Height Control & TV Antennas

[Page Britt]

Greetings One & All,

Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as
I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on
the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride
height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on
to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain
firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator
makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the
actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives
revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely
some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look
at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck
actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great
hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor
mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be
repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is
non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over
the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts?

Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done
in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the
Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be
interested and in the area.


Thanks,

Page & Lynda
1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"
Tallahassee, FL

[brad barton]

Although mine never stuck down, I did try to lubricate it often, what with rain, dust, tree limbs and such. Hopefully that will solve your problem.

"bbartonwx@hotmail.com"

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: ke4wkl@...
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 22:29:27 -0400
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Height Control & TV Antennas

Greetings One & All,

Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as
I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on
the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride
height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on
to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain
firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator
makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the
actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives
revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely
some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look
at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck
actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great
hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor
mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be
repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is
non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over
the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts?

Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done
in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the
Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be
interested and in the area.

Thanks,

Page & Lynda
1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"
Tallahassee, FL

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[freewill2008]

I took the non-functional Mini-Mate saucer antenna down years ago and waited to
see what the best option would be for digital TV. Well, DT is here now and my
best option was . . . a new Mini-Mate. It is directional and self-contained;
the remote is now wireless and I was able to use the existing cables.

http://www.antennacraft.net/HDView360.html
http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display....d=HDMS9100
http://www.starkelectronic.com/5ms750.htm

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Page Britt wrote:
>
> Greetings One & All,
>
> Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as
> I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on
> the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride
> height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on
> to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain
> firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator
> makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the
> actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives
> revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely
> some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look
> at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck
> actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great
> hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor
> mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be
> repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is
> non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over
> the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts?
>
> Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done
> in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the
> Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be
> interested and in the area.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Page & Lynda
> 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"
> Tallahassee, FL
>

[Curt Sprenger]

I believe Stephen Birtles sold me the same unit a couple years ago. Check with Stephen if you are in the market for one.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"

Anaheim Hills, CA

On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM, freewill2008 <"sundance101@comcast.net"> wrote:

 

I took the non-functional Mini-Mate saucer antenna down years ago and waited to see what the best option would be for digital TV. Well, DT is here now and my best option was . . . a new Mini-Mate. It is directional and self-contained; the remote is now wireless and I was able to use the existing cables.



http://www.antennacraft.net/HDView360.html

http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display....d=HDMS9100

http://www.starkelectronic.com/5ms750.htm



Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA



--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Page Britt wrote:

>

> Greetings One & All,

>

> Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as

> I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on

> the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride

> height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on

> to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain

> firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator

> makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the

> actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives

> revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely

> some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look

> at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck

> actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great

> hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor

> mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be

> repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is

> non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over

> the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts?

>

> Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done

> in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the

> Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be

> interested and in the area.

>

>

> Thanks,

>

> Page & Lynda

> 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"

> Tallahassee, FL

>

[Ernie Ekberg]

Curt, I'm going to be in Norwalk tomorrow. Is that close to your place? Will be putting flooring in Ed and Penny Arnold's coach. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Sun, 10/4/09, Curt Sprenger wrote: From: Curt Sprenger Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Height Control & TV Antennas To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 10:06 PM I believe Stephen Birtles sold me the same unit a couple years ago. Check with Stephen if you are in the market for one. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM, freewill2008 <sundance101@ comcast.net> wrote: I took the non-functional Mini-Mate saucer antenna down years ago and waited to see what the best option would be for digital TV. Well, DT is here now and my best option was . . . a new Mini-Mate. It is directional and self-contained; the remote is now wireless and I was able to use the existing cables. http://www.antennac raft.net/ HDView360. html http://www.solidsig nal.com/prod_ display.asp? prod=HDMS9100 http://www.starkele ctronic.com/ 5ms750.htm Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Page Britt wrote: > > Greetings One & All, > > Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as > I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on > the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride > height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on > to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain > firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator > makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the > actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives > revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely > some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look > at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck > actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great > hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor > mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be > repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is > non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over > the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts? > > Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done > in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the > Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be > interested and in the area. > > > Thanks, > > Page & Lynda > 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird" > Tallahassee, FL >

