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Re: [TowerTalk] OR2800DC rotor reed switch replacement

To: Eric Dobrowansky K2WD <k2wd@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] OR2800DC rotor reed switch replacement
From: Ron Freeman <ronfreeman@me.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:13:52 -0500
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Eric,

M squared has a repair kit a available at a reasonable price. You will likely 
need a reed switch, bypass caps and steering diodes.  The repair is not 
difficult even for me, a reformer and retired CPA.

73,

Ron k5mm

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On Jul 2, 2011, at 9:21 AM, Eric Dobrowansky K2WD <k2wd@comcast.net> wrote:

> 
> 
> Good afternoon, 
> 
> 
> 
> I recently suffered a lightning strike to an antenna on my tower, and my 
> OR2800 now indicates 16 ohms on the two motor wires (pins 1 &2), which looks 
> normal. However the reed switch is showing a continuous short across pins 5&6 
> even while getting the rotor turn ever so slightly before the controller 
> faults to E1. 
> 
> 
> 
> How difficult is it to replace the reed switch. Obviously I'm guessing the 
> rotor needs to come out of the tower. But is it easy enough to disassemble 
> the OR2800 and get to the reed switch? Also, is it available from places like 
> Mouser or Digi-Key, or is it a custom part that will require me to order it 
> from M2?  
> 
> 
> 
> Any web pages showing the inside? 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks 
> 
> 
> Eric 
> K2CB 
> 
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