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Lloyd Rasmussen <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:00:37 -0400
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That's what I have been using since last fall, including the RS232
interface.  It's quite nice, although it does create a little RFI sometimes.
This is in a standard HyGain rotor control box which is driving a
TailTwister.
73,
Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, Maryland
Home:  http://lras.home.sprynet.com
Work:  http://www.loc.gov/nls
 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:55 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Rotor control
> 
> Keith,
> 
> If I were doing this job and had a few bucks in my pocket, I'd look at
> the RotorEZ cards from Idiom Press.    Models for Hy-Gain and Yeasu.
> The one for Hy-Gain turns the front panel calibrate knob into a pointer.
>    Turn the knob to the desired direction, hit one of the buttons and
> off she goes.   Also includes a brake delay to let it coast to a stop
> before engaging the brake wedge.   Higher price model includes pc
> control so you can  operate the rotor from within your logging program.
> 
> I think you can purchase a box with the board installed from Norm's
> Rotor Service, or the Rotor Doctor, or somewhere.
> 
> 73, Steve KW3A

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