27 Jun
2018
27 Jun
'18
4:12 a.m.
I have no operating experience with satellites.
I am installing this G-5500 az-el rotator on a satellite ground station and I am using SatPC32 tracking software and an ERC interface. Everything is operational, so far...
I am trying to decide whether to use 0 to 360 degrees or 0 to 420 degrees on the azimuth rotator. The station is located in Eastern TN, USA. The 0 to 420 uses all available rotation but then the meter readings are not as useful. Are there any preferences on this?
From a practical, operating point of view, should the azimuth mid point or home position have the antenna pointed North or South? Or some other direction?
Thanks for your input.
Butch K8KO