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    "url": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/BUVEBXRTCA3PXGXSHAMGB3CWLTFC3LDN/",
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        "address": "bhowell (a) mail.utexas.edu",
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    "sender_name": "Bill Howell",
    "subject": "[amsat-bb] Re: controller and  Rotator help",
    "date": "2009-07-05T03:02:30Z",
    "parent": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/GTSPOGS5CYPFCGPIIEF2OVCXGUYTI4HC/",
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    "content": "Myles,\n\nMy antennas/rotor are disassembled right now, as we are trying to  \nsell the house.\nWhen it was all together, I used an older version of MacDoppler Pro,  \na Mac G4 tower with a serial card,\nand an Endeavour Auto Tracker ( http://endeavour-usa.com/ \nautotracker.htm ) driving a Yaesu 5400 rotor.\nThe system worked FB.\n\nHad I to do it over, I might not choose the Endeavour interface unit.  \nIt requires a serial port\non the Mac, and I'm not sure if a serial-to USB converter would work  \nright with it\n(an Imac, for instance, has no provision for a serial card).\n\nMacDoppler is an excellent program with great support.\nThe 5400 was purchased used and has been up on my roof for a number  \nof years with no problems.\n\nA friend of mine (who may not subscribe to this list) is using a Mac,  \nMacDoppler and a Yaesu 5400.\nI will email him and see what he is using for an interface unit (I  \nthink his Mac is USB-only), and let you know.\n\nBill Howell N5AB\n\n\nOn Jul 4, 2009, at 8:12 PM, myles landstein wrote:\n\n> Since no one has  replied  thought  I might give it another  try,\n> while perhaps not many  are familiar with MacDoppler software,  I\n> hope  some would  be  with the  hardware and wouldn't mind  offering\n> some  help?\n>\n>\n> thanks\n>\n> happy 4th\n>\n>\n> On Jul 3, 2009, at 4:47 PM, myles landstein wrote:\n>\n>> Hoping to get some real world advice from those that are using\n>> MacDoppler and a compatible Rotor /Controller set up as this will\n>> be my first time getting a rotator and controller.\n>>\n>> I wanted to solicit some advice on two fronts, the rotor\n>> controller basically for ease of use with MacDoppler and\n>> rotor reliability.\n>>\n>>\n>> My first thoughts were towards a Yaesu 5500 and maybe the\n>> PrimeTec controller or maybe the LVB tracker as it's less costly.\n>>\n>> I read a few reviews but not much was out there in general but\n>> especially on the PrimeTec...\n>\n> Anyone using the PrimeTec?\n>>\n>> What are you using as a controller? would appreciate any\n>> comparisons pro's cons tips tricks you might have\n>>\n>>\n>> My biggest concern really is the Rotator. I am in a situation such\n>> that after installation, getting back to the roof for repairs\n>> would be rather difficult. So i am trying to identify the 'best'\n>> small/moderate sized rotator (az/el) as possible /practical.\n>>\n>> Will be turning a small M2 2m and 440 circular pol beam\n>>\n>>\n>> Not really sure how reliable the 5500 is for long term use. so\n>> if there was a 'better' more reliable and or longer lasting rotor\n>> out there i'd strongly consider it\n>>\n>> The only thing I thought of as a alternative was the AlphaSpid but\n>> comparing reviews I seem to come out about the same between it and\n>> the 5500 -hoping some real world  responses might  help me break the\n>> 'tie'\n>>\n>>\n>> Since this is all new stuff and I am not finding the usual\n>> quality 'google' results /reviews (PrimeTec) I would greatly\n>> appreciate any\n>> help or experience /advice on this from someone that went down\n>> this road already and willing to share some first hand info on what\n>> they use.\n>>\n>>\n>>\n>> thanks very much grateful for any advice.\n>>\n>>\n>> Going to Dayton '10  It will get better with\n>> more support!\n>>\n>> Myles D   Landstein\n>> N2EHG\n>> [email protected]\n>>\n>>\n>>\n>>\n>>\n>>\n>\n> Myles Landstein\n> [email protected]\n> please note my   new email address\n> dti will soon be eliminated , gmail is my new home  update your dir\n>\n> _______________________________________________\n> Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the  \n> author.\n> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite  \n> program!\n> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n\n",
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