[UK-CONTEST] G-650C Rotator problem
G3SJJ
g3sjj at btinternet.com
Tue Jan 28 14:53:08 EST 2003
I haven't had to fault-find or repair a rotator before so this one has stumped me. Beam
and indicator fixed at 290 degrees. Dial lights up but no rotation of indicator or beam.
Motor voltages appear reasonable :
AC Volts Left Right
YLW to RED 30 15
YLW to GRN 15 30
Pot DC Volts across BLU WHI = 1v but 10v when dissed rotator
Return Resistance across BLU WHI = 330 when dissed from controller
(125m of HD 7way "trailer" cable to rotator)
My thinking is that it is a DC system failure in the controller but I don't have a cct
diag and also the pcb has a number of surface mount components. This is a real nuisance
coming just a few days before the FOC Marathon. Another week and it would have done me
until spring time. At least the 10m beam is pointing to States.
1 - Anyone willing to loan a G-650c controller for the weekend?
2 - Are replacement PCBs available
3 - Any helpful suggestions?
Chris G3SJJ
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