The continuing saga of the G-800S controller (not the rotor) that moves every
time the 2M is keyed. Found out that it moves farther than I thought, instead
of 5 degrees (packet key) it goes 30 (hold down the mic button). Well I've had
time to try a few more things. Here goes:
1. Added the capacitors between each of the 3 control lines and ground.
Sorry to say it made no difference.
2. Changed around some grounds and it helped a little. Now instead of 30
degrees
it only moves a maximum of 15 degrees. Going to try removing the
ground from
the 110 line on the controller.
3. Still NO ANSWER from Yaesu. Are you guys listening?
Ted - W8TTS
Ted Sarah wrote:
> Well so far I've had time to try the following suggestions and ideas:
>
> 1. Turn off the 2 meter rig. Did this and the problem went away, but
> of
> course so did my packet connection <BG>
> 2. Ground to case of the rotor control. Tried many different points
> and
> no change.
> 3. Checked the SWR on the 2 meter rig. SWR is below 1.1 to 1.
> 4. Dropped an e-mail to Yaesu tech support. No answer yet!
>
> I'll keep trying things and let everyone know.
>
> 73 - Ted - W8TTS
>
> Ted Sarah wrote:
>
> > 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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