[TowerTalk] Yaesu rotator connectors

[Grant Saviers]

My 2800 fit as Alan describes.

Grant

On 7/25/2019 7:42 AM, Alan Swinger wrote:
> I had similar concerns w/ my G-2800 & UST TX-472. However, it worked all OK once the correct orientation of the rotator motor was chosen. Tell your buddy to rotate the motor to find the correct alignment . . . unless the tower is simply too small. - Alan K9MBQ
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>> From: W4LDE <w4lde at numail.org>
>> Sent: Jul 25, 2019 8:38 AM
>> To: towertalk at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Yaesu rotator connectors
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>> Grant,
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>> A ham buddy about a hour from me has a problem with the standard rotor
>> plug being to big and when he cranks the tower down he is concerned that
>> the plug will hit the top frame of the lower section.
>>
>> I suggest he look for a 90 deg plug but I'm not sure after reading your
>> post and looking at the Nanoboshi web site if there is a animal.?? Have
>> you seen a 90Deg Yaesu 2800 connector, I think that is his model number.
>>
>> Later today I might give Advanced a call.
>>
>> Thanks for any idea's or input you can provide.
>>
>> 73 de Ron W4LDE
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>> On 7/25/2019 1:30 AM, Grant Saviers wrote:
>>> For the poster asking about Yaesu connector pins:
>>>
>>> The connectors for my Yaesu G-1000 are Nanoboshi
>>>
>>> NJC-207-PF 7 pin female plug fits the rotator (I have extras to make a
>>> short bench test cable)
>>>
>>> NJC-207-ADM 7 pin male adapter (if you want to make an extension cable)
>>>
>>> Last purchased 5/13 from Advanced Technology Products, 937 349 4055
>>>
>>> I replace the mystery keyed Molex on the back of the control with a
>>> Jones 6 pin.
>>>
>>> If you ever have to fix your Yaesu controller, trash it and buy a
>>> Green Heron.
>>>
>>> Grant KZ1W
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