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Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500?
by John Price 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

I looked around on the net for a substitute 500 ohm pot for the rotor. I finally called Yaesu and got tech support after a long wait. The potentiometer in the 5400, 5500 and 5600 are the same part. The order department still has the old number for the 5400 which caused them to say they did not stock them anymore. Here is the part number and price for the pot. #S8101823 Price $12.35 That should settle the question about fixing the control box or the rotor. 73's << John On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM, Peter Sils <kd0aa(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > John, > > TNX 4 the info!!! > > 73 Peter KD0AA > > --- On *Tue, 6/16/09, John Price <n4qwf1(a)gmail.com>* wrote: > > > From: John Price <n4qwf1(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500? > To: "Peter Sils" <kd0aa(a)yahoo.com>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 6:04 PM > > Short of it is I don't know. I don't have a 5500. I would suggest you call > Yaesu @ 1-714-827-7600 and ask if part #Q9000404 is listed for that rotor. > They can answer that question for you. While you are at it as I did not > think to ask would you inquire if they have any info on who made the > potentiometer in the AZ and EL rotors for them and do they have a > manufactures part number for it. I believe they are the same part. I am sure > there are lots of folks here that would like that info. > > Thanks << John > > On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Peter Sils <kd0aa(a)yahoo.com<http://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kd0aa@yahoo.com> > > wrote: > >> Hi John, >> >> I have a 5500 - are they the same pots? >> >> Part # and price would be appreciated! >> >> TNX in advance OM!! >> >> 73 Peter >> >> >> Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:16:12 -0400 >> From: John Price <n4qwf1(a)gmail.com<http://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n4qwf1@gmail.com> >> > >> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5500 >> To: n8bbq(a)roadrunner.com<http://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n8bbq@roadrunner.com>, >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<http://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=amsat-bb@amsat.org> >> Message-ID: >> <8d1b8e80906151516w34fc90edraaebbddfbd66c632(a)mail.gmail.com<http://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=8d1b8e80906151516w34fc90edraae…> >> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 >> Hey, I called Yaseu to order the pots and have 6 coming. Why so many >> you ask? I was going to order a few of the pots for the rotor as well >> while I was at it and found out they no longer stock them. If you have >> a 5400 I would call Yaesu and get some of the control box pots while >> they are still available. I have the phone number and part number if >> you need it. >> 73's << John >> >> > > > -- > N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator > AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS > Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG<http://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=N4QWF@AMSAT.ORG> > Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 > http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/<http://home.comcast.net/%7En4qwf/site/> > Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ > Amsat Member #27845 > DXCC #33,478 > VUCC SAT #135 > WAS SAT #296 > 51 on AO-51 #13 > LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il > From the Foothills of the Blueridge > > *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving > safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, > thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a > ride!" > > > -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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ZS2BK heard in GI84ow
by ps8rf ps8 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

Hello All, I would like to inform to all, one more surprise by AO-7. Yesterday ( Orbit: 58267 - 16/06/2009 - 20:15:22 UTC) I heard the station of Andre, ZS2BK, in cw, via AO-7 in GI84ow. The distance is 4805 miles (7694 km). Congratullations Andre. A little more than the contact ( ssb ) that was made with Jean-Jacques, ON7EQ. According to Roland, PY4ZBZ, the area of coverage of AO7 is approximately 7,904 Km. The contacts are close to the limit of A0-7. I hope soon keep in cw (or perhaps ssb ) contact with Andre and are open to any Sked way AO-7 or another satellite. Thanks all . The recording began at 20:14:47 (UTC) and 20:15:22 (UTC) heard the first signal cw, in the frequency of 145.940 MHz, the last sign I heard 20:15:52 UTC. A file with the rx audio was added in youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JUyIIi0s4I Best regards 73 Piraja, PS8RF _________________________________________________________________ Conheça os novos produtos Windows Live! Clique aqui. http://www.windowslive.com.br

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ZS2BK heard in GI84ow
by ps8rf ps8 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

