Yes, a wiring fault is a possibility. Something to check out next weekend, I guess.
Ed, W5GCX has offered to bring me some rotor cable, but thanks. I ordered the parts today, should get them soon. In the meantime I will make resistance checks again. Next weekend, with some help I should be able to verify cable connections. 73/161, Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, TX 77406 713-705-4801 From: maflu...@gmail.com <maflu...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:48 PM To: n...@earthlink.net Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org> Subject: RE: [tdxs-list] Control cable connector for rotor Hi Allen, Sounds like a frustrating day, and I’m sure disappointing. When you said it worked the first time plugged in before installing into the tower, I assume you meant you tested it up on the tower. If so, a wiring fault would seem unlikely unless it was an intermittent open conductor or connection at the plug that was just sensitive to moving the cable. As you said you never know. Another possibility that comes to mind would be if the mast is in a misalignment bind, or a frozen up thrust bearing. The lack of feedback on the second rotor could be unrelated and just a bad pot in the rotor. I have some rotor cable up at the farm I can bring back with me after the contest next weekend if you can’t find some here in Houston. Matt KM5VI From: tdxs-list <tdxs-list-bounces+maflukey=gmail....@tdxs.net> On Behalf Of n...@earthlink.net Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:31 AM To: Matt Flukinger - KM5VI <maflu...@gmail.com> Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org> Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] Control cable connector for rotor 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 <mailto: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 <mailto:n...@earthlink.net> > Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net <mailto: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 > > _________________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: > https://lists.tdxs.net/mailman/options/tdxs-list/kb4kbs%40gmail.com_________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: https://lists.tdxs.net/mailman/options/tdxs-list/ruler55%40gmail.com _________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: https://lists.tdxs.net/mailman/options/tdxs-list/k5tu%40att.net <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> Virus-free. <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> www.avg.com -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com
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