Dick smith rotator CAT D-5003

[VK5TX]

Does anyone how any info on a Dick smith rotator CAT D-5003.

Thanks

Ben

[VK2AAH]

Ben,

Are you referring to the KR-400? They were produced under a number of different names. I have one here that I bought from DSE back in about 1980... just gave it a complete strip down and service about a year ago & it is like new. Here is a link to one source of info:

http://www.w4rp.com/KR400/KR400.pdf

Cheers

Richard
VK2AAH

[VK5TX]

Thanks Richard but it's different.

The one I have doesn't have feedback

[VK4TI]

Thanks Richard but it's different.

The one I have doesn't have feedback

do you have a picture ?

[VK5TX]

[VK2AAH]

Looks a lot like a "Crown" rotator Ben... very popular for TV antennas around 1970-1980.

[VK5ZD]

Hi Ben
I've one of those. Bought it new back in the late 70's/early 80's. Never given any trouble. Currently turning my home station microwave antennas.
73

[VK4TI]

Ah old telly rotator , I have one of those turning 70 cm array but control box is dark brown and no id , goes clack clack when turning

[VK5TX]

Mine only turns one way

[VK5APN]

VK4TI, maybe yours is a STOLLE brand rotator

VK5TX, There maybe adjustment (end of travel adjustment) pots underneath or inside. May just have got out of range, and hence can only turn one way. Just a guess.

Wayne

[VK4NWH]

I have one of those in the shed. Used it for years turning 4 element on 15mtrs 8element on 2 and 20 element on 70cm and never died. Still works great so its a spare for any future antenna additions. Great rotator.

[VK4TI]

VK4TI, maybe yours is a STOLLE brand rotator

VK5TX, There maybe adjustment (end of travel adjustment) pots underneath or inside. May just have got out of range, and hence can only turn one way. Just a guess.

Wayne

It's a cdr controller but a long rotator like the DIck Smith , perhaps an AR22