Pstrotator interfaces to almost every ham software package available, ham radio deluxe, contest loggers, etc. Please click here to view the g5500 wiring diagram. This software simply takes the output from one of the many satellite tracking programs and converts the heading information from the tracking program into simple motor movements. Hrd yaesu g5500 control ham radio deluxe peer support. The two factorylubricated rotator units are housed in weatherproof melamine resin coated diecast. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, yaesu has consistently represented the best in communications equipment. Ercmini is now available in our onlineshop and on the hamradio 2015. Use the standard arduino process for installing and using this library. Yaesu rotator computer controllers gs232b free shipping. Home amateur radio yaesu g 5500 elevation rotor g 5500 rotor elevation rotor repair after only three years being outside, but rarely used, my g 5500 elevation rotor did not rotate any more.
Buy yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator, wired for 117 or 220 v, for satellites. This particular project is designed to interface the yaesu g 5500 rotor system to an ibm computer running the nova satellite tracking software. One lower mast bracket is included with this rotor combination. The rtc implements software control of various models of yaesu antenna rotators from a personal computer via usb port or bluetooth wireless. Yaesu rotators that support this computer interface are models g2800dxadxc, g0dxadxc, g800dxa and g5500 rotators. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. Used by radio amateurs around the world this software is able to drive both. Project home rotor microcontroller motor controller yaesu g 5500 software virtual g 5500 ipoint all the difficult and challenging software required for this project has been written by others. Yaesu rotator computer controllers gs232b free shipping on. I use nova for windows for my satellite tracking program into the 5500s control box. Satellite tracker interface american radio relay league. News easyrotorcontrol rotators driven by intelligence. Support yaesug800dxa \\ dxa \\ 2800dxa \\ g5500 and other rotators.
Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, we have led the ham radio market for nearly half a century. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. If nothing happens, download github desktop and try again. Kfactors for yaesu rotators in footpounds g2800dxa. The yaesu g 5500 provide azimuth and elevation control of medium and largesize unidirectional satellite antenna arrays under remote control from the station operating position. Usb rotator contro interface board for yaesu g800\dxa\ 2800dxa\g5500. New usb usb 232b gs 232b rotator control interface board. I was hoping with all the work done on the software that it was going to be a go. Snipweg 3, 1118dn schiphol, the netherlands yaesu uk ltd. Providing simultaneous control of 450 degrees of azimuth rotation and 180 degrees of elevation rotation, they are perfect for eme moon bounce and satellite communications installations.
The other is a g450a, which was originally purchased for the hexbeam, but now turns the 402cd that goes up on an ab577 tower during contest season. If you elect to separate the elevation portion from the azimuth portion of this package an additional lower mast bracket gc038 will be required. Yaesu rotators that support this computer interface are models g2800dxadxc, g0dxadxc, g800dxa and g 5500 rotators. Then, with minimal button pushing, send the new configuration back to. This is almost required to get the philips screws out and separate the shell 3 put match marks on the two clam shell halfs before removing 4 also migh want to take not, or mark, the orientation of the boom tube before taking it all apart. Project home rotor microcontroller motor controller yaesu g 5500 software virtual g 5500 ipoint. The rotators may be mounted together on a mast, or independently with the azimuth rotator inside a tower and the. Supports ham radio deluxe and lots of other tracking software. The vr5000 is a communications receiver providing general coverage reception from 100 khz to 2600 mhz on the cw. Many of the limit memories are preprogrammed in the radio and while the frequency can be changed to another within the band, they cannot be left blank. Radio programming software for yaesu mobile radios rt systems is proud to offer programming software for radios.