Hello All, I would like to inform to all, one more surprise by AO-7. Yesterday ( Orbit: 58267 - 16/06/2009 - 20:15:22 UTC) I heard the station of Andre, ZS2BK, in cw, via AO-7 in GI84ow. The distance is 4805 miles (7694 km). Congratullations Andre. A little more than the contact ( ssb ) that was made with Jean-Jacques, ON7EQ. According to Roland, PY4ZBZ, the area of coverage of AO7 is approximately 7,904 Km. The contacts are close to the limit of A0-7. I hope soon keep in cw (or perhaps ssb ) contact with Andre and are open to any Sked way AO-7 or another satellite. Thanks all . The recording began at 20:14:47 (UTC) and 20:15:22 (UTC) heard the first signal cw, in the frequency of 145.940 MHz, the last sign I heard 20:15:52 UTC. A file with the rx audio was added in youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JUyIIi0s4I Best regards 73 Piraja, PS8RF _________________________________________________________________ Emoticons e Winks super diferentes para o Messenger. Baixe agora, é grátis! http://specials.br.msn.com/ilovemessenger/pacotes.aspx

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ZS2BK heard in GI84ow
by ps8rf ps8 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

Hello All, I would like to inform to all, one more surprise by AO-7. Yesterday ( Orbit: 58267 - 16/06/2009 - 20:15:22 UTC) I heard the station of Andre, ZS2BK, in cw, via AO-7 in GI84ow. The distance is 4805 miles (7694 km). Congratullations Andre. A little more than the contact ( ssb ) that was made with Jean-Jacques, ON7EQ. According to Roland, PY4ZBZ, the area of coverage of AO7 is approximately 7,904 Km. The contacts are close to the limit of A0-7. I hope soon keep in cw (or perhaps ssb ) contact with Andre and are open to any Sked way AO-7 or another satellite. Thanks all . The recording began at 20:14:47 (UTC) and 20:15:22 (UTC) heard the first signal cw, in the frequency of 145.940 MHz, the last sign I heard 20:15:52 UTC. A file with the rx audio was added in youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JUyIIi0s4I Best regards 73 Piraja, PS8RF _________________________________________________________________ Descubra todas as novidades do novo Internet Explorer 8 http://brasil.microsoft.com.br/IE8/mergulhe/?utm_source=MSN%3BHotmail&utm_m…

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U bracket for G-5400/G-5500
by Ramon Gonzalez 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

Hello, I have a brand new, never used U bracket for a G-5400/G5500 rotor. I purchased this after I purchased a Kenpro rotor that had the bracket missing, but I ended up never using it. If anyone out there needs one, send me a private email. Thanks.

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CP6 Decoding
by James Denneny 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

I am troubleshooting a CP-6 decoding problem. I have excellent copy on CP-6. Keps are good. Signal is strong but no decode. Equipment is IC-910H and AEA DSP2232. I checked everything out with APRS FM copy on 144.390 using hyperterminal - good copy in FM packet. PC & TNC use com 3 - 9600,8.N,1 to communicate. PC flowcontrol is hardware. DSP2232 is set for MOD p12 (p1 1200bps). I do not see any TNC lockup during data bursts. Radio is set for LSB when tracking CP-6. I even tried using hyperterminal connection in lieu of CP-6 decoder. NADA What am I missing? Jim K7EG

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Field Day 2009
by Bruce 16 Jun '09

16 Jun '09

Don't forget, Murphy is going to make an unexpected visit to many field day sites this year. Be prepared, have a backup of your backup. For complete field day rules, visit amsat.org http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/awards/amsatfd.php Also, there will be a special station on the air. My friend Keko, TI5KD, will be on the operating as TI5A. Not only will it give you another contact but for some it will be a new grid and a new country. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org

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That was quick!
by Leroy Stenzel 16 Jun '09

16 Jun '09

Sorry, folks. The accessories I offered went quickly. Leroy, W5VG

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Garmin GPS12 data and power cable
by Leroy Stenzel 16 Jun '09

16 Jun '09

My Garmin GPS12 was destroyed in a freak accident. Its power and data cable is available free if you can use it. I will send to the first one who asks. Contact me direct - not on the BB. 73 to all, Leroy, W5VG AMSAT #2916

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Alinco DJ-580 Accessories
by Leroy Stenzel 16 Jun '09

16 Jun '09

My Alinco DJ-580 met with a terrible accident and is no longer with us. Seriously, the radio was destroyed in a freak mishap. I have the following accessories that I will send to you free if you can use them: Alinco EDC-43 12-volt power cable assembly Alinco EDC-24 battery charger for ni-cad batteries Alinco floor plate (battery cover) for use when operating the radio without batteries EarTalk remote microphone and earpiece with PTT for the DJ-580 I will send to the first request I receive - respond direct to me - not thru BB. I'll let you know when they are gone.

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