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Yaesu has revamped their rotator product line so
that they all share a common computer interface that is now optional rather than
built in to the standard control box. This interface (GS-232) is the same as
that used on the G-800SDX and isn't compatible with the KCT board according to
the local Yaesu service people.
I just got through modifying my G-800S to add a KCT interface
like the old G-5400. However, it definitely voids the warranty.
73,
John, KD6OZH
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Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 23:19:46 -0400
From: "Michael A. Waldron" <mwaldron@ohio.net> Subject: [amsat-bb] Which Rotator?? After a very long process, I can see the end of my new (and first) satellite station setup. Here's my situation. I indend to have a mostly computer automated station, with satellite tracking, doppler correction and automated message processing. I also indend to work the analog birds when I am home. I had originally planned on a Yeasu G-5400 rotator, connected to a Kansas City Tracker/Tuner running some yet undertermined software, probably wisp and nova for windows. I now have a problem. Yaesu seems to have discontinued the 5400, and replaced it with a 5500. Is this the same unit relabled? If not, will it still function via computer control with the KCT/T? Is it as "good" as the older 5400? I ask now, becasue I'm heading to dayton, and I'm sure there will be stock of both units. I plan on having a long lasting installation so I want the most up to date model, but if there are disadvantages, I need to know about them to make an informed decision.. thanks for your time 73's de Mike KB8VKF Michael A. Waldron, KB8VKF http://www.bw.edu/~mwaldron PGP: http://www.bw.edu/~mwaldron/mypgpkey.txt |