There is another option... rip out all that mechanical gunk and replace it
with a simple panel meter that just uses the voltage from the pot to display
the direction.
David Robbins K1TTT
e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
web: http://wiki.k1ttt.net
AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://k1ttt.net
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
Charles Farr
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 17:19
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Yaesu G-800S Controller
I have been using a Yaesu G-800S controller to run my CATS RD-1800Y rotator
for 14 years. Rotator is fine. Yaesu controller, not so much.
When I opened the controller up, I found the rubber belt had stretched to
the point where it no longer ran the gear chain that drives the pointer. I,
with much difficulty, replaced the belt with a suitable O-ring from the
hardware store. In the process I must have mis-aligned something, because it
no longer functions as an indicator. I does, however turn the rotator.
An email to Yaesu, reveals that they no longer service that particular
model. Apparently, no one does.
I seem to have several options: Find another G-series Yaesu controller,
(probably the cheapest, least work involved, as any G-series will work);
find someone with the needed documentation and experience to repair my
controller; or invest a substantial amount of money in a Green Heron
controller.
So, does anyone have a working G-xxxx Yaesu controller they'd be willing to
sell to me? Is there anyone known to have the experience to repair/align my
G-800S?
If you have a working Yaesu G-xxxx controller for sale, please contact me
directly.
Thanks!
73
Chuck, W6AJW
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