Jetstream 100 rotor cable with yaesu connectors not for use with yaesu g5500 rotor jetstream 100ft rotor cable javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. This design minimizes stress and wear, and practically eliminates the possibility of destructive water entry. The main category is yaesu vr5000 resources that is about yaesu vr5000 resources. Yaesu vr5000 resources category is a curation of 8 web resources on, ftbvr5k, vr 5000 receiver, ftbvr5k vr5000 radio control. Note that it is also possible to use the gs232 unit with the vk5dj rotator controller but there is simply no point. The cabling was still ok, and the rotor motor tried to rotate, but no rotation happened. Yaesu g 5500 azimuthelevation rotator systems are specially designed to accommodate horizontal crossbooms to mount pairs of vhf and uhf directional antennas for space communications. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator, wired for 117 or 220 v, for satellites wind load. Gs232a computer controlled as well as many aftermarket control programs and. Vx55006000 mobile analog radio series flexible configuration and durability for demanding applications. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. All the difficult and challenging software required for this project has been written by others. Rt systems works carefully with each radio to give you software that handles the features of that radio. I use nova for windows for my satellite tracking program into the 5500 s control box.
One of the things that i really appreciate is that the author makes the software available at a discount through the amsat store. The 5500 is about the only game in town if you need an azel rotor for satellite work. Yaesu ft2980r transceivers mobile 2 meters, ft2980r. Vx 5500 6000 mobile analog radio series flexible configuration and durability for demanding applications. Yaesu usa 6125 phyllis drive cypress, ca 90630 usa 17148277600 for technical support or customer service call, 7148277600 between 8am 5pm pst for parts department call 7148277600 8am 5pm pst. The yaesu g5500 azel rotator is a popular rotor for use with ham satellites.
View online or download yaesu g5500 user manual, instruction manual. Since then many alternative, more costefficient alternatives have appeared on the home brew market. Both of these pieces fit nicely in the glen martin tower. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator systems g5500 free.
Control socket of a yaesu rotor except g5500 there are simply the signals of the three buttons left rotation, right rotation and if available brake release, as. Eu online logbook this excellent, free to use, on line amateur radio operators logbook is used by amateurs around the globe. It is compatible with yaesu gs232b interface protocol. Easily support networked, dualband operations with reliable performance. The satnogs project has an arduino shield that, when combined with k3ng arduino code, can act as a yaesu g 5500 controller for little cost. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. W7kkes yaesu g5500 azel rotor repair rotor repair hints and links received from the amsatbb group here are some pictures from the repair of the g5500 azel rotor which had been installed for 2. Also, the satellite program does not track either and disconnects after a few minutes. Rs232 kit, usb kit, smd assembled for both rs232 and usb. This software simply takes the output from one of the many satellite tracking programs and converts the heading information from the tracking program. We are pleased to announce yaesus powerful vhf mono band fm analog mobile transceiver the ft2980r. Gs 232a computer controlled as well as many aftermarket control programs and.
Project home rotor microcontroller motor controller yaesu g5500 software virtual g5500 ipoint. Ercm is for controlling two 2 rotators, either a single azel rotator like the yaesu g5400 5500 5600 series or a pair of azimuth rotators example. Yaesu ft857d hfvhfuhf 100w ultra compact mobile transceiver with rt systems programming software and cable and ham guides tm quick reference. Ercm is for controlling two 2 rotators, either a single azel rotator like the yaesu g540055005600 series or a pair of azimuth rotators. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator systems g5500. Rtc200 software control interface for yaesu antenna rotators. Usb rotator control interface board for yaesu g800\dxa\ 2800dxa\g5500. With the vx6000 mobile analog radio, get high output power for greater coverage from 100 w to 120 w adjustable power output. Home amateur radio yaesu g5500 elevation rotor g5500 rotor elevation rotor repair after only three years being outside, but rarely used, my g5500 elevation rotor did not rotate any more. Erc can be used by many professional hamradio programs as they understand protocols like hygain dcu1 or yaesu gs232. This is a very sensitive receiver and one that is a joy to operate.
The default rotator controller is rot2prog, the motor driver again. Before i had access to a g 5500 i did include the control codes in the shack unit software and provided a special menu item. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator waters and stanton. Second hand yaesu vr5000 scanning receiver, it would be difficult not to be impressed with the vr5000 scanning receiver with its large informative display, impressive scanning capabilities and professional features. To create online store shopfactory ecommerce software was used. If youre just starting out in satellite operation, the g5500 provides a complete azimuthelevation rotation system thats ideal for most all amateur applications. They should work if they support the yaesu gs232 controller most do.
