[TowerTalk] Yaesu G-800S Controller

[GALE STEWARD]

I just replaced a Yaesu control box at a clients station with a Green Heron controller. This is controlling a Yaesu G-2800 rotator.
Although the GH controller is pricey, it works extremely well and has many features that the stock controller does not have.
GL with the project.
73, Stew K3ND

      From: Charles Farr <cefarr at hughes.net>
 To: towertalk at contesting.com 
 Sent: Friday, October 2, 2015 1:19 PM
 Subject: [TowerTalk] Yaesu G-800S Controller
   
I have been using a Yaesu G-800S controller to run my CATS RD-1800Y 
rotator for 14 years. Rotator is fine. Yaesu controller, not so much.

When I opened the controller up, I found the rubber belt had stretched 
to the point where it no longer ran the gear chain that drives the 
pointer. I, with much difficulty, replaced the belt with a suitable 
O-ring from the hardware store. In the process I must have mis-aligned 
something, because it no longer functions as an indicator. I does, 
however turn the rotator.

An email to Yaesu, reveals that they no longer service that particular 
model. Apparently, no one does.

I seem to have several options: Find another G-series Yaesu controller, 
(probably the cheapest, least work involved, as any G-series will work); 
find someone with the needed documentation and experience to repair my 
controller; or invest a substantial amount of money in a Green Heron 
controller.

So, does anyone have a working G-xxxx Yaesu controller they'd be willing 
to sell to me? Is there anyone known to have the experience to 
repair/align my G-800S?

If you have a working Yaesu G-xxxx controller for sale, please contact 
me directly.

Thanks!

73
Chuck, W6AJW

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