High Sierra screwdriver antenna 1500 and 1800 parts

[WQ6N]

These parts are really hard to find. SierraJane on eBay has a few parts available such as 12vdc geared motor, weathershields, contact springs and control box. I just converted my HS-1500 MK-II 9vdc motor to a 12vdc Blackhawk motor that will work with the TurboTuner2.
Hope you find the information of use. 73, JohnF

[kl7jgs]

I just got one of the 1500's from and estate of a SK.
It is in good shape.
Does anyone have a copy of the instruction manual and what adapter was used for the base. All I see there is a brass plate with a large hole and a smaller hole further in.
Neil

[WQ6N]

The mount has a conical male end that fits into the base of the HS screwdriver antenna.
I have a HS-1500MKII .pdf if you cannot find one of the internet. Google is your friend. (2.3mb)
Note 1 - Use a light coat of conductive grease on both the male and female connections.
There are a lot of HS images on the web as well.

Hopefully you were able to get the up/down control switch with the antenna. The 1500 has resistors in it to drop it down to 9VDC.
NOTE 2 *** Don't hook it up to 12VDC or you will burn out the 9VDC motor!

Have fun with your project!
73, JohnF

[KW4SZ]

Does anyone have a source for parts for the High Sierra antennas? I looked up the username in FeeBay but it is dead. I bought one at Huntsville last weekend, it is 90% complete. I will have to make a control box but looking to do much needed preventive maintenance that I am sure is needed. Looking for a new spring and the Lexan coil cover as well as other odds and ends. Would love to find a auto controller for an ICOM IC-7100 but can build a manual controller to experiment with. Any and all suggestions are welcome!
73
James Tate
KW4SZ

[N2ZD]

You can get the lexan on eBay. Just measure it and it’s about 22 bucks. The conical brass piece can be made on a lathe. I just bought brass stock to make a few out of.

Regards Richy N2ZD

[KW4SZ]

Thanks I will look at Feebay for the Lexan tubes. I will look for it. I have 2 of the copper bases and am set on them. I disassembled it and it seems the spring is in great shape but want an extras. That is what I am mainly looking for.

[KW4SZ]

Well it has been several months and with having to remount the antenna on to the copper mount. It has performed flawlessly. I have developed a problem with the Canted Axle Coil Spring. I have searched the web and found the correct name. Unfortunately the businesses I inquire want to purchase a quantity and require a business name to talk to me. Does any one have a source for the spring?

[AE6A]

Does anyone have a source for the Spring? I am considering purchasing a used 1500MKII but am concerned about keeping it running. Any help is appreciated.

73
AE6A

[KW4SZ]

No one has gave me hope yet! If you find a source please let me know. I still have that antenna but have replaced it with a TarHeel 200 HP. The TarHeel works very well and is more stable, the High Sierra does edge the TarHeel a little bit.
73
Corbett
KW4SZ