I just took down my Yaesu 5500 rotator arter being fitted for a year and a half because of a pot feedback problems which is well docuemented here on list. I was supprised though to find the bearings in both rotators to be rusty. The top set in the azimuth were the only ones that do not require replacement. I have ordered stainless steel bearings at 22 pence each which works out at about £25 or $45 total so it's worth taking that rotator down and checking it before letting the bearings rust out!

Paul Luggar

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