[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu G5500 rotor trouble.

Hi Alan and Shawn, FYI about a month ago I attempted to get that cap from Yaesu and they said they no longer sell it by itself, you either buy it with the motor or find a 3rd party replacement. 73 wa6fwf

If everything checks, then it is _probably_ the 100 uF phase shift capacitor you can see between the windings in the schematic. You can get a replacement from Yaesu for $10-15 including shipping. Replacing it is not hard, but it is very tedious and messy. Unlike other versions, the G-5500 has the capacitor in the motor housing rather than the control box.

I had exactly the same symptoms you describe, and it was the capacitor in my case.

Good luck,

Alan WA4SCA