If you are using the manual rocker switch then the controller shouldn't be
the problem, the only thing that should stop it when using that switch are
the limit switches. You can double check that by using a 12v power supply
to turn the rotor, that would eliminate the controller.
I would monitor the current to the motor, when it stops if there is still
current then something is jammed, if there is no current then something is
opening the limit switch too soon. In either case of course something is
broke and if you are using the rocker switch or 12v supply then it must be
in the rotor.
-----Original Message-----
From: Grant Saviers [mailto:grants2@pacbell.net]
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 01:26
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Yaesu G2800 SDX limited rotation
My G2800 SDX rotator only rotates 350 degrees, the manual says 450 with the
overlap feature.
When the overlap light comes on the mast rotates another 90 degrees CW
(right), so that seems about right. In the other direction (CCW, left) it
stops short for 350 deg total rotation.
I've been to the tower top, loosened the mast and it is free to rotate and
the coax isn't the problem.
Any thoughts as to what else I should check or look for if I remove it?
Could it be a controller problem?
Grant KZ1W
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