I suspect at some point they changed the gearing so a pot with 270 degrees of rotation would work. They have recognized the wire as a point of failure.
I am curious if you tried repairing the old pot as I suggested as I have never seen that not work. 73, Joe kk0sd -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 9:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] G5500 Hello-I recently ordered a position potentiometer for my elevation rotor. Yaesu sent me a pot that does not have that wire coming out the back. That pot enabled it to rotate more than 360* if necessary. The one they sent will rotate just a bit over 270* with fixed internal stops. That could be a issue (maybe). The part number they sent is S8101823. If it hits the stops and tries to keep turning something would give. Thoughts please. 73 Bob W7LRD _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
