Myles, My antennas/rotor are disassembled right now, as we are trying to sell the house. When it was all together, I used an older version of MacDoppler Pro, a Mac G4 tower with a serial card, and an Endeavour Auto Tracker ( http://endeavour-usa.com/ autotracker.htm ) driving a Yaesu 5400 rotor. The system worked FB.
Had I to do it over, I might not choose the Endeavour interface unit. It requires a serial port on the Mac, and I'm not sure if a serial-to USB converter would work right with it (an Imac, for instance, has no provision for a serial card). MacDoppler is an excellent program with great support. The 5400 was purchased used and has been up on my roof for a number of years with no problems. A friend of mine (who may not subscribe to this list) is using a Mac, MacDoppler and a Yaesu 5400. I will email him and see what he is using for an interface unit (I think his Mac is USB-only), and let you know. Bill Howell N5AB On Jul 4, 2009, at 8:12 PM, myles landstein wrote: > Since no one has replied thought I might give it another try, > while perhaps not many are familiar with MacDoppler software, I > hope some would be with the hardware and wouldn't mind offering > some help? > > > thanks > > happy 4th > > > On Jul 3, 2009, at 4:47 PM, myles landstein wrote: > >> Hoping to get some real world advice from those that are using >> MacDoppler and a compatible Rotor /Controller set up as this will >> be my first time getting a rotator and controller. >> >> I wanted to solicit some advice on two fronts, the rotor >> controller basically for ease of use with MacDoppler and >> rotor reliability. >> >> >> My first thoughts were towards a Yaesu 5500 and maybe the >> PrimeTec controller or maybe the LVB tracker as it's less costly. >> >> I read a few reviews but not much was out there in general but >> especially on the PrimeTec... > > Anyone using the PrimeTec? >> >> What are you using as a controller? would appreciate any >> comparisons pro's cons tips tricks you might have >> >> >> My biggest concern really is the Rotator. I am in a situation such >> that after installation, getting back to the roof for repairs >> would be rather difficult. So i am trying to identify the 'best' >> small/moderate sized rotator (az/el) as possible /practical. >> >> Will be turning a small M2 2m and 440 circular pol beam >> >> >> Not really sure how reliable the 5500 is for long term use. so >> if there was a 'better' more reliable and or longer lasting rotor >> out there i'd strongly consider it >> >> The only thing I thought of as a alternative was the AlphaSpid but >> comparing reviews I seem to come out about the same between it and >> the 5500 -hoping some real world responses might help me break the >> 'tie' >> >> >> Since this is all new stuff and I am not finding the usual >> quality 'google' results /reviews (PrimeTec) I would greatly >> appreciate any >> help or experience /advice on this from someone that went down >> this road already and willing to share some first hand info on what >> they use. >> >> >> >> thanks very much grateful for any advice. >> >> >> Going to Dayton '10 It will get better with >> more support! >> >> Myles D Landstein >> N2EHG >> myles.landst...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> >> >> > > Myles Landstein > myles.landst...@gmail.com > please note my new email address > dti will soon be eliminated , gmail is my new home update your dir > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the > author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
