On 11/18/2010 11:20 PM, G. Beat wrote: > > > Tony - REMEMBER -- ALL this hardware is METRIC. > So use the proper parts and tools !> > w9gb
Yes, I was reminded of this the other day when I removed the rusty hardware. I have the proper tools and all I need now is the replacement parts ; ) Thanks again Tony -K2MO > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tony"<d...@optonline.net> > To: "G. Beat"<gregory.b...@comcast.net>, "AMSAT-BB"<amsat-bb@amsat.org> > Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:21:45 PM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Kenpro 500 parts? > > Greg, > > Wow! Thanks very much for that wealth of information on the old Kenpro. > My old unit still works fine, but some of the hardware is rusted pretty > bad. The G550 hardware looks identical so I may be in luck. > > I also need the terminal cover, but I doubt Yaesu has it since they > don't use that type of wiring configuration anymore. Need to find some > generic cover that fits. > > Thanks again Greg > > Tony -K2MO > > > On 11/18/2010 4:58 PM, G. Beat wrote: >> >> >> Tony - >> >> >> >> Unless you have access to a local machine shop and machinist, >> >> your only source for these Japanese manufactured parts is Yaesu USA. >> >> >> >> SOME of the KR-500 parts may be identical (common) to the current >> production Yaesu G-550 elevation rotator. >> >> >> >> Yaesu purchased the Kenpro Company which originated these designs. >> >> The individual azimuth and elevation rotators were KR-400 and >> KR-500. >> >> Later came the KR-5400, the KR-5400-A/B and the KR-5600-A/B. >> >> [i]After the purchase, Yaesu eventually changed these prefix >> designations to "G" from the earlier "KR". >> >> DIY REPAIR SITES for the KenPro / Yaesu Rotators, Courtesy of the >> previous KenPro/Yaesu queries from QRZ and AMSAT-BB reflector >> (archives) >> >> >> >> Henk, PA3GUO (Netherlands) described the repair and cleaning of the >> KR400 and KR500 rotators (Photos). http://www.pa3guo.com/ >> >> >> >> KENPRO-YAESU ELEVATION ROTATOR MAINTENANCE This is a useful >> collection of articles compiled by longtime AMSAT member Ron Long >> W8GUS. Common faults of the KR-500 series elevation rotator and its >> derivatives are described. Instructions, hints and tips for >> disassembly, cleaning, and rebuild are included. ZIP File size >> 11.5K. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/clivew/kr_rot.zip >> >> >> >> W7KKE had a web page that demonstrated the rebuilding of his Yaesu >> G-5500 Az/Elev rotator, >> >> however that web page is now gone. : -( >> >> http://webpages.charter.net/k.swaggart/W7KKE/w7kke.html >> >> >> >> IF you need parts or desire to have the rotator repaired by Yaesu, >> you can contact the Yaesu service department in California that >> handles rotator repairs. >> >> Vertex Standard USA Attn: Amateur Repair 10900 Walker Street Cypress, >> CA 90630 For customer service, technical support or parts, please >> call: 714-827-7600 ==== K6VLF in Fresno, CA started a repair business >> for older KenPro / Yaesu rotors --- Contact him for details! * Phone: >> (559) 264-0772 * Email: k6...@comcast.net * Web: >> http://yaesurotorrepair.com >> >> >> Talino, IZ7ATH has photos (belt) of his repair >> http://www.qsl.net/iz7ath/web/02_brew/13_rotor/english/pag07_eng.htm >> >> >> Full article >> http://www.qsl.net/iz7ath/web/02_brew/13_rotor/english/pag02_eng.htm >> >> >> His web site http://www.qsl.net/iz7ath/web/home_eng.htm >> >> >> >> KenPro KR-500 manual http://www.w4rp.com/KR500/index.html >> >> >> http://www.g4dmf.co.uk/rotatorinfo/rotators.html >> >> >> Yaesu G-550 manual >> http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=968&FileCatID=155&FileName=G%2D550.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf >> >> >> >> Greg >> >> w9gb === >> >> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:37:12 -0500 From: Tony, K2MO Subject: To: >> AMSAT-BB >> >> All, >> >> Can anyone tell me if the mounting hardware on the Yaesu G-550 is the >> same as the old Kenpro KR-500? Anyone other than Yaesu selling parts >> for these units? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Tony - K2MO _______________________________________________ Sent via >> amsat...@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 > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 5631 (20101118) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat...@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
