I *think* that the parts problem with Yaesu rotators may be in part that they
are made by another company and rebranded by Yaesu. As a result they are not
nearly so helpful as one would like them to be on parts matters. I went all
the way around Robin Hood's barn with them trying to get a replacement dial
light for my G-1000DXA control box - finally wound up using a high-intensity
LED and resistor instead. Their parts people didn't seem to know very much
about their small parts for the rotators, and weren't interested in working the
problem.
If he is still there at Yaesu, I'd suggest you talk to Jerry Darby on the
amateur tech support staff. He has been very helpful to me in the past, is
knowledgeable about their rotators and may be able to suggest a replacement.
The 400 (or 450) degree rotation may pose a special issue so far as
substituting a generic unit, but he'd know if anyone would. Another option
would be to try to float the question with hams in JA and see if they can tell
you who makes the rotators and attempt to get the right part that way.
73, Pete N4ZR
At 02:50 PM 2/14/2007, Jim Sullivan wrote:
>I would like to hear waht other Yaesu users experience has been in regards
>to the following 2 issues.
>=============================================
>I have a G800SA rotator that has a bad indicator pot in the outdoor rotator
>head unit.
>
>Called Yaesu parts to get a replacement
>They gave me the part number and price.
>
>Yaesu G800SA rotor pot Q9000420 part# A9710 $28.95
>
>When I tried to order this part they informed me that the part was no longer
>available.
>They also informed me that there is no replacement part number.
>
>I am DISAPPOINTED that Yaesu is selling a current product for which
>replacement parts are not available.
>It seems like you would be a fool to buy this rotor. I think the G1000
>series also uses this same pot.
>Maybe best to avoid all Yaesu rotors!
>
>Does anyone have any ideas on how to replace this part?
>The pot is a 500 Ohm wire wound pot that has a 1/4" shaft the circularly
>turns 400 degrees.
>The pot has an open back with a short wire going thru the opening to connect
>to the slider.
>The wire actually winds up as you turn the pot thru the 400 degrees.
>===================================
>
>I have several ft1000 series radios and I find they are the best radios for
>my operating style.
>I have an FT1000MP Mark-V that has been eating memory backup batteries.
>There are 2 microprocessors
>that draw current from this battery when the power is off.
>I think one of the processors is drawing too much current.
>When I called Yaesu I also found these microprocessors are no longer
>available.
>Yaesu will sell me a replacement board for $350+.
>After looking around on the web, I found that these processors were 'end of
>life' by the manufacturers many years ago.
>This means that the manufacturer stopped making the part.
>They usually inform users of the 'end of life' well in advance and offer a
>last buy opportunity.
>I hope the ft2000 and ft9000 do not use these 'end of life' parts
>
>It seems Yaesu is using old designs well beyond parts availability.
>This makes it hard for us to repair this fairly recent gear.
>
>Jim W7EJ
>
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