[Curt Sprenger]

Ernie, Norwalk is about 15 miles from my home. You will go right past my home on your way to Norwalk. That's assuming you will be traveling the 91 fwy west. I'm between the Wier Canyon/Yorba Linda Blvd and Imperial Hwy exits off the 91. I have Jury Duty tomorrow and hopefully no more days. I get a summons to show up for Jury Duty every 13 months. I don't know what Ed told you about the 91 fwy. It's extremely slow heading west in the am and east in the pm.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA

On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 8:15 PM, Ernie Ekberg <"ernietex@yahoo.com"> wrote:

 

Curt, I'm going to be in Norwalk tomorrow. Is that close to your place?  Will be putting flooring in Ed and Penny Arnold's coach. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx  817-475-3991 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Sun, 10/4/09, Curt Sprenger <"curtsprenger@gmail.com"> wrote: From: Curt Sprenger <"curtsprenger@gmail.com"> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Height Control & TV Antennas To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 10:06 PM   I believe Stephen Birtles sold me the same unit a couple years ago. Check with Stephen if you are in the market for one. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM, freewill2008 <sundance101@ comcast.net> wrote:   I took the non-functional Mini-Mate saucer antenna down years ago and waited to see what the best option would be for digital TV. Well, DT is here now and my best option was . . . a new Mini-Mate. It is directional and self-contained; the remote is now wireless and I was able to use the existing cables. http://www.antennac raft.net/ HDView360. html http://www.solidsig nal.com/prod_ display.asp? prod=HDMS9100 http://www.starkele ctronic.com/ 5ms750.htm Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Page Britt wrote: > > Greetings One & All, > > Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as > I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on > the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride > height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on > to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain > firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator > makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the > actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives > revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely > some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look > at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck > actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great > hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor > mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be > repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is > non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over > the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts? > > Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done > in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the > Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be > interested and in the area. > > > Thanks, > > Page & Lynda > 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird" > Tallahassee, FL >

[cape0001]

we have antennas
antenna craft looks the same as the old but it has a rf remote control
it bolts in place of the old antenna no hole drilling.
Stephen 77fc35
dupreeproducts.com


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Page Britt wrote:
>
> Greetings One & All,
>
> Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as
> I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on
> the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride
> height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on
> to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain
> firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator
> makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the
> actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives
> revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely
> some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look
> at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck
> actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great
> hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor
> mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be
> repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is
> non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over
> the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts?
>
> Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done
> in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the
> Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be
> interested and in the area.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Page & Lynda
> 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"
> Tallahassee, FL
>

[Page Britt]

Thanks Brad, the tower pivots appear to be free when I gently tug on it plus I can slide the pivot pins back and forth so it must most likely be the actuator itself. It's a rainy morning in Tallahassee so I haven't taken it apart yet.

Page & Lynda

1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"

Tallahassee, FL

On Oct 4, 2009, at 10:33 PM, brad barton wrote:

Although mine never stuck down, I did try to lubricate it often, what with rain, dust, tree limbs and such. Hopefully that will solve your problem.

"bbartonwx@hotmail.com"

---

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: ke4wkl@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 22:29:27 -0400
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Height Control & TV Antennas

Greetings One & All,

Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as
I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on
the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride
height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on
to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain
firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator
makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the
actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives
revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely
some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look
at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck
actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great
hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor
mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be
repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is
non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over
the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts?

Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done
in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the
Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be
interested and in the area.

