I had the same problem with two G-800S (non preset models).
Cured both by isolating the ground prong on the 115VAC plug on the
controller. I have no explanation as to why this worked but it fixed my
G-800 and my buddies at a different QTH.
I bought one of the gray 3 prong to 2 prong adapters at the hardware store
rather than clipping the ground prong from my rotor controller........good
luck.
Randy KE3QZ
http://www.tqci.net/~randy/ham.html
----- Original Message -----
From: Rajiv Dewan, N2RD <n2rd@arrl.net>
To: Ted Sarah <w8tts@gwis.com>; Tower Talk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] G-800S problem
>
> I have the same rotor and observe a similar effect, though not as
> frequently. I put it
> down to the fact that this controller has no brake and a gust of wind
works
> out
> the give and backlash of the rotor.
> Regards,
> Rajiv, N2RD
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ted Sarah <w8tts@gwis.com>
> To: Tower Talk <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 4:55 AM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] G-800S problem
>
>
> >
> > I just installed a G-800S rotator and have an interesting problem. When
> > it's on every once in awhile the pointer moves a little, about 5
> > degrees, and then goes back to the correct spot. This would happen
> > every minute or so. I couldn't figure it out, checked the wiring, etc.
> > and every thing was fine. Then I happened to note that it happened
> > every time my 2M packet radio, a Yaesu FT-8000, transmitted. Go figure
> > a
> > rotator with an RF problem. Any ideas on how to correct this other than
> > the usual torid cores on the cable?
> >
> > 73 - Ted - W8TTS
> >
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