It looks quite cool. Have you tested it with an arrow to show it can handle the load.
Charles On Jul 9, 2011 5:07 PM, "Thomas Doyle" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > I recently completed a project that someone on the board might find > interesting. One goal was to make it compact so it could be taken and used > outside the shack. It weighs 4 lb 5 oz and connects to your computer through > a USB or serial port. Another goal was no knobs, switches or any other > controls - there is only a reset button on the circuit board that I have > never used. It would be a great thing to take along when making > presentations on ham satellites. It would also be fun on field day since it > runs off 12V and is portable. It works with SatPC32 by emulating the Yaesu > GS-232 controller. It should work with other tracking programs but I have > not tried them (SatPC32 works great for me and AMSAT needs the money). > > You might want to check out the youtube video that gives a little demo. It > is full HD and looks very cool in full screen HD. I guarantee there is > absolutely no footage of me waving my Arrow II antenna around. > > FAQ > ------ > Q: Why no surface mount parts. > A: I am too old and clumsy > > Please read the Entire Description on the youtube page before watching the > show. > Remember to click on the "show more" button under the first line of the > description. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnc4-XcEXEQ > > 73 W9KE > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ 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
