Re: [amsat-bb] Q-Par positioner (was Re: Free Microwave Calculator)

[Phil Karn <karn@xxxxxxxx>]

>I asked the price for their "portable antenna positioner", and got the 
>following "A ROM cost for the Portable Antenna Positioner is approx US$ 
>27000 (£18000 sterling) for a standard set up. If you require extra 
>software or hardware, ie. special controlling software, antennas, etc these 
>will be charged separately."

Just about every telescope in the Meade catalog has computer
controlled pointing, with external RS-232 inputs. And they cost a
*lot* less than $27K.

I wonder if they'd sell us just the tracking mounts...

Phil

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