Hi Mike,
I think anyone who has ever assembled one of these in a hurry has done the same thing. I know I have, maybe even more than once!
73, Drew KO4MA
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From: WILLIAMS MICHAEL k9qho6762@sbcglobal.net Sent: Apr 26, 2009 4:13 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: G-5500 AZ EL rotors combined orientation
I know one thing. I just recently installed a 5500 and a seperation kit with 4 ft. seperation between rotors. I calibrated both rotors at north/zero degrees and installed the antennas. With the antennas mounted and elevation moved to 45 degrees, the antennas moved down 45 degrees towards ground. No matter how I installed the antennas they always elevated downward. I know I wired it right. I stood on a ladder for 10 minutes looking and just staring wondering what was wrong or what I did. I finally positioned the elevation rotor 180 degrees around the mast, duh. There may be a reason for showing the setup picture such as it is. Have fun, Mike K9QHO AMSAT 33589 _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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