[TenTec] rotator question

[Martin Ewing]

That's an interesting thought.  How would a transceiver know or care 
about your rotator setting?  The SteppIR frequency can be set via your 
transceiver, of course.  I suppose you are asking about computer control 
of the rotator.  (I know there are several options, but I am not using 
any at this time.)

We seem to be moving toward a radio control system based on the PC, 
which will handle rig control, rotor positioning, logging, digital 
modes, etc.   There are programs that handle each of these functions, 
but at least at my QTH, they are not very well integrated yet.

My not-so-big station now needs about 5 serial ports on my computer and 
11 wall-wart transformers.  This can't go on much longer!

73, Martin AA6E

John Rader wrote:

> I just recieved approval for a 35' tower at my residence. I have 
> ordered a SteppIR 4 element yagi,  and am looking for recomendations 
> for a rotator or rotator controller that can be controlled via 
> software. I would like be able to interface to an Orion, Omni, or K2.
> John K5XTX
>