I'm a new owner of a used G-11 (about 2 years old). I pretend to think I've read through all the instructions (and previous threads here) and am unable to find an answer to my problem.
First problem: I am currently experiencing RA drift, before PEC, of up to 40 arcseconds every 5 minutes. I thought that perhaps I hadn't tightened the RA clutch enough, or that I hadn't properly distributed the weight (note that I didn't say "balanced"). I've got clutch knobs and am tightening the clutch about as tight as I can, short of using tools.
Second problem: PEC doesn't appear to work. I've had a lot of experience with PEC training with my C8 Powerstar mount (which had excellent PE of less than 5 arcseconds with training). Under the best circumstances, I'm noting a PE of about 15 arcseconds, peak-to-peak, AFTER PEC.
I know that the fault probably lies in the user and not the mount, so I'd appreciate any advice on what I need to do to correct this.
Thanks,
Glenn Ray Cypress, TX
"Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." from "The Old Astronomer to His Pupil", Sarah Williams (1837-1868)
