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        "address": "k6fw1 (a) verizon.net",
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    "sender_name": "Frank Westphal",
    "subject": "Re: [amsat-bb] Question regarding Yaesu G-5500 AZ/EL Rotor",
    "date": "2017-11-27T16:03:22Z",
    "parent": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/BZ3CRHUG65A4UNBUVULX2TGAL7H7JB3M/?format=api",
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    "content": "Bernie,\n\nI have the G-5400, previous model, and connected a tracker interface \ndirectly into the 8 pin DIN on the back of the control unit.  The \ntracker interface connects to your computer.  All the interface does is \na level conversion from RS232 to TTL.  The tracker interface I use came \nfrom Germany.  SATPC32 works perfectly with this setup.\n\nNo additional parts or modification of the control unit was necessary.\n\n73,\n\nFrank\nK6FW\n\nOn 11/26/17 10:02 PM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote:\n> Dear Folks:\n>\n> I am looking into getting a satellite tracker box to connect my \n> computer to my G-5500 rotor so I don't have to manually track \n> satellites any more.  I get the impression that I would hook the \n> tracker box into the back of the rotor control box (where the 8 pin \n> DIN female connector is).  However, the manual for the 5500 states as \n> follows:  \"If the optional GS-232 Computer Control Interfaces Unit is \n> installed, the RS-232C cable from the computer routes through this \n> grommet ...\"\n>\n> This implies that I need to buy something else from Yaesu and install \n> it in the control box in order to utilize a tracker box. But, I've \n> never heard of anyone doing that.  So, has someone out there hooked up \n> a 5500, and did you have to buy an optional unit for the Yaesu rotor \n> control box?\n>\n> Thanks for your help.  73 de Bernie, KF0QS\n>\n> _______________________________________________\n> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available\n> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. \n> Opinions expressed\n> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views \n> of AMSAT-NA.\n> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite \n> program!\n> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n\n\n",
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