Thanks,

Page & Lynda
1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"
Tallahassee, FL

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[Ernie Ekberg]

Thanks, Curt, I am to meet Ed around noon. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Sun, 10/4/09, Curt Sprenger wrote: From: Curt Sprenger Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Height Control & TV Antennas To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 10:27 PM Ernie, Norwalk is about 15 miles from my home. You will go right past my home on your way to Norwalk. That's assuming you will be traveling the 91 fwy west. I'm between the Wier Canyon/Yorba Linda Blvd and Imperial Hwy exits off the 91. I have Jury Duty tomorrow and hopefully no more days. I get a summons to show up for Jury Duty every 13 months. I don't know what Ed told you about the 91 fwy. It's extremely slow heading west in the am and east in the pm. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 8:15 PM, Ernie Ekberg <ernietex@yahoo. com> wrote: Curt, I'm going to be in Norwalk tomorrow. Is that close to your place? Will be putting flooring in Ed and Penny Arnold's coach. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling andrepair --- On Sun, 10/4/09, Curt Sprenger <curtsprenger@ gmail.com> wrote: From: Curt Sprenger <curtsprenger@ gmail.com> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Height Control & TV Antennas To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 10:06 PM I believe Stephen Birtles sold me the same unit a couple years ago. Check with Stephen if you are in the market for one. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM, freewill2008 <sundance101@ comcast.net> wrote: I took the non-functional Mini-Mate saucer antenna down years ago and waited to see what the best option would be for digital TV. Well, DT is here now and my best option was . . . a new Mini-Mate. It is directional and self-contained; the remote is now wireless and I was able to use the existing cables. http://www.antennac raft.net/ HDView360. html http://www.solidsig nal.com/prod_ display.asp? prod=HDMS9100 http://www.starkele ctronic.com/ 5ms750.htm Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Page Britt wrote: > > Greetings One & All, > > Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as > I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on > the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride > height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on > to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain > firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator > makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the > actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives > revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely > some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look > at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck > actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great > hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor > mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be > repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is > non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over > the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts? > > Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done > in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the > Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be > interested and in the area. > > > Thanks, > > Page & Lynda > 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird" > Tallahassee, FL >

[Page Britt]

If I find the tower raise / lower mechanism ) actuator) to be repairable or find a replacement actuator at a more reasonable cost and therefore decide to retain the tower I might go this route for a new antenna head. Though I've got to admit that as RF amplifiers have gotten better amplified omnidirectional antennas have gotten pretty good. I have an omnidirectional Antennacraft 5MS921 (also available from Radio Shack) about 20 above ground level at our home with premium RG-6 quad shield coax and one (and only one) high quality splitter that passes DC on one side only (to power the amplifier in the antenna). It works pretty well and there's no rotor involved. We even achieve a solid HD signal from the PBS station in Pelham, GA (about 45-50 miles as the crow flies) more often than not. Thinking about using the one of those or perhaps a Winegard RS-2000 and eliminating the rotor mechanism AND the tower. Would not have to remember to lower antenna before departure and would have usable off the air TV signal while in motion if anybody aboard was so inclined. No doubt it would not be as efficient as a properly functioning directional unit atop a properly functioning tower but it might be quite acceptable and a lot simpler, not to mention lighter. The choice of mounting location would be the most critical aspect. Anybody else go this route?

--Page

Page & Lynda

1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"

Tallahassee, FL

On Oct 4, 2009, at 10:57 PM, freewill2008 wrote:

I took the non-functional Mini-Mate saucer antenna down years ago and waited to see what the best option would be for digital TV. Well, DT is here now and my best option was . . . a new Mini-Mate. It is directional and self-contained; the remote is now wireless and I was able to use the existing cables.

http://www.antennacraft.net/HDView360.html
http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?prod=HDMS9100
http://www.starkelectronic.com/5ms750.htm

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA

--- In"WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Page Britt wrote:
>
> Greetings One & All,
>
> Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as
> I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on
> the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride
> height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on
> to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain
> firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator
> makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the
> actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives
> revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely
> some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look
> at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck
> actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great
> hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor
> mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be
> repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is
> non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over
> the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts?
>
> Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done
> in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the
> Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be
> interested and in the area.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Page & Lynda
> 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"
> Tallahassee, FL
>