[IRCNews] Rotor Help

[Ken Bandy, KJ9B]

Hi Don.  Ham Supply (https://www.hamsupply.com/)  has lots of rotor
experience.  The owner, Wayne Ordakowski, N0UN, is a nice guy and very
helpful.  Might be worth your time to contact him.

 

73,

Ken, KJ9B

 

From: IRCNews [mailto:ircnews-bounces at indyradioclub.org] On Behalf Of Don
West
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 4:05 PM
To: ircnews at indyradioclub.org
Subject: [IRCNews] Rotor Help

 

Hello IRC Members,

 

Is anyone familiar with repairing a Yaesu G-800SDX rotor or know who might?

 

When I rotate the antenna, the direction pointer on the control box advances
much faster than the antenna.  When I let up on the rotation button, the
pointer returns to a position close to accurate, but the antenna itself also
backs up some.

 

Yaesu support suggested either the potentiometer line or the control cable
or the potentiometer itself.  I have continuity on all the cable lines.  I
ordered a new potentiometer, but upon comparing the ohm readings on the new
one to the old one, they are the same.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Best Regards,

Don West - W9DEW

 

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