Does anyone know of a program, or a rotor driver for a tracking program, that works with the M2 RX2800PX rotor control boxes? They use a serial interface. It works something like this The computer sends "A<CR>" and the rotor control box sends back the current azimuth Computer sends "E<CR>" and rotor sends back current elevation Computer sends "A68.4<CR>" and the rotor goes to azimuth 68.4
etc.
Any ideas on a tracker that talks that language?
Jim
Jim,
No personal experience, but M2 rotators are among those supported by SatPC32.
73s,
Alan WA4SCA
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On 05/09/2015, Jim White jim@coloradosatellite.com wrote:
Does anyone know of a program, or a rotor driver for a tracking program, that works with the M2 RX2800PX rotor control boxes?
From the manual:
Many off the shelf software packages are available that support the M2 Software Protocol, including Ham Radio Deluxe, SATPC 32, and NOVA for window.
http://www.m2inc.com/content/PDF%20MANUALS/RC2800%20SERIES/RC2800PXB-AZMAN04...
Hi Jim,
I use STL Tracker for tracking and controlling the M2 Rotators: http://www.stltracker.com/ It works with a few different versions of the M2 controller. It's free to download and use, but to save the configuration you need to purchase a serial number.
73, -Daniel, VA3KKZ
On 09/04/2015 23:53, Jim White wrote:
Does anyone know of a program, or a rotor driver for a tracking program, that works with the M2 RX2800PX rotor control boxes? They use a serial interface. It works something like this The computer sends "A<CR>" and the rotor control box sends back the current azimuth Computer sends "E<CR>" and rotor sends back current elevation Computer sends "A68.4<CR>" and the rotor goes to azimuth 68.4
etc.
Any ideas on a tracker that talks that language?
Jim _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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