For what its worth, I replaced my 5500 azimuth motor with one from a 650 a couple of years ago. Direct replacement, no problems.
Alan ZL2BX -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: Saturday, 8 October 2011 12:08 To: 'R Oler' Cc: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 5500 rotor problem And why wouldn't it be accurate, especially if it is the same part? They're both 450 degree systems. 73 Jeff kb2m -----Original Message----- From: R Oler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 22:41 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: Amsat BB Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: 5500 rotor problem LOL I bet that was accurate...Robert WB5MZO > From: [email protected] > Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 21:53:44 -0400 > To: [email protected] > CC: [email protected] > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 5500 rotor problem > > My 5500 has had a 450 motor in it for about 8 years :) > > It was cheaper to buy a used rotor than the motor from yaesu parts. > > 73, Drew KO4MA _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1410 / Virus Database: 1520/3943 - Release Date: 10/07/11 _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
