[TowerTalk] G-800s Rotator Control lamp issue

[Larry Banks]

Thanks David -- that fits the schematic (and design) as well. Why didn't I 
think of this!  (I used to use these myself, with single-sided PCBs.)  This 
would have been very obvious as soon as I opened up the case.

73 -- Larry -- W1DYJ




-----Original Message----- 
From: David Robbins
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 19:08
To: 'Larry Banks' ; 'Ham - Tower Talk'
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] G-800s Rotator Control lamp issue

A label of "JP" on something that looks like a resistor is probably a zero 
ohm resistor, also known as a "jumper".  They actually make those for 
automatic circuit board stuffing machines where you might otherwise put in a 
wire to connect things that you can't automatically route with the circuit 
board tracks.

David Robbins K1TTT
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-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Larry 
Banks
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 20:40
To: Mike Fahmie; Ham - Tower Talk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] G-800s Rotator Control lamp issue

Thanks Mike,

There is a 22 ohm resistor and then four resistors (R1501,6,7,8 labeled 
 “JP”) going back the the 7812 regulator.  I have no idea what “JP” means! 
(Does anyone know???)  I hopefully expect to figure this out – Ohms Law 
rules!

I do have a pile of LEDs in my junque-box.  Guess I’ll just have to 
experiment.  Yes – exercising the connectors will be my first test.

I will have to wait until after this weekend’s two contests.
73 -- Larry -- W1DYJ





From: Mike Fahmie
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 15:34
To: Larry Banks ; Ham - Tower Talk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] G-800s Rotator Control lamp issue

I looked through all of my Yaesu rotor manuals and there is no part number 
shown for the bulb, only the rating of 12v @ 100ma as you already knew.  I 
recall that others have taken the opportunity to replace the incandescent 
bulb with LED's (remember to include a diode in addition to the limiting 
resistor since the bulb is powered from AC).  Choosing a colored LED can add 
a 'Techie' look to the display!

If the bulb connects to the PC board with a connector, it might be 
worthwhile to cycle the connector once or twice in case it's not making 
reliable contact.

-Mike-

WA6ZTY


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From: Larry Banks <larryb.w1dyj at verizon.net>
To: Ham - Tower Talk <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:51 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] G-800s Rotator Control lamp issue


Hi all,


The “scale lamp” in my G-800S control (PL1 – 12v 100ma) has failed after 
being intermittent for a bit.  (Hitting the box no longer brings it back to 
light...)  It could just be a cold solder joint that finally gave way – 
controller is about 10 years old.


Anything I need to know before I tear into the box to fix it?  Anyone know 
the Digi-Key part number?


Thanks,

73 -- Larry -- W1DYJ



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