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Re: [TowerTalk] Older TX2 repair

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Older TX2 repair
From: "Dan Kovatch" <w8car@buckeye-express.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:33:53 -0400
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I agree with Kim, I have used both and excellent service from both!

Dan W8CAR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kimberly Elmore" <cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Older TX2 repair


> Send it to either Norm's Rotor Service (http://www.rotorservice.com/) or 
> C.A.T.S. rotor service (http://www.rotor-doc.com/). Usually, these things 
> are pretty simple but if you're uncomfortable doing it yourself, these 
> guys are both quite good (I've used both).
>
> Kim Elmore, N5OP
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Russell Hill <rustyhill@earthlink.net>
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:06:34 AM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Older TX2 repair
>
> Hello, All:
>
> My older CDE TX2 is is stalling after only a few degrees of movement in
> either direction, and the direction indicator quit moving.
>
> I checked all the voltages and resistances in the controller, all good, 
> and
> made the same checks on the rotor itself, also all good.
>
> I took upper bell off the rotor, removed the upper ball bearing retainer,
> found the spur and pinion gears resisting movement after a few degrees.
> Then I removed the ring gear, so the motor and gear train could move 
> freely.
>
> In this configuration the motor would turn a bit in one direction before
> stalling,and might turn a bit in the other direction, or would stall in
> either direction without moving.  I made sure the stop lever was not 
> making
> contact in either direction.  I could hear the electric motor trying to 
> run,
> but not making it.
>
> Also, the wipe arm on the pot on top is not turning, even when the motor 
> was
> moving before stalling.  If I moved the arm on the pot the controller
> direction indicator works just fine.
>
> I conclude the motor is toast, possibly because the shaft in the motor is
> broken or damaged.
>
> At this point I have gone as far as I feel qualified to go.  This seems to
> be more than just a loose connection or an easily accessible gear
> replacement.
>
> Before I ship it off to Starkville for factory repair, does anyone have 
> any
> suggestions?  Or will Hy-Gain, Starkville, even work on the older CDE 
> units?
> Should I do anything else?  Does someone else work on these older units,
> perhaps a ham supporting his hobby?
>
> Thanks,
> Rusty, NA5TR
>
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