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The rotator was bought second hand but doesn't appear to have been used before we acquired it. | The rotator was bought second hand but doesn't appear to have been used before we acquired it. | ||
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Housing Screw (52) on Azimuth rotator are 1mm pitch, 5.8mm dia, 20mm long. | * Housing Screw (52) on Azimuth rotator are 1mm pitch, 5.8mm dia, 20mm long. | ||
** Link [http://www.screwfix.com/p/socket-cap-screws-a2-stainless-steel-m6-x-20mm-pack-of-50/19472] | |||
** Price £5.03 (Inc. VAT) | |||
== Refurbishment Details == | == Refurbishment Details == | ||
Revision as of 17:14, 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.
Useful Parts Info
- Housing Screw (52) on Azimuth rotator are 1mm pitch, 5.8mm dia, 20mm long.
- Link [1]
- Price £5.03 (Inc. VAT)
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
