[TowerTalk] New Hy Gain T2X ?

[Kim Elmore]

This is a good point. While you can buy new ball bearings and they aren’t too expensive, as you disassemble it, do it in a bucket so they don’t go as far. 

Kim N5OP

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> On Jun 10, 2020, at 2:12 AM, Martin Sole <hs0zed at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Just be aware of the T2X rebuilders law.
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> There are people who in the course of a T2X rebuild have had ball bearings go everywhere with the great possibiity of some never be found again.
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> Then there are those people who have never rebuilt a T2X.
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> After 28 years though you are probably going to need new bearings at the least so...
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> Martin, HS0ZED.
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>> On 10/6/63 11:15, Robert Harmon wrote:
>> Thanks to all for the info on the T2X !   I am thinking about taking it apart and cheking it out.  If not too bad I will try a rebuild.
>> I noticed on MFJ's site there is a new improved potentiometer with silver contacts.  Thats nice !   I can order new bearings, etc.
>> It doesn't sound too intimidating right now, maybe after I open it up I will change my mind.   hihi
>> 
>> Bob
>> K6UJ
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>>>> On Jun 9, 2020, at 6:53 PM, Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>>> These are easy to rebuild yourself. The rebuilders will happily sell you the parts as will MFJ. If the races in the housing look good, and you’re inclined, go for it. I have two in case one quit and I’m the 30+ years I’ve had them, I’ve swapped them twice. Both One was due to a dirty potentiometer, one was due to carelessness on my part (no centering shim).
>>> 
>>> Respect their limitations and they’ll work for a very long time without trouble.
>>> 
>>> Kim N5OP
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>>> "People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
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>>>> On Jun 9, 2020, at 8:43 PM, Wayne Kline <w3ea at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>>> Bob,
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>>>> The hi Gain/Telex  now MFJ is a reliable  rotor   it’s flaws are well documented ( stuck wedge brake full travel ) and  the slip off BRAKE  botton  while turning at full speed  and load.
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>>>> There a a number of compentent rebuilders out there .    it will last you many more years  I am sure …
>>>> 
>>>> Wayne ,W3EA
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>>>> From: Robert Harmon<mailto:k6uj at pacbell.net>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:15 PM
>>>> To: towertalk at contesting.com<mailto:towertalk at contesting.com>
>>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] New Hy Gain T2X ?
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>>>> I am planning on replacing my 28 year old Hy Gain T2X on one of my towers.   It has finally given up.  I have a Force 12 C3 on the mast.  12  foot boom,  not much load to contend with.  I was originally thinking of doing a rebuild but I'm now thinking of getting a new unit.  The reviews on EHAM aren't all that great but I am inclined to take them with a grain of salt.  Unless you have the brake delay it is likely you may release the turn button and engage the brake too soon and damage the unit.   Common issue.   Thought I would ask the groups opinion about a new T2X.  Do you know if they have they changed the internals on the new units to be not as reiable as the older ones ?
>>>> Am I safe to get a new T2X now ?
>>>> 
>>>> Bob
>>>> K6UJ
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