[CA] [CA11] RD418HD Antenna Not Rotating

[boilerfan1999]

Thanks for the advice.

I finally had time and good weather to go up the mast. It appears a wire had been obstructing the antenna's rotation. I would call the wire a "shield" wire or "bonding" wire, located just inside the radome from where the external cable plugs in on the exterior. This shield wire had slight damage from the scratching, and scratch marks were visible on the bottom of the antenna as well in the corresponding location. The shield wire had a little black discoloration, almost like there had been arcing in that location, too.

Otherwise, the radome interior seemed to be in a very clean condition. The belt and pulleys were clean with no apparent flat spots.

After securing the shield wire out of the way with a cable tie while keeping it connected, the radar tests fine. I'm hoping the issue is resolved!