[DogParkList] Rotors/Controllers & MacDoppler

[myles landstein]

Hoping to get some real world  advice from those that are using   
MacDoppler  and   a compatible  Rotor /Controller set up as this will  
be  my first  time  getting  a rotator  and controller.

I wanted to solicit  some  advice   on two  fronts,  the rotor  
controller   basically for  ease   of  use   with  MacDoppler   and   
rotor  reliability.


My  first   thoughts were towards  a Yaesu 5500  and maybe  the  
PrimeTec controller or maybe  the LVB tracker as it's  less costly.

I read a few  reviews  but not much was out there   in general but  
especially on the  PrimeTec...

What  are you using as a  controller?   would appreciate   any  
comparisons pro's cons   tips  tricks you might have


My biggest  concern really is the Rotator.  I am in a  situation such  
that