[TowerTalk] New Hy Gain T2X ?

[Jim Rhodes]

I used to have a piece of 1-1/2 inch pipe in a floor flange fastened in the
middle of a "hog pan" (picture a pie pan about 20" in diameter and 4 inches
deep). Worked great for holding the rotator for assembly or disassembly and
catching bearings and other small parts.

On Wed, Jun 10, 2020, 07:56 Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> 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
>
> "People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as
> the music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
>
> > On Jun 10, 2020, at 2:12 AM, Martin Sole <hs0zed at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Just be aware of the T2X rebuilders law.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Then there are those people who have never rebuilt a T2X.
> >
> > After 28 years though you are probably going to need new bearings at the
> least so...
> >
> >
> > Martin, HS0ZED.
> >
> >
> >
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>> On Jun 9, 2020, at 6:53 PM, Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 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
> >>>
> >>> "People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long
> as the music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
> >>>
> >>>> On Jun 9, 2020, at 8:43 PM, Wayne Kline <w3ea at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Bob,
> >>>>
> >>>> 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.
> >>>>
> >>>> There a a number of compentent rebuilders out there .    it will last
> you many more years  I am sure …
> >>>>
> >>>> Wayne ,W3EA
> >>>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
> Windows 10
> >>>>
> >>>> 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 ?
> >>>>
> >>>> 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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