[amsat-bb] Yaesu G5400B - First and next steps

[Norm n3ykf]

Top three pics are of a G-5400 resurrected. Portable in FM28lo

https://www.flickr.com/photos/n3ykf/

K3NG arduino controlled rotator with a gps rx and four extra relays
controlled via serial. Total cost of a basic controller is about $30.
As built? Around 100$

Tripod, antennas, preamps, radios, rotator and batteries not included.

Norm n3ykf

On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 12:57 PM, Pedro Converso <pconver at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Frank,
>
> Try http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm , along with wispDDE driver could
> control Rotor as well as Dopplers.
>
> Wishing success in installing and using your Rotor.
>
> 73, lu7abf, Pedro
>
> On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 11:35 AM, Franklyn A. Ballentine, Jr
> <art.ballentine at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I just picked up a Yaesu G5400B Az\El from another ham who was using it for
>> EME.
>> This is my first rotator, so any hints and tips would be greatly
>> appreciated.
>> I have noticed some sticking in the control box, so I'm guessing DeOxit is
>> in my future.
>> The goal is to get this under computer control. What's the best way of
>> doing this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Frank B
>> kb1qzh
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