[TowerTalk] Rotator Question - Repair or Replace

[tommy at k6ye.com]

Keith,

I have yet to see any place repair Yaesu rotators. I have a G-2800SDX 
that has been chugging for many years. Originally it turned a C-4XLD but 
now handles a 4-L SteppIR. If it ever fails, I will replace it 
like-for-like. Note well that there are other choices to be had. Good 
luck in your quest.

Semper Fi,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS and CW RULES







On 2021-08-25 20:58, Keith Dutson wrote:
> I have a Yaesu G-1000 rotator.  It was installed on my 150 foot tower
> in 1999 to turn a Force12 C-4XL.  Over the years the antenna has
> sustained a lot of damage from three hurricanes and several lightning
> strikes.  My tower climber took it down and also removed the rotator,
> which stopped working some time ago.  I took the rotator apart and
> discovered that all of the bearings are rusted.  I assume they are
> ruined.
> Would it be advisable to find someone to repair the unit, or just
> purchase a replacement?
> 73, Keith NM5G
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