[Yaesu] G-800S problem (additional #2)

[Ted Sarah]

The continuing saga of the G-800S controller (not the rotor) that moves every
time the 2M is keyed.  Found out that it moves farther than I thought, instead
of 5 degrees (packet key) it goes 30 (hold down the mic button). Well I've had
time to try a few more things.  Here goes:

    1.    Added the capacitors between each of the 3 control lines and ground.
           Sorry to say it made no difference.
    2.    Changed around some grounds and it helped a little.  Now instead of 30
degrees
           it only moves a maximum of 15 degrees.  Going to try removing the
ground from
           the 110 line on the controller.
    3.    Still NO ANSWER from Yaesu.  Are you guys listening?

Ted - W8TTS

Ted Sarah wrote:

> Well so far I've had time to try the following suggestions and ideas:
>
>     1.    Turn off the 2 meter rig.  Did this and the problem went away, but
> of
>             course so did my packet connection <BG>
>     2.    Ground to case of the rotor control.  Tried many different points
> and
>            no change.
>     3.    Checked the SWR on the 2 meter rig.  SWR is below 1.1 to 1.
>     4.    Dropped an e-mail to Yaesu tech support.  No answer yet!
>
> I'll keep trying things and let everyone know.
>
> 73 - Ted - W8TTS
>
> Ted Sarah wrote:
>
> > I just installed a G-800S rotator and have an interesting problem.  When
> > it's on every once in awhile the pointer moves a little, about 5
> > degrees, and then goes back to the correct spot.   This would happen
> > every minute or so.  I couldn't figure it out, checked the wiring, etc.
> > and every thing was fine.  Then I happened to note that it happened
> > every time my 2M packet radio, Yaesu FT-8000, transmitted.  Go figure a
> > rotator with an RF problem.  Any ideas on how to correct this other than
> > the usual torid cores on the cable?
> >
> > 73 - Ted - W8TTS
> >
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