[amsat-bb] Re: Alpha Spid Big-RAS AZ & EL Rotator

[Sion Chow Q. C. (9W2QC)]

Hi Stefan,

Thank you for the reply and also to those who have replied privately.

I have taken a look the high resolution version and though I agree  
that this is a better option to go, cost is unfortunately prohibitive  
at this time.  Anyhow will still re-evaluate the options and perhaps  
in a long run this would better, since I have intention to work EME in  
the future.

73, Sion, 9M2CQC, WQ2C


Quoting Stefan Wagener <wageners at gmail.com>:

> Hi Sion,
>
> Look at the images at:
> http://www.rfhamdesign.com/products/antennerotor/bigrashr/index.html
>
> there is one picture with the terminal box open on the rotor. Also, the
> rotors are now available with a high resolution option (0.1 degree). If you
> get a new one, might as well do that. We are planning on doing the same for
> a station here in Winnipeg. Also, compare prices for the rotor. Even with
> shipping and taxes the above mentioned source is still far less expensive
> then anyone in NA.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Stefan VE4NSA
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 3:11 AM, Sion Chow Q. C. (9W2QC)  
> <9w2qc at 9w2qc.net>wrote:
>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> I understand that the Alpha Spid Big-RAS AZ & EL Rotator requires 4
>> control cables each for it Azimuth and Elevation control.
>>
>> However, I am not able to find out if the connector on the outdoor rotator
>> end consist of 2 separate connectors for the AZ and EL motor (like the
>> Yaesu G-5500) or if they are connected all together at one point.  Also
>> would be great if someone could advice if the connection point consists of
>> screw on terminals or some kind of connector plug is used.
>>
>> This is in preparation of ISS HAM TV reception and would like to
>> understand the above before deciding if I should purchase this rotor.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> 73,
>> Sion Chow Q. C.,
>> 9M2CQC, WQ2C
>>
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