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 > [email protected] > > > > > > Myles Landstein [email protected] please note my new email address dti will soon be eliminated , gmail is my new home update your dir _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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
