[amsat-bb] Re: Alpha Spid Big-RAS AZ & EL Rotator

[Stefan Wagener]

Hi Sion,

Look at the images at:
http://www.rfhamdesign.com/products/antennerotor/bigrashr/index.html

there is one picture with the terminal box open on the rotor. Also, the
rotors are now available with a high resolution option (0.1 degree). If you
get a new one, might as well do that. We are planning on doing the same for
a station here in Winnipeg. Also, compare prices for the rotor. Even with
shipping and taxes the above mentioned source is still far less expensive
then anyone in NA.

Hope that helps,

Stefan VE4NSA


On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 3:11 AM, Sion Chow Q. C. (9W2QC) <9w...@9w2qc.net>wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> I understand that the Alpha Spid Big-RAS AZ & EL Rotator requires 4
> control cables each for it Azimuth and Elevation control.
>
> However, I am not able to find out if the connector on the outdoor rotator
> end consist of 2 separate connectors for the AZ and EL motor (like the
> Yaesu G-5500) or if they are connected all together at one point.  Also
> would be great if someone could advice if the connection point consists of
> screw on terminals or some kind of connector plug is used.
>
> This is in preparation of ISS HAM TV reception and would like to
> understand the above before deciding if I should purchase this rotor.
>
> Thank you.
>
> 73,
> Sion Chow Q. C.,
> 9M2CQC, WQ2C
>
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[amsat-bb] Re: Alpha Spid Big-RAS AZ & EL Rotator

[Sion Chow Q. C. (9W2QC)]

Hi Stefan,

Thank you for the reply and also to those who have replied privately.

I have taken a look the high resolution version and though I agree  
that this is a better option to go, cost is unfortunately prohibitive  
at this time.  Anyhow will still re-evaluate the options and perhaps  
in a long run this would better, since I have intention to work EME in  
the future.


73, Sion, 9M2CQC, WQ2C


Quoting Stefan Wagener :


Hi Sion,

Look at the images at:
http://www.rfhamdesign.com/products/antennerotor/bigrashr/index.html

there is one picture with the terminal box open on the rotor. Also, the
rotors are now available with a high resolution option (0.1 degree). If you
get a new one, might as well do that. We are planning on doing the same for
a station here in Winnipeg. Also, compare prices for the rotor. Even with
shipping and taxes the above mentioned source is still far less expensive
then anyone in NA.

Hope that helps,

Stefan VE4NSA


On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 3:11 AM, Sion Chow Q. C. (9W2QC)  
<9w...@9w2qc.net>wrote:



Dear All,

I understand that the Alpha Spid Big-RAS AZ & EL Rotator requires 4
control cables each for it Azimuth and Elevation control.

However, I am not able to find out if the connector on the outdoor rotator
end consist of 2 separate connectors for the AZ and EL motor (like the
Yaesu G-5500) or if they are connected all together at one point.  Also
would be great if someone could advice if the connection point consists of
screw on terminals or some kind of connector plug is used.

This is in preparation of ISS HAM TV reception and would like to
understand the above before deciding if I should purchase this rotor.

Thank you.

73,
Sion Chow Q. C.,
9M2CQC, WQ2C

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