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{ "url": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/VCWVXDCJ3VCIJ2R5KURK27KGKT3N3L4G/", "mailinglist": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/", "message_id": "E95DBEA539E243B6BBE75CA6CC722083@JohnPC", "message_id_hash": "VCWVXDCJ3VCIJ2R5KURK27KGKT3N3L4G", "thread": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/thread/ITNSCKJJUDS2YA277L4KCD7ML4LQ2FLN/", "sender": { "address": "ns1z (a) cfl.rr.com", "mailman_id": null, "emails": null }, "sender_name": "John", "subject": "[amsat-bb] Re: controller and Rotator help", "date": "2009-07-09T08:58:12Z", "parent": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/ITNSCKJJUDS2YA277L4KCD7ML4LQ2FLN/", "children": [], "votes": { "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "status": "neutral" }, "content": "Here is a link to a fellow ham who produces fantastic kits/fully \nassembled units. They are REAL reasonable priced and work just great. \nGive him a try you will be very happy with the results.\nhttp://www.foxdelta.com/products/satellite.htm\n\n----- Original Message ----- \nFrom: \"Bill Howell\" <[email protected]>\nTo: \"Amsat List\" <[email protected]>\nSent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 7:00 PM\nSubject: [amsat-bb] Re: controller and Rotator help\n\n\n> Myles,\n>\n> My friend is using a Yaesu 5400 rotor (the currently available model\n> is the 5500).\n> I do not believe that he has had any problem with it, nor have I.\n> He uses a controller created by Mark Spencer, WA8SME. Here is a link\n> to the original QST page that describes it:\n> http://www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/ariss-kits/\n> Note that the kit is no longer available through Mark or the ARRL.\n> The boards are available through Far Circuits...\n> http://www.farcircuits.net/control1.htm\n> It is described as \"SATELITE TRACKER INTERFACE FOR G-5500, G-5400,\n> NOVA, SatPC32 BY WA8SME\n> INCLUDES PROGRAMMED PIC AND BOARD\".\n>\n> What you are buying is a circuit board and programmed PIC chip. You\n> will have to buy miscellaneous parts to finish out the project.\n>\n> When used with MacDoppler, the \"EasyCom\" protocol is selected .\n>\n> I hope all the above is not too confusing.\n>\n> You mention a concern about not having access to the roof, once the\n> rotor is installed.\n>\n> Keep in mind that at some point in the future, you may end up having\n> to get up there and troubleshoot the unit or perhaps attend to a coax\n> connector that is letting in the rain, etc.\n>\n> Bill Howell N5AB\n>\n>\n>\n> On Jul 5, 2009, at 5:44 AM, myles landstein wrote:\n>\n>\n>> hi\n>>\n>> thank you very much for all the info and willingness to ask a\n>> friend about his setup\n>> could you in particular ask what his experience was w/the\n>> rotator was it 'trouble free' for him\n>>\n>>\n>> my biggest concern is getting a bad brand of rotator\n>> because it will be very difficult for me t get the building\n>> to give me access to the roof and to hire people to have to\n>> climb up and replace a rotator so naturally i want to make sure\n>> to get the right brand, the alpha spid seems to be double in\n>> price not chump change so while i don't mind getting one,\n>> i don't want to waste money if the yaesu is 'ok' and so far i\n>> don't know anyone who said they had the spid perhaps it's\n>> problematic or just too $$\n>>\n>> excuse my babble and again thanks for all\n>>\n>> myles\n>>\n>>\n>> On Jul 4, 2009, at 11:02 PM, Bill Howell wrote:\n>>\n>>> Myles,\n>>>\n>>> My antennas/rotor are disassembled right now, as we are trying to\n>>> sell the house.\n>>> When it was all together, I used an older version of MacDoppler Pro,\n>>> a Mac G4 tower with a serial card,\n>>> and an Endeavour Auto Tracker ( http://endeavour-usa.com/\n>>> autotracker.htm ) driving a Yaesu 5400 rotor.\n>>> The system worked FB.\n>>>\n>>> Had I to do it over, I might not choose the Endeavour interface \n>>> unit.\n>>> It requires a serial port\n>>> on the Mac, and I'm not sure if a serial-to USB converter would work\n>>> right with it\n>>> (an Imac, for instance, has no provision for a serial card).\n>>>\n>>> MacDoppler is an excellent program with great support.\n>>> The 5400 was purchased used and has been up on my roof for a number\n>>> of years with no problems.\n>>>\n>>> A friend of mine (who may not subscribe to this list) is using a \n>>> Mac,\n>>> MacDoppler and a Yaesu 5400.\n>>> I will email him and see what he is using for an interface unit (I\n>>> think his Mac is USB-only), and let you know.\n>>>\n>>> Bill Howell N5AB\n>>>\n>>>\n>>> On 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 \n>>>> 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\n>>>>> 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 \n>>>>> 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>>> _______________________________________________\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>> 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> _______________________________________________\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\n\n", "attachments": [] }