[TowerTalk] Cost effective Replacement for Yaesu G-800SA Control Box

[lee.hiers]

The ARCO controller by MicroHam is very nice.  But I suspect out of your
range, considering your thoughts on GH pricing.

Since you're OK with building, you might want to look at the K3NG Arduino
controller to see if it fits your needs:
https://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino_rotator_controller/

73 de Lee, AA4GA


On Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 12:32 PM David Mitchell <wb2pjh at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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