[TowerTalk] Rotor faialure

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

Thanks, John -

I'm not sure I can get the 2800 in the Hg-70HD.

73, Mike NF4L


> On Jul 21, 2015, at 12:08 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> 
> You probably should just replace it with a G-2800DXA.
> 
> John KK9A
> 
> To:	towertalk reflector <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Subject:	[TowerTalk] Rotor failure
> From:	Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l at comcast.net>
> Date:	Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:26:27 -0400
> 
> 
> The other day, I turned on my G-1000DXA and got no response. The box says 180
> degrees, and the antenna is pointed north.
> 
> I read open on the wiper and pot wires, and on the motor pair. Applying
> 12v to
> the motor wires did nothing.
> 
> I finally noticed the antennae were freewheeling in the wind. I lowered the
> tower and see no external signs of failure.  Any speculation on what has
> failed
> and why? I'm wondering if the mast is centered. When the tower is horizontal,
> how does one tell?
> 
> The antennas are a 4L Steppir w/30/40 and a 7L 6M beam. The vertical load is
> taken by a bearing. The "pin" bolt appears to be intact.
> 
> 73, Mike NF4L
> 
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