
on 150 foot tower) went dead.  The display looks okay, but no action on
tower.  I have not climbed to investigate.  If motor is toast, is there
someone who can fix it?

The top rotor (Yaesu 1000DXA) turns, but the controller does not move the
pointer.  I suppose a Green Heron might be a solution?

Thanks.

73, Keith NM5G