[amsat-bb] LVB Tracker vs. Yeasu GS-232B

[Graham Shirville]

Hi Robert,

Try AMSAT-UK's shop - they currently have 19  full kits (but no case) in 
stock! 
https://shop.amsat-uk.org/LVB_Tracker_-_Complete_kit/p3815740_16276510.aspx

73

Graham G3VZV

On 22/07/2020 02:46, aj9n--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I would look into getting the Labjack U12 or U3.  SatPC32 has the schematic for the "piggyback" that goes between the Labjack and the control box.
> Labjack:
> https://labjack.com/products/u12
> https://labjack.com/products/u3
> The piggybacks:
> http://www.dk1tb.de/lj_piggyback.JPG
> http://www.dk1tb.de/lj_piggyback_u3.JPG
> I have used the U12; it works great.  Something to consider.
> 73,Charlie Sufana AJ9NOne of the ARISS mentors
>
> In a message dated 2020-07-21 20:25:25 Eastern Standard Time, amsat-bb at amsat.org writes:
>
> What is the status of the LVB Tracker - I notice it was once promoted by AmSat, but is currently out of stock.
> The Yeasu GS-232B feels a little over priced at $589.
> What is the current recommendation for connecting the Yeasu G-5500 to tracking software?
> [1] For reference, AmSat: https://www.amsat.org/product/lvb-tracker-complete/[2] For reference, HRO: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-002778
> 73
> Robert MacHale. KE6BLR Ham Radio License. http://www.aprsat.com/predict. http://www.spaceCommunicator.club
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