[TowerTalk] TIC GEN Ring Rotator

[john at kk9a.com]

Many years ago I also noticed motor noise after changing a potentiometer and
testing on the bench so I replaced the motor before reinstalling the unit.
If you have been turning a 6el 20m beam with just a single motor, it may be
time for a replacement.  I am not familiar with the numerous TIC variations
but if your unit uses the German wiper motor I have a number of extra motors
available.

John KK9A


Jack Roberts WB8BFS wrote:

Hello,

I have been using a TIC GEN 1122E ring rotator for 17 years to turn a 6 
element 20 meter beam at 90 feet on my Rohn 45 tower.
For the past 4 months the azimuth 500 ohm pot became somewhat 
intermittent, and last week the pot wiper opened completely.
I brought the drive unit down from the tower and put it on the bench.
With the motor drive on the bench and the pot removed, I applied around 
15 VDC to run the motor, and found that it is VERY noisy!
So noisy that I would like to get it rebuilt or buy a replacement.

I used the https://www.ticgen.com/contact-us/ to ask about pricing for 
either a replacement or rebuilt drive unit for the 1122E.
Unfortunately, I have received no response.
Anyone know if Carl is still supporting customers, or is TIC GEN still 
in business?

I did have a spare Bourns 3590S-2-501L pot for the rotor drive, and the 
rotor is now working again but I would like to get
the motor drive replaced or repaired.

Thanks,

Jack, WB8BFS