Hi Zack, I use an Alliance TV-type rotor on its side for elevation, and a regular light duty ham-type rotor for azimuth, both tied into a home-brewed controller for fully automatic operation.
See: http://home.wavecable.com/~ko6th/ at the top of the page. Have fun, Greg KO6TH > From: zack.kd8...@hotmail.com > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:53:59 -0500 > Subject: [amsat-bb] Rotors > > All, > > Is there any other good light duty rotor other than the Yaesu G-5500 that > would work well for satellite work? I might like to consider getting one for > some homemade antennas that I might use for a rover setup. Other than the > rotor and a computer, what do I need to be able to get the thing to track the > birds. I know I obviously need a tracking program like SatPC32, Orbitron, > HRD – Are any of those better than another? Sorry for the “amateur” > questions – I have never done anything with rotors – just the Arrow/HT and > standing out in the cold freezing combination. ;-) > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > _______________________________________________ > 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
