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{ "url": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/MYXB6ZGD3VRDXPX4O2MXI3LZ2FTZWW7B/?format=api", "mailinglist": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/?format=api", "message_id": "[email protected]", "message_id_hash": "MYXB6ZGD3VRDXPX4O2MXI3LZ2FTZWW7B", "thread": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/thread/NFWM43NL7TMW7XRGYUKRHAMT5NPLEN7H/?format=api", "sender": { "address": "erich.eichmann (a) t-online.de", "mailman_id": "6679c7cde510458f8117afd8289f9948", "emails": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/sender/6679c7cde510458f8117afd8289f9948/emails/?format=api" }, "sender_name": "Erich Eichmann", "subject": "Re: [amsat-bb] Alfa/Spid RAS/HR", "date": "2016-05-02T10:37:49Z", "parent": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/NFWM43NL7TMW7XRGYUKRHAMT5NPLEN7H/?format=api", "children": [], "votes": { "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "status": "neutral" }, "content": "SatPC32 supports also the Alfa Spid modes Rot2 and MD1/2 (not only the \nYaesu mode). It comes with interface programs for both modes.\n\nErich, DK1TB\n\nAm 01.05.2016 um 22:09 schrieb Norm n3ykf:\n> Picked up one of these NIB for just over half sale price, including\n> the MD-02 control box.\n>\n> Works well. Had it spinning around for 7 days. Last park found the\n> antenna where it was supposed to be.\n>\n> No mechanical re-alignment was performed during testing.\n>\n> Satpc32 would only drive it if the MD-02 was set to accept GS-232.\n> Tried this first. Software spun the rotator around 850 degrees in one\n> direction. Took two days to accomplish this feat. Ran the box\n> allllllll the way back to 0.\n>\n> Used PST rotator with the same setup. GS-232 via usb. No problems in 5 days.\n>\n> Think I found the problem with PST rotator. Haven't gotten to play\n> with it to see.\n>\n> Schematics were easy to follow. Documentation was typicial chinglish.\n>\n> Mechanically, it's built like a tank. Quality control is typical\n> eastern European/former Soviet republic style. Check out the drill\n> shaving embedded in the grease:\n>\n> https://www.flickr.com/photos/n3ykf/25825497034/in/dateposted/\n>\n> How the manufacturer suggests running control and RF cables throught\n> the mast baffles me. This is a shot with the cable grommet plate\n> removed:\n>\n> https://www.flickr.com/photos/n3ykf/26364148821/in/dateposted/\n>\n> The top of the casting has a hole that measures approximately 1\"\n>\n> Get the cables in there? Sure! I give it about two months of heavy use\n> before erosion of cable jacket causes shorts. Lots of exposed\n> electronics inside. Who wants +24VDC on the coax shield?\n>\n> Used a recycled AT power supply for +12V and a 6A +24VDC for motor B+.\n>\n> Antenna was an 2m Elk for testing. Next up is adding buckets of concrete.\n>\n> Norm n3ykf\n> _______________________________________________\n> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available\n> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed\n> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.\n> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!\n> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n>\n\n", "attachments": [] }