Cheap Antenna Control

The AMSAT BB reflector had a great post the other day from Scott K4KDR.

He directed folks to:
http://k3rrr.com/cheap-computer-controlled-tv-rotor-for-amsat-satellites-and-includes-free-satellite-tracking-with-pstrotator-and-the-usb-uirt/

Cheap Computer Controlled TV Rotor for AMSAT Satellites And Includes Free Satellite Tracking With PstRotator and the USB-UIRT

 

How would you like to have a complete, cheap computer controlled rotator system for working the current half dozen (soon to be at least 8) active ham radio satellites for a total cost of around $200 including rotator – with excellent satellite tracking software and rig control included for free? 

Thanks to friend Robin Moseley, G1MHU, I’ve been able to finally and cheaply implement computer control tracking with my equally cheap TV rotor that I use for working the AMSAT satellites.
On top of that, I even ended up with excellent satellite tracking software, as a bonus, that actually works exactly the way it is supposed to, for no extra charge!
I know there are a lot of newbies and even a lot of oldies that might have an interest in getting on the amateur satellites – but who have been turned off by the high cost of a computer controlled antenna system. This approach might be a game changer for those with limited dollars who still want to work the birds without spending $2,000 or more on the antenna system.

enjoy!