[amsat-bb] Channel Master 9521A Rotator interface

[sean fay]

Can confirm that this set up of Roberts is the best thing around for
Channel Master set up. I scored a channel master rotor at a thrift store
for $1.98 and found the link he just shared. Its really upped my tracking
game.

On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 2:03 PM Robert <robert at k3rrr.com> wrote:

> David,
>
> You might check out my web page at:
>
>
> http://k3rrr.com/cheap-computer-controlled-tv-rotor-for-amsat-satellites-and-includes-free-satellite-tracking-with-pstrotator-and-the-usb-uirt/
>
> for a way to use a $65 for a  Jon Rhees USB-UIRT USB Universal Infrared
> Receiver and Transmitter to work with PstRotator for complete rotator
> control for working the satellites.
>
> The great thing is that the USB – UIRT is totally plug-and-play once you
> download the drivers from the USB – UIRT website. There is no
> programming or software involved with the gizmo.
>
> My web page has the link to the gizmo...and shows how to set up
> PstRotator to work with it.
>
> This worked flawlessly for me for the 11-12 months that I used it before
> upgrading to the M2 LEO PACK antennas and the Yaesu G-5500 az el rotator.
>
> Since you already have the Channel Master 9521A Rotator, all you should
> need is the USB-UIRT for about $65...sometimes, though rarely, they do
> show up on eBay...you also need PstRotator for about $21 if you don't
> already have this GREAT software package.
>
> 73,
>
> Robert
> K3RRR
>
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