[amsat-bb] Re: Radio Shack Rotator Voltage

["Bob Bruninga " <bruninga@xxxxxxxx>]

> I just picked up a used Radio Shack 15-1254 
> Rotator only..no control box or specs...
> Does anyone know what the drive voltage 
> requirements is on these 1

I use them in my $65 tracking system.  See the schematic on my web page:  http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/rotator1.html

Its about 24-30 VAC with a capacitor to provide phase shift to give the correct direction.

Bob, WB4APR
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