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Subject: [CQ-Contest] rf problem w/rotor control box
From: k7fr@televar.com (Gary A. Nieborsky PE)
Date: Thu Jan 29 15:16:58 1998
I had the same problem.  Putting 0.01 disk ceramic caps to ground are your
best defense.  I put them at the tower box (base of tower with a 1/2"
copper bar bonded to my ground system) and also at the rotor box.  Cured
all those problems.

73 Gary K7FR

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> From: Van Sias <wa7fab@cdsnet.net>
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] rf problem w/rotor control box
> 
> Anyone help me eliminate the rf  that causes the rotor control box to
> exhibit rf problems, i.e. meter light flashing and meter needle
> fluxuating.  I am using a Tailtwister with stock control box.  Also,
> have installed the small beads at the rotor itself on the tower.  Would
> appreciate info from only people that have had the problem and cured
> it.  I am not interested in the theories or what you THINK might help.
> Want hands on results oriented  stuff only.  Run 1.5 KW into three
> element tri band quad.  Thanks in advance.  K7VS, Van.
> 
> 
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