[bars] Az/El rotor?

[Jonathan Lyna]

 Dwayne Sinclair (AB6A) has a whole presentation on how to do this successfully.  Let me know if you want more info on the presentation.
 “Satellite Tracking Using Astronomy Telescope Mounts” by Dwayne Sinclair, AB6A.

 

Description: Dwayne’s presentation will cover the use of amateur astronomy GOTO mounts as amateur radio satellite and EME “rotators.” Such astronomy mounts provide both “off the shelf” and portable solutions for satellite and EME operations.

 

Bio: Dwayne is a passionate amateur radio enthusiast, beginning in high school in New Zealand where he became an active member of the "Radio Club," deepening his knowledge and skills in radio and electronics. Dwayne's professional background as an IT Infrastructure Specialist, together with hobbies including astronomy, have allowed him to bring a unique perspective to the amateur radio community. Dwayne’s interests in the hobby include HF DXing, balloons, satellite operations, battleships (NI6BB), and EME. These diverse interests keep him engaged and constantly exploring the endless possibilities of amateur radio.


    On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 09:29:32 AM EDT, KC1SOZ <kc1soz at bd5.com> wrote:  
 
 If your antenna is relatively light weight, why not use a motorized telescope mount? Those are relatively inexpensive and can be controlled with bluetooth, internet or wifi.

73,KC1SOZJuan

On Wed, Jun 28, 2023 at 11:42 PM Tim KC1RET <kc1ret.radio at gmail.com> wrote:

  Greetings all,
 
 Back in the 70s, when the Earth was young, one of my motivations for wanting a ham license was to 'work the birds', specifically the AMSAT OSCAR satellites.  I didn't quite get my ticket back then but my interest in satellites stayed with me.  Now that I've (finally) gotten into the hobby I'm ready to send some signals into space.
 
 What I need now is an Az/El rotor (Yaesu G-5500 or similar) to point the antennas at the right spot in the sky.  I can manage to build the antennas, but the rotor is a bit beyond my ability.  If you, or anyone you know, has one they may be willing to part with I'd appreciate a heads up.
 
 Thanks & 73,
 
 Tim - KC1RET
 
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