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Re: [TowerTalk] STEPPIR QUESTION

To: "Bob Gibson" <w5rg@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] STEPPIR QUESTION
From: "Rick Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Reply-to: richard@karlquist.com
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:11:52 -0700 (PDT)
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Bob Gibson wrote:
> protection box from Steppir and the control box was grounded...When I turn
> on the unit all looks fine..when I change bands..the box goes out and the
> light blink red and turns off!..Any ideas? This antenna will be for sale
> when I get it working again..pick up in North Fl...$1400...Thanks Bob

I have seen this behavior when the load on the box is more than
30 ohms (but not an open circuit).  I haven't been able to get
SteppIR to tell me if this is bug or a "feature".  You need to
check the resistance of each motor winding.

Rick N6RK

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