Kim,
Perfect timing for this information. I had some problems yesterday with my
rotator swap out…
1. Removed existing bad rotator (which was no easy task since the entire
antenna and mast had to be raised about 6 inches and held there).
2. Hauled up the rotator I rebuilt which had been resistance verified, but
not operation tested on the bench. Plugged it in for a test and it worked
(first time). Installed into the tower. Tested again and the damn thing would
not turn, no matter what we tried. Seems like the motor is jammed or the brake
wedge is not retracting, although we do hear the brake solenoid operate…
3. Hauled up the ‘new’ $20 rotator, plugged in to cable. No position
feedback from the pot!! It is obvious that this rotator had never been
installed or even outside. No weathering, paper label on bottom was intact. But
still no position feedback from the pot. ☹
4. Tested Green Heron output in the shack…all ok. Tested the GH output to
the terminal strip in the JB at bottom of the tower… all ok. (We did not test
to the connector however… but seems unlikely that the problem is there or in
the cable going up the tower…but you never know…!).
5. We then decided to call it a day. ☹ ☹
I’m ordering the parts on the document from Mouser so I can bench test the
rotators… I just need a small piece of rotator cable… Maybe I have some in the
barn and I know I could just use some single conductors, but it would be
convenient with some rotator cable. Only need a couple feet…
FYI, I did originally swap out the cap in the GH controller, thinking it was
the problem, but there was no change when I did that. All voltages coming out
the GH seems ok, and resistance checks of the rebuilt rotator were also ok…
The SteppIR is back to full height but fixed NE/SW. I had decided to just
replace the rotator since contest season is coming up (per Dave’s suggestion).
I think I’ll wait till spring for the complete refurb job. We didn’t get to the
18HT, still need to replace the center wire anyway…
So much for progress, huh?
Comments or tips are appreciated….
73/161,
Allen R. Brier N5XZ
1515 Windloch Lane
Richmond, TX 77406
713-705-4801
From: tdxs-list <tdxs-list-bounces+n5xz=earthlink....@tdxs.net> On Behalf Of
William Carr
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:13 AM
To: Allen Brier <n...@earthlink.net>
Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] Control cable connector for rotor
Paul, these part numbers on the N6VR document match the part numbers I used.
All parts manufactured by TE Connectivity and available thru Mouser.
Kim, K5TU
On Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12:02:50 PM CDT, Robie Elms <rule...@gmail.com
<mailto:rule...@gmail.com> > wrote:
Paul,
This document may be useful. It claims to provide part numbers for the
components to assemble the connectors you need. I have not tried this. If you
do, please share your results!
Robie AJ4F
http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/ACC_rotator/Hy-gain_Making_your_own_cable_connectors_N6VR_2017.pdf
On Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 11:46 AM Paul Frantz <paulw...@gmail.com
<mailto:paulw...@gmail.com> > wrote:
Here ya go, if they come through.
On 10/10/2024 11:22 AM, Scott Straw wrote:
> Could you use your flashlight/direction giver/telephone/camera thingy to take
> a picture of the connector and post it here?
>
>
>
> Scott Straw, KB4KBS
> Roswell, GA EM74tb
>
> On Oct 10, 2024, at 12:11, Paul Frantz <paulw...@gmail.com
> <mailto:paulw...@gmail.com> > wrote:
>
> I have damaged the round "quik connect" connector on my T2X rotor.It is the
> 9 pin connector that CATS rotor repair supplied years ago. Does anyone recall
> the make of this connector and if they are still available? I have emailed
> cats but no reply yet.
>
> Thanks, Paul W5PF
>
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