Dave, I just wanted preset direction control and considered a Green Heron but
opted to put an "easy rotor control" board in my old rotor and control it from
the computer. I love it and didn't have to climb the tower! I don't even need
the old controller in sight.de Dick NY1E
I have a Yaesu G-800 rotator on a roof tower and the motor is fine, but I
hate the controller. I know that the RT-21 by Green Heron is an excellent
product, but @$600 is pricey, and I've never seen a used RT21 go up for
sale.
Can anyone suggest an alternative? I am comfortable building, and am
knowledgeable in electronics. I am also OK with building an interface and
using computer software to control the motor.
I have a G-450A and am perfectly fine with the controller- the paddle
switches are easy to control with my left hand while I am sending CW or
tuning with my right.
Thanks,
73,
Dave WB2PJH
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