If you're willing to try an Arduino and some homebrewing, there is this:
http://blog.radioartisan.com/yaesu-rotator-computer-serial-interface/
It emulates both Yaesu and Easycom protocols, can have an LCD display, and the current development version of code has moon and sun tracking. M0UPU offers a PC board that will work with the software, mated with an Arduino Uno or Mega:
73 Goody K3NG
On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 9:15 AM, Jeff Griffin kb2m@comcast.net wrote:
My tried and true KCT card setup is in failure mode. I've been using the KCT for 17 years ! The hard drive controller in the ISA slotted PC appears to have failed. I'm not going to look for yet another ISA motherboard.
I'm looking for a USB solution that will work with 32/64 bit WIN7/8, SatPC32, and my 5500 Yaesu rotor. I was thinking of building a LVB tracker, but there doesn't seem to be any kits available. Anyone have any suggestions on what will meet my requirements?
73 Jeff kb2m
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