I've had that problem also with my G-800SDX. These rotators are quite a bit
more complex than the HyGain/CDE units. What it's trying to tell you is
that your feedline is radiating. Check your SWR, connectors, grounding etc.
W8KX
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>I just installed a G-800S rotator and have an interesting problem. When
>it's on every once in awhile the pointer moves a little, about 5
>degrees, and then goes back to the correct spot. This would happen
>every minute or so. I couldn't figure it out, checked the wiring, etc.
>and every thing was fine. Then I happened to note that it happened
>every time my 2M packet radio, Yaesu FT-8000, transmitted. Go figure a
>rotator with an RF problem. Any ideas on how to correct this other than
>the usual torid cores on the cable?
>
>73 - Ted - W8TTS
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