Keith,
Since you took it apart, if you think you can put it back together I would
recommend you clean it up and, provided you believe replacement of the bearings
will make it work as it should, put it back together and see what happens. It
will cost next to nothing for 98 3/8” ball bearings. If you then want a new
one to have the most reliable option, you will still have something you can
sell if it works.
Stan, K5GO
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> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:51 AM, tommy@k6ye.com wrote:
> Keith,
>
> I have yet to see any place repair Yaesu rotators. I have a G-2800SDX that
> has been chugging for many years. Originally it turned a C-4XLD but now
> handles a 4-L SteppIR. If it ever fails, I will replace it like-for-like.
> Note well that there are other choices to be had. Good luck in your quest.
>
> Semper Fi,
>
> Tommy - K6YE
> DX IS and CW RULES
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> On 2021-08-25 20:58, Keith Dutson wrote:
>> I have a Yaesu G-1000 rotator. It was installed on my 150 foot tower
>> in 1999 to turn a Force12 C-4XL. Over the years the antenna has
>> sustained a lot of damage from three hurricanes and several lightning
>> strikes. My tower climber took it down and also removed the rotator,
>> which stopped working some time ago. I took the rotator apart and
>> discovered that all of the bearings are rusted. I assume they are
>> ruined.
>> Would it be advisable to find someone to repair the unit, or just
>> purchase a replacement?
>> 73, Keith NM5G
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