RE: [amsat-bb] FS: Heavy duty motorized, remoteable az/el mounts

["Ray McKnight" <shortsheep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Pelco Model VDN6171A
115VAC, 150 watts

Picture links:
http://shortsheep.home.att.net/motorola-5.jpg	

http://shortsheep.home.att.net/motorola-6.jpg


-----Original Message-----
From: Al Zoller [mailto:n7ub@littleappletech.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 15:15
To: Ray McKnight
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FS: Heavy duty motorized, remoteable az/el
mounts

Hi Ray,
I'd certainly be interested in the picture and a model number when you 
get a chance.

73 de N7UB, Al

Ray McKnight wrote:

>I have at least 6 Motorola pan/tilt mounts originally intended
>For security cameras.  These are *massive*, weighing over 50 pounds,
>and able to handle loads up to 100 pounds.  So certainly they will be
>quite happy pointing BBQ dishes, other 36-48" prime or offset fed
>dishes,
>long yagi's, crossbooms, etc.  These are full 360 degree rotation, but
I
>think they will only elevate to 90 so won't "flip" antennas like a
>G-5500
>will.  They are ready to be remote controlled.  **I DO NOT** have the 
>interface wiring for these mounts, but am sure it's easy to find or to 
>figure out.  In security camera service, a single joystick can operate
>the mount in all directions.  Computer interface should be a snap.
>Here's your chance at a super heavy duty az/el system for pennies
>compared
>to a Yeasu or other modern satellite rotor.  I'm asking $50 each, plus
>shipping.
>Yes, they're heavy, but should be able to get one to anywhere in the US
>for
>less than $50 shipping via Fedex Gnd.  There may be a small packing
>charge,
>I'm not sure if I can box these successfully, or if I will have to make
>a
>small crate.  I have not tested these as I don't have the time nor
>resources.
>Although I usually offer non-DOA warrantee's, unfortunately the cost of

>returning them exceeds their reasonable value, so no warranty.
>Interested
>parties please contact me off list.  I'll try and get a picture online
>later.
>73's, Ray - WB3ABN - Kingston, WA
>
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