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== Rotator Info == | |||
Rotator is a kenpro dual axis rotator. This is the same as the Yaesu G5400 (Yaesu bought kenpro and re-branded their kit). | |||
The rotator was bought second hand but doesn't appear to have been used before we acquired it. | |||
=== Usefull Parts Info === | |||
Housing Screw (52) on Azimuth rotator are 1mm pitch, 5.8mm dia, 20mm long. | |||
== Refurbishment Details == | |||
=== Refurbishment tasks === | === Refurbishment tasks === | ||
*Re-grease the rotator | *Re-grease the rotator | ||
*Inspect all gears | *Inspect all gears | ||
*Inspect potentiometers | *Inspect potentiometers | ||
*Clean and refinish case | *Clean and refinish case | ||
*Replace external bolts | |||
*Install internal temperature sensor. | |||
=== Azimuth refurbishment info === | |||
* Looks good internal, has been cleaned awaiting new grease | |||
* external screws want replacing | |||
* was originally installed upside down | |||
* thermal fuse is just taped on look at using jubilee clip | |||
* Potentiometer will need resetting when resembling | |||
=== Elevation refurbishment info === | |||
* Unable to open rotator screws are well sealed | |||
Revision as of 16:52, 18 April 2015
Rotator Info
Rotator is a kenpro dual axis rotator. This is the same as the Yaesu G5400 (Yaesu bought kenpro and re-branded their kit). The rotator was bought second hand but doesn't appear to have been used before we acquired it.
Usefull Parts Info
Housing Screw (52) on Azimuth rotator are 1mm pitch, 5.8mm dia, 20mm long.
Refurbishment Details
Refurbishment tasks
- Re-grease the rotator
- Inspect all gears
- Inspect potentiometers
- Clean and refinish case
- Replace external bolts
- Install internal temperature sensor.
Azimuth refurbishment info
- Looks good internal, has been cleaned awaiting new grease
- external screws want replacing
- was originally installed upside down
- thermal fuse is just taped on look at using jubilee clip
- Potentiometer will need resetting when resembling
Elevation refurbishment info
- Unable to open rotator screws are well sealed
