.
73, Steve - IW1RDZ
Da: Stephen E. Belter s...@wintek.com
A: John Price n4q...@gmail.com; AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org
Inviato: Mercoledì 22 Maggio 2013 3:17
Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB 5400 rotor control problem
John,
You will get better answers from other people on the list, but a couple
:* Mercoledì 22 Maggio 2013 3:17
*Oggetto:* [amsat-bb] Re: LVB 5400 rotor control problem
John,
You will get better answers from other people on the list, but a couple of
things come to mind:
1. Do the meters still work on the Yaesu G5400B control box? If so, the
potentiometers and wiring between
John,
You will get better answers from other people on the list, but a couple of
things come to mind:
1. Do the meters still work on the Yaesu G5400B control box? If so, the
potentiometers and wiring between the Yaesu control box and the rotors are
probably OK. If not, check for broken or
Yanko,
I had the same problem and in my case the PIC chip needed replacing.
73,
Andreas, N6NU
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:23:54 -0500
From: samy...@shell4you.net
To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb]
Yanko
forgot to add, just follow the instruction within the LVB trackers manual,
connect the LVB tracker via
Telnet software, ignore the LCD screen on the tracker, set the limits and Write
to the Pic.
Once these limits have been set and written. switch the tracker off then back
on again.
Hi Yanko
Make sure the tracker box is grounded well and power supply is good.
I had terrible static electricity problems with mine.
You can also contact Mike Young [wb8...@ameritech.net] . Mike is the
volunteer manufacturer of LVB Trackers for AMSAT
Dave W0DHB
-Original Message-
From:
Thanks Dave,
I've already checked the power . I'm getting 13V on
pin7 to ground and the grounding is good . Mike wb8cxo said that is the
pic so we will see. This tracker worked with no problems for year and
now I have this issues .
73 and looking forward to catch you on the
birds
Yanko,
Good Deal
The PIC would have been my next guess :-)
-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf
Of samy...@shell4you.net
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 6:28 PM
To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB tracker problem
I just suggest to disconnect civ control and try connecting lvb tracker to the
serial port used for civ.
Another option wold be to try another software, for example hrd has a rotor
control software I use with my lvb tracker. Then try to understand...
73, Steve - IW1RDZ
Inviata dal mio
Hi Myles,
I use the LVB + G5500 and it works well. I have mine set up with the
G5500 as a North stopping rotator, and have it set for 360 degrees max
az. I also just used the front buttons on the LVB to program it,
found it much easier following the on-screen menu prompts than
entering
Hello, I don't know if it could help, anyway, I had problems until I directy
programmed the pic in circuit, following the instructions on the web site.
(I used a prototype board, not the official PCB).
73, Steve
Da: Yanko P. Yankov samy...@shell4you.net
A:
Hi Bob,
Can you check your jumper settings are set correctly? Also make sure you're
on V0.9 firmware.
Howard
-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Bob Herrell
Sent: 07 January 2011 17:19
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject:
Hi Bob,
You might take a look at the serial port's configuration for flow control
handshaking. I don't know if the Tracker supports it, but the symptoms sound
like the PC is set for Hardware handshaking and either the tracker doesn't
support it, or the cable between the Tracker and the PC is
Hi Harvey,
Mine has held for almost a year now.
It lost data after a power failure one time
in the middle of tracking,
but it seems to hold most of the time.
73,
Joe
KI4TZ
H. Vordenbaum wrote:
LVB Tracker with KR-5400A Controller.
EEPROM does not hold calibration after Controller is turned
, 11:42:05
Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB Tracker
Hi Harvey,
Mine has held for almost a year now.
It lost data after a power failure one time
in the middle of tracking,
but it seems to hold most of the time.
73,
Joe
KI4TZ
H. Vordenbaum wrote:
LVB Tracker with KR-5400A Controller.
EEPROM does
Hi Mark
Sorry for the delay in replying, I only seem to get time to read the -bb
these days when I catch stuff on my commute on the subway (tube to us
Brits). Apart from the display, is the serial port and rotator movement what
you'd expect?
Howard G6LVB
-Original Message-
From:
Hi Howard,
We have already taken care of them.
Thanks,
Gould
- Original Message -
From: Howard Long how...@howardlong.com
To: 'Mark n Kathy Rowland' stretc...@msn.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7:25 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB Tracker Help
Hi Mark
Sorry
Bob
As part of a diagnosis, I would certainly try your suggestion to see if you
can reproduce the fault.
Before taking it apart, you might also want to see if you can talk to the
unit from a terminal emulator when it hangs to try to identify whether it's
a USB/Tracker/USB driver/SatPC32 related
Bob,
I built the LVB tracker up from one of Howard's early bare boards.
I had these problems interfacing to an old Wilson 550 rotor. I added relay
circuits inside the old rotor box. The relay coils had supression diodes. The
relays were switching 120 VAC which I think was the root cause. I
Hi
Sorry I only just saw this thread on the way into work today, these days I
only seem to have time to browse the BB on my commute I'm afraid.
I wonder if you have tried erasing the FTDI drivers with their utility and
re-installing them?
In addition, to check the FTDI COM port is working, I
I didn't see anyone try to assist..sooo...
Many questions.. What software both the tracking and the operating system??
What doesn't it do?
I have a similar set up with Yaesu rotor, LVB tracker with USB interface and
I am using SatPC32.
You MUST configure your computer port to work with the
Joe
It is probable that the surge got deeper into the the tracker and
damaged other components.
Lightning has a habit of doing major damage and also stressing other parts.
It is probable that the control device has experienced EMP damage
that causes it to do strange things.
