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{ "url": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/MML7NEDZBEWGZNNBKVHO45QFF4AQHHB7/?format=api", "mailinglist": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/?format=api", "message_id": "CAJCSnObj=EDJX3rC-LYuLOvjWnj0eRZNM7X5PynKZ2ewtdvmiw@mail.gmail.com", "message_id_hash": "MML7NEDZBEWGZNNBKVHO45QFF4AQHHB7", "thread": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/thread/C2HWV2I373J7BVLWNJFXVGMB3UAKXN54/?format=api", "sender": { "address": "scott23192 (a) gmail.com", "mailman_id": "120e10e05ba14969a11da0a96d21e355", "emails": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/sender/120e10e05ba14969a11da0a96d21e355/emails/?format=api" }, "sender_name": "Scott", "subject": "Re: [amsat-bb] Advise and/or Help", "date": "2016-09-10T20:07:54Z", "parent": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/C2HWV2I373J7BVLWNJFXVGMB3UAKXN54/?format=api", "children": [ "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/OR7GAPNXH2O7LBTJ3QGSCWKWGHPHQ46A/?format=api" ], "votes": { "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "status": "neutral" }, "content": "Hi Jerry.\n\nI have a setup very similar to what you describe and also wanted to be\nlow-budget.\n\nI can't imagine being more pleased with the solution that is spelled out at\nthe following link:\n\nhttp://k3rrr.com/cheap-computer-controlled-tv-rotor-for-amsat-satellites-and-includes-free-satellite-tracking-with-pstrotator-and-the-usb-uirt/\n\n... as long as you have a rotator with an IR remote control, the USB IR\ndevice mentioned in the above article works perfectly.\n\nHope you have as much success & enjoyment with your setup as I do with\nmine.\n\n-Scott, K4KDR\nMontpelier, VA USA\n\n===========================\n\nOn Sat, Sep 10, 2016 at 3:54 PM, Gerald Payton <[email protected]> wrote:\n\n> 73 to ALL,\n>\n> I am preparing to start the assembly of my \"low budget\" station and have a\n> couple of question, please.\n>\n>\n> My first step will employ an azmuthal only inexpensive rotor (RCA VH22F)\n> and a terrestrial use linear dual band antenna (Jetstream JTBM270). The\n> antenna has 3 elements for 2m and 5 for 70cm. I plan to offset the\n> elevation of the antenna 20-30 degrees in a fixed position, rotatable of\n> course. My radio at this time is an IC-2730 dual band which can be used\n> for the FM birds; I am told.\n>\n>\n> Having described my \"phase one plans\", my first question is regarding\n> rotor control. Does anyone know of a rotor control for a three wire\n> inexpensive rotator?\n>\n>\n> Regarding the linear antenna, what would the best mounting angle be for\n> polarization. Yes, I realize that it would not be optimal mounted vertical\n> or horizontal. I assume that a compromise angle might help.\n>\n>\n> Let me explain that portable handheld operation is not feasible dues to my\n> age and living circumstances. A fixed station is my only option. However,\n> that can be improved if necessary and financially feasible.\n>\n>\n> Thanks to each and all.\n>\n> 73,\n>\n> Jerry AB5R\n", "attachments": [] }