Whats everyone using for their az / el rotors and What do you think of them and how trouble free have they been?
I still have to get one .. And its lots of dollars so I wanted it to Be dollars well spent ..
All I have see is the yaesu ones so far that run with the computer in the drivers seat.
Are there other brands that do the same thing ?? Like Wilson , etc ..
Thanks ..
v/r 73
Randy - N2CUA
Randy,
Do take a look at the AlphaSpid RAK-1 rotator. They are not cheap, but far stronger than the Kenpro/Yaesu units, and can be controlled by the usual computer programs. Recently MFJ has started importing them, though they are hard to find on the web site except in the catalog.
Alan WA4SCA
Seconded, some pictures here: http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/Home/TheTeam/HB9DRVsSatelliteSetup/tabid/113...
Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan P. Biddle" APBIDDLE@UNITED.NET
Do take a look at the AlphaSpid RAK-1 rotator. They are not cheap, but far stronger than the Kenpro/Yaesu units, and can be controlled by the usual computer programs. Recently MFJ has started importing them, though they are hard to find on the web site except in the catalog.
----- Forwarded Message ---- From: John Heath g7hia@btinternet.com To: APBIDDLE@mailaps.org Sent: Thursday, 27 August, 2009 4:29:04 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: "best" rotators
If you have the money the AlphaSpid is a very strong and well engineered unit. Probably last for many years. The unit I got runs on AC or DC. I built a dedicated 24V AC supply for mine, nothing more complicated than a big toriodal transformer in a box with switch, fuses, and an "on" light. Better than running it off the radio DC supply.
If its available, get the "mouse" control with it. They have used a computer mouse and connected to the up/down and left right controlls. Its very neat to use on the operating desk.
As in WA4SCA's post mine works fine with automatic satellite tracking.
73 John G7HIA
PS - no financial involvement with the company, just a happy customer.
________________________________ From: Alan P. Biddle APBIDDLE@UNITED.NET To: RSwart1@twcny.rr.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, 26 August, 2009 6:46:27 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: "best" rotators
Randy,
Do take a look at the AlphaSpid RAK-1 rotator. They are not cheap, but far stronger than the Kenpro/Yaesu units, and can be controlled by the usual computer programs. Recently MFJ has started importing them, though they are hard to find on the web site except in the catalog.
Alan WA4SCA
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