Joe,
Yep!
Alan
WA4SCA
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Not an A
; program rotator distributed with HRD (via rs232) ?
> In that case the issue could be in something wrong between the pic and the
> LCD display connections.
>
> 73, Steve - IW1RDZ
>
>
> *Da:* Stephen E. Belter
> *A:* John Price ; AMSAT-BB
> *Inviato:* Mercoledì 22 Maggio
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73, Steve - IW1RDZ
Da: Stephen E. Belter
A: John Price ; AMSAT-BB
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 of
things come to mind:
1. Do the meters still
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 corr
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. th
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:
> Subject: [amsat-bb] LVB tracker
Good Deal
The PIC would have been my next guess :-)
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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
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, NX
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
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From: a
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 dispositi
Hi Tom,
I have managed to use the HRD sat tracking program to 'remotely' control my
Foxdelta 'copy' of Howards LVB interface, you will need a 'local' PC hooked
up to the interface though.
Run the HRDDDESattrack server on the machine hooked up to the antenna, along
with the HRD rotator soft
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 FEN/FEE/F
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
A: amsat-bb@amsat.org
In
On Tue, 2011-04-19 at 05:20 +0200, Sven Arne Astrup wrote:
> Hi!
>
>
>
> Could someone give a Digikey part number for the LCD module used in the LVB
> Tracker?
It looks like a plain old HD44780 16x2 LCD. You could use *anything*.
Digi-key are scandalously expensive for them. Try eBay.
Gordo
LVB tracker requires a USB connection (or rs-232) what it comes wired as is
what you ordered- between computer and the LVB Box. If you had a standard
G5400 AZ-el ROTOR, IT HAS AN OUTPUT THAT PLUGS DIRECTLY INTO THE G5400 -
Please check WA4SXM's website for more details on how to hook up the LVB
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 Bob,
Can you check your jumper settings are set correctly? Also make sure you're
on V0.9 firmware.
Howard
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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: [amsat
I would say try to program another PIC and change it.
I keep mine turned off for days and it does not loss the calibration.
73, Steve - Iw1RDZ
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Da: Joe
A: H. Vordenbaum
Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Inviato: Ven 17 dicembre 2010, 11:42:05
Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB
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
Hi Howard,
We have already taken care of them.
Thanks,
Gould
- Original Message -
From: "Howard Long"
To: "'Mark n Kathy Rowland'" ;
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7:25 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB Tracker Help
> Hi Mark
>
> Sorry for th
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
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From: amsat-bb
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 st
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 p
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 gen
Knut:
When you say you've tried the FTDI drivers without success, what
exactly do you mean? I guess we'd all need a bit more info from you
as to exactly where your problem is: what software you are using,
like SatPC32 or whatever, what FTDI driver version, what version of
Windows you are
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 tracke
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 port
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 m
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.
Hi Jan
> One thing I run into, the kit and enclosure from NA and UK aren't
> compatible.
Could you let me know what the incompatibility is?
> The one I received also had a couple of PCB defects causing it difficult
> the get it working.
What were these PCB defects? The PCB design hasn't altered
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 bl
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 sat
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 no
73
Ciaran
M0XTD - AMSAT UK Shop
> -Original Message-
> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
> Behalf Of Ciaran Morgan
> Sent: 14 October 2009 22:40
> To: 'Jean-François Ménard'; 'AMSAT Mailing list'
> Subject: [amsat-bb]
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
Dat
I believe the KR-500 and G1000DXC could be upgraded for LVB control with some
thought.
My LVB tracker ran an old Wilson 500 rotor that I modified for several years
before it gave out and I had to upgrade to a 5500. Since the Wilson had no
transformer (all 120 VAC), I did it with relays.
GL
Ok thanks. I will stay tuned !! Hi !
73
2009/10/14 Ciaran Morgan
> 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 d
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 -
- Original Message -
From: "Stefano Simonetti"
To: "Allen Fugelseth" ;
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, it is a homebrewed unit
on a what we ca
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/LVBTracker/LVBTrack.hex
When progra
e LCD, do you get a top row of slightly dark blocks? Try
checking the contrast adjustment.
73, Howard G6LVB
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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:
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
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.
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rday, 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: Stefano Si
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
A: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Inviato: Sabato 22 agosto 2009, 23:45:29
Oggetto: [a
Crystal probably sets the serial bit rate but I wouldexpect the display to
still work.
Stefano Simonetti wrote:
> Hi, I have problems in making the LVB tracker circuit run.
>
> I have built the LVB tracker ver. PCB v1.2, Firmware v0.7, Programmer v0.2,
> Documentation v1.9, 7 Dec 2004, by G6LV
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
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From: "myles landstein"
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 4:18:06 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [amsat-bb]
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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
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 essentia
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 it
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 a
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 supp
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