I learned my lesson
Hi Glenn, No, the tracker works fine with a Serial to USB adaptor, I
would just like to
eliminate the adaptor. The comport on the laptop may be faulty. I just
got it yesterday at the
show. That is why I asked it there were any
port settings that anyone had used different from the virtual USB
Flex is fully aware that the price of the V/U + the 5000 will limit the
sales of the V/U. For those already owning the 5000, the V/U together as
two sixty watt units with high performance and fully capable of full
duplex operation, and is CHEAPER than the same system assembled from
DEMI units.
On Sun, February 7, 2010 02:10, Mark L. Hammond wrote:
Remember that AMSAT-UK sells LVB Tracker kits, as I recall!
One thing I run into, the kit and enclosure from NA and UK aren't
compatible.
The one I received also had a couple of PCB defects causing it difficult
the get it working.
But
n4hy expunged (n...@flex-radio.com):
After the 2 feet of snow melts, I will be refurbishing the rotator where
needed. I am hoping this and the antenna deployment coincides with the
arrival of my U/V full duplex 60w on both bands, transverter block
arrives from Flex and I get back on
Hi Bob,
Really, at the risk of oversimplifying, all the LVB tracker does is ground
pins, so any rotor hardware/interface that works from that principle is set.
I'm sure lots of us are interested in real world performance and ease of use
reports from the Flex with VHF/UHF. I just wish the
I used a small radio shack board, a couple of transistors, and 2 DPDT (could be
SPDT) 5V relays
to duplicate the interface in the G5400B controller in the KR-500, including
the DIN plug connection.
The LVB tracker should easily interface to the G5400B Yaesu rotor controller.
John Kopala
N7JK
Hi,
AMSAT-UK offer various kits on the LVB Tracker from bare motherboards
(including the TCP/USB interface board) to full kits (enclosure, display,
motherboard and components).
Please check the AMSAT-UK website for details http://www.uk.amsat.org (the
link to the shop is on the left hand side
Ok thanks. I will stay tuned !! Hi !
73
2009/10/14 Ciaran Morgan cia...@it-sparkles.co.uk
Hi,
AMSAT-UK offer various kits on the LVB Tracker from bare motherboards
(including the TCP/USB interface board) to full kits (enclosure, display,
motherboard and components).
Please check the
- Original Message -
From: Stefano Simonetti iw1...@yahoo.it
To: Allen Fugelseth al...@cruzio.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 2:45 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: lvb tracker circuit -- xtal?
Thanks Allen,
my unit is not really a new unit that does not run
Thanks Allen,
my unit is not really a new unit that does not run, it is a homebrewed unit on
a what we call 1000 fori board (a board with holes that you have to wire).
Today I changed Xtal with a 4.433 and tried the in circuit programming
(picprog procedure).
Finally, when I understood
a top row of slightly dark blocks? Try
checking the contrast adjustment.
73, Howard G6LVB
-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Stefano Simonetti
Sent: 23 August 2009 10:40
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: lvb tracker
Inviato: Lunedì 24 agosto 2009, 19:05:59
Oggetto: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: lvb tracker circuit -- xtal?
Hi Stefano.
Yes, as others have stated, you need a 4MHz crystal for the serial port bit
rate to be correct.
Please also use the latest .HEX file (0.9) located here:
http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles
Thanks to all for comments.
This evening I 'll try to re-flash PIC with the correct fuses, and try with the
3,5...MHz XTAL I have, to obtain at least LCD on.
The external flashing introduces another variable, right.
Ciao, Stefano.
___
Sent
I 've read now the .c file included in the lvb distribution, I noticed that
xtal frequency surely affects the baud rate.
I will find a 4 Mhz xtal, sorry for BW.
Da: Stefano Simonetti iw1...@yahoo.it
A: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Inviato: Sabato 22 agosto 2009,
@amsat.org
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 5:36 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: lvb tracker circuit -- xtal?
I 've read now the .c file included in the lvb distribution, I noticed that
xtal frequency surely affects the baud rate.
I will find a 4 Mhz xtal, sorry for BW.
Da
Hi Myles
Just wondering if anyone out there using the LVB, could drop me a
line and let me know their opinions and experience with it
I can only say good things about the LVB Tracker ;-)
73, Howard G6LVB
___
Sent via amsat...@amsat.org.
Hello Myles,
I have one LVB tracker interface under Yaesu G5500 rotator, is not installed
outside yet, what I have idea to do this weekend, but i can tell you I have
made 1 week tests inside home and I liked very much the precision and
performance under NOVA for Windows.
Easy, no external DC
Hi,
I am using the LVB Tracker since few months now, with automatic tracking
controlled by SATPC32 (on a lap top running Windows XP, connected directly
to the LVB Tracker via USB) with absulutely no problems...
The antennas are controlled by G-5500.
By the way, the SatPC32 SW also controlls hre
Myles,
I have had one of the original LVB units AMSAT made as the fundraiser(visit
AMSAT website to purchase). It has worked flawlessly. It is a bit of a
challenge to put it in place and calibrate if you have NOT ever set up
something like this before. I have had many experiences doing so and
Hi Myles,
Simply stated---this is a very functional and easy to use track box,
with exceptional attention to construction detail when purchased
already assembled by AMSAT (thanks, Mike Young!). It's a very fair
price at US$200. (Price out the parts to build one up...it's a deal).
It's
-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Mark L. Hammond
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 10:38 AM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; myles.landst...@gmail.com
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB
Hi Myles,
Simply stated---this is a very functional and easy to use track box,
with exceptional attention to construction detail
Cost is very reasonable-AMSAT gets the profits-after purchase support is
excellent- easy to setup and use
73 Bob W7LRD
- Original Message -
From: myles landstein myles.landst...@gmail.com
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 4:18:06 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada
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