[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu G-800 to replace G-5500 Azimuth rotor

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Sion Chow Q. C. (9W2QC)" <9w2qc at 9w2qc.net>
To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-800 to replace G-5500 Azimuth rotor

> Dear All,
>
> I have a Yaesu G-5500 rotator set with the azimuth rotor being faulty.  I
> have not got the time to open up and check that yet.
>
> However, it appears that the azimuth rotor of the G-5500 is similar (or
the
> same?) as that of the Yaesu G-800.  I would be glad if anyone could kindly
> advice if the G-800 rotor will replace the G-5500 azimuth rotor well?  And
> will the G-5500 control box be able to control it?
>
> Thank you very much in advance.
>
> 73,
>
> Sion Chow Q. C.,
>
> 9W2QC.

Hi Sion, 9W2QC

There are several models into the G-800 family :
G-800 S , G-800 SA , G-800 SDX ,  G-800 DXA and they are
electrically different.

Which of these models are yours ?

73" de

i8CVS Domenico