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

[tommy at k6ye.com]

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cost effective Replacement for Yaesu G-800SA 
Control Box
Date: 2024-03-08 11:44
 From: tommy at k6ye.com
To: David Mitchell <wb2pjh at gmail.com>
Cc: TOMMY <TOMMY at K6YE.COM>

Dave,

I see them used, for $450 plus shipping. As a matter of fact there was 
one on QTH.COM with two Everywhere remotes, last week. Good luck in your 
quest.

Semper Fi,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS and CW RULES




On 2024-03-08 11:31, David Mitchell 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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