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*Ron, WV4P *
On Thu, 12 Dec 2019 at 11:45, Don <w7wll@arrl.net> wrote:
> Hmmm, I've a few T2X's that I'd like to convert.
>
> But when I try to contact this vendor using the Contact Us process at
> the site, I get this. Still in business?
>
> Don W7WLL
>
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> On 12/12/2019 9:08 AM, Robert Harmon wrote:
> > Dave,
> >
> > How long has the Tailtwister been in use ? It could be something
> internal causing the intermittent turning also.
> > For a permanent fix to the terminal strip problem get one of these
> connector kits below. The old terminal strip is removed
> > and replaced with one of these connector assemblies. Then you can
> unplug the cable easily. Nice gold plated contacts
> > that won't rust. If the terminal strip is rusty, you might be abe to
> temporarily clean it but it will not be long term solution.
> > There are replacement original terminal strips available for the
> Tailtwister but it makes sense to do an upgrade.
> >
> >
> http://www.rotor-parts.com/catalogue/oscommerce-2.3.3.4/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=43
> <
> http://www.rotor-parts.com/catalogue/oscommerce-2.3.3.4/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=43
> >
> >
> > Now having said all that, if you are going to do this upgrade, it is
> best to remove the rotator and work on it in your shop.
> > Then you might as well do an overhaul. They are easy to overhaul,
> replace the bearing balls, regrease, etc.
> > all the parts are pretty cheap on MFJ's site. There are some good
> videos on You Tube for doing the overhaul.
> >
> > Bob
> > K6UJ
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Dec 12, 2019, at 6:59 AM, Dave Leisman <w8qwdave@casair.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I have a HyGain Tailtwister rotor that works just fine, but the thing
> is sometimes intermittent
> >> because the contacts on the terminal strip have rusted, making a good
> connection difficult. Anyone
> >> have any ideas I might do to clean those terminals without actually
> removing the entire strip of 8
> >> terminals? Getting inside the rotor from this angle to swap this
> terminal strip for a new strip will
> >> not be easy, and I really don't want to break the case open to make the
> change from the inside.
> >>
> >> Hence my dilemma.
> >>
> >> I have thought about trying to clean the existing strip by sanding, but
> I can't get into where the
> >> actual contact is made. I had someone recommend using Naval Jelly to
> clean the rust away, but that
> >> seemed kind of harsh.
> >>
> >> I am open to thoughts and any ideas the group might have.
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Dave, W8QW
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