Use the pstrotator software package sold by yo3dmu to control 2 rotators with a single port. Automation of directional antenna positioning is possible with yaesu rotator computer controllers. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. The g5500 features an interface jack for computer control and a full azimuthelevation rotation system with a rotation range of 180 degrees from the elevation rotator and a turning range of 450 degrees from the azimuth rotator. Yaesu ft857d hfvhfuhf 100w ultra compact mobile transceiver with rt systems programming software and cable and ham guides tm quick reference card bundle 5. Even with todays release 22419, rotator program with my yaesu g 5500 does not work stillno trackingand yes, the settings are done as per instructions. Arduino library for interfacing with the yaesu g5500 controller for elaz antenna positioners. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. With the vx6000 mobile analog radio, get high output power for greater coverage from 100 w.
The yaesu g5500 azel clamshell rotator design utilizes 98 heavy 716inch dualstacked circumferential ball bearings to distribute load over the full diameter of the housing. View and download yaesu g5500 instruction manual online. This project is by no means unique, numerous interface designs can be found on the web this circuit design and software is an. Before i had access to a g5500 i did include the control codes in the shack unit software and provided a special menu item. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. Controlled as well as many aftermarket control programs and interfaces.
Standardized mini din 6, din 8 interface, connection is more convenient. Support logg32 \ hrdrotator \ hrdsattrack \ n1mm \ orbitron and other software. G 5500 g800 g800dxa g800sa yaesu the radio the yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. The youtube video to the right shows the yaesu unit in operation. We are pleased to announce yaesu s powerful vhf mono band fm analog mobile transceiver the ft2980r. Buy yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator, wired for 117 or 220 v, for. The yaesu g5500 provide 450 azimuth and 180 elevation control of medium and largesize unidirectional satellite antenna arrays under remote control from the station operating position. The vr5000 is a communications receiver providing general coverage reception from 100 khz to 2600 mhz on the cw, ssb lsb and usb, am, and fm wide and narrow. Ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software. Used by radio amateurs around the world this software is able to drive both your rotator and radio to enable you to stay on the satellite as it passes hamlog. View online or download yaesu g 5500 user manual, instruction manual. Usb to facilitate the stability of the serial and one, and support isp upgrade.
Sep 16, 2016 the first is a yaesu gdxa that i bought used from jack, w1wef, and is installed on the tower under the hexbeam. The yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. The yaesu g5500 is ideal for space communication antennas as well as many other amateur applications. So a new project was born, fixing my elevation rotor. This is a very simple arduino library intended to make it possible to. Satellite tracker interface by mark spencer, wa8sme. The yaesu g5500 provide 450 azimuth and 180 elevation control of medium and largesize unidirectional satellite. You have a new radio to learn, and rt systems software makes programming the radio soooo. Program the same details for limit memories as for regular memory channels. Possibly the uks largest ham radio store, offering a wide range of equipment on site and for mail order. Rotor control box can be modified to operate on 220240 vac.
It is two independent conventional motor driven rotors one for azimuth and one for elevation. Ftm3200 programming software memory types limit memories limit memories are used by the radio for program scan. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. The satnogs project has an arduino shield that, when combined with k3ng arduino code, can act as a yaesu g5500 controller for little cost. This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday feb 2 2008, and till today yaesu vr5000 control software has been followed for a total of 5372. The yaesu g 5500 azel rotator is a popular rotor for use with ham satellites. This interface is between computer and yaesu rotator control unit. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, yaesu has consistently represented the best in communications equipment to the worlds top dxers for over half a century. The adms950 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator systems are specially designed to accommodate horizontal crossbooms to mount pairs of vhf and uhf directional antennas for space communications.
This is a small utility i wrote to test the interface cables used to program yaesu and icom radios it will not work with cables for other radios. This program does not perform management of any memory that is present in the hardware of the supported. About yaesu vr5000 control software the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Second hand yaesu vr5000 scanning receiver radioworld uk. W9ke satellite tracker g5500 project home rotor microcontroller motor controller yaesu g5500 software virtual g5500 ipoint. Satellite television free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Home easyrotorcontrol erc interface selection guide. Ercm dual rotator interface vibroplex bencher inrad. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator, wired for 117 or.
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