[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 grounding question

2014-07-28 Thread Lizeth Norman
Hi all! I want to use the ground conductor that is in both the elevation and azimuth rotators on pin #3 on the rear connectors. The plug on the rotator controller is a two prong polarized type. The upshot of this is that there is no actual connection to earth ground at the chassis. Can I just add a

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 AZ/EL rotor for sale

2014-07-27 Thread John / NS1Z
This rotor is less than a year old. It works perfectly and is in very good condition. Works with any of the ST series interfaces (ST-1 and ST-3). Selling the rotor, control box, Satellite serial port interfaces ST-3 and SAT668. It really is Plug and Play $450 plus shipping Thanks -Origina

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 with GS-232 calibration problem

2014-06-27 Thread Helmut Rau
Hello Paul, found an old question from you in internet (2004). I have similar problems (with GS232B and G-5500). Could you solve the problem? Vy 73 Helmut, DJ9EV ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Wiring

2014-04-20 Thread David Rush
I've got a used set of Yaesu G-5500 az/el rotors, and the plugs that attach to the rotor housings. I need to build cables to connect them to the Yaesu controller. Page 3 of the instruction manual shows some info about the wiring, but doesn't explicitly say which screw terminal on the controll

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotator parts

2013-11-22 Thread Gregory Beat
Yaesu Rotators use English (Imperial) sized Ball Bearings. Depending on the specific rotator model, the size will be: 5/16" (7.938 mm) for elevation rotor of G-5500 http://ivok.home.xs4all.nl/pa1ivo/G-5500.html 3/8" (9.525 mm) 65 rockwell 65/35(steel/nickel) for azimuth rotor in larger G-1000 ro

[amsat-bb] Yaesu g 5500 elevation rotator

2013-09-09 Thread Nick Pugh K5QXJ
The 500 pot on the Yaesu g5500 elevation rotator failed. Does some on the list have a replacement part number and source preferable a USA source? Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School _

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Azimuth Motor Replacement

2013-07-09 Thread Sion Chow Q. C. (9W2QC)
Dear All, Greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I have a Yaesu G-5500 rotator that has a spoilt azimuth motor while the elevation motor works fine. Looking at the specifications published by Yaesu, the G-800 rotator seems to be very similar with the azimuth motor of the G-5500. Instead

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 for sale

2013-04-23 Thread John / NS1Z
Very nice condition. See pix on eHam or QTH (search for my call NS1Z). Working perfectly G-5500 Az/El rotor for satellite tracking using SatPC32 or compatible software. All cables etc. This will be heavy package. If you can pickup from 34488 Great otherwise you pay shipping on it. Specs can be

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500

2013-01-12 Thread Bob- W7LRD
Hello...Does some one have the service manual or info for setting up the timing marks with the position pot and the end stop switches. Probably the same information for the 5400. 73 Bob W7LRD ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are tho

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 voltages

2012-07-30 Thread Tom Gentry
On 7/30/2012 2:00 PM, amsat-bb-requ...@amsat.org wrote: Message: 7 Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:41:07 -0700 (PDT) From: "Pete Norris, K1HZU" To:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] yaesu G-5500 Message-ID: <1343659267.81494.yahoomailclas...@web120001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Co

[amsat-bb] yaesu G-5500

2012-07-30 Thread Pete Norris, K1HZU
Does anybody have or know where I can find a voltage schedule for the Yaesu G-5500? I have the schematic but no voltages. Thanks, Pete, K1HZU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to

[amsat-bb] yaesu g-5500

2011-11-29 Thread N. Mahdinejad
DEAR AMSAT MEMBERS. Please help me. I have yaesu g-5500 rotator. for 1 year. it works good but now it doesnt rotate in elevation axes. I press the up and down switches in controller but there is no change in meter indication and also no change in antenna position in elevtaion axes. in azimuth it ro

[amsat-bb] YAESU G-5500 AZ-EL COMBO ROTOR 4Sale

2010-03-15 Thread Richard Meuse
I have this rotor that has been part of a field day satellite antenna setup and need to sell for $375.00. I'm selling at this price because I've lost the connections that go to the rotors and believe you can buy them off the net. Shipping would be extra. Thanks Rick ___

[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 azimuth and elevation resistor pots

2009-10-30 Thread Mark L. Hammond
Hello All, We really need a FAQ section on the AMSAT web page for the Yaesu az/el units :) Anyhow, here's my question: Are the G-5500 azimuth and elevation resistor pots the same or different? Does anybody have the replacement part(s) number (s) handy--either from Vertex/Yaesu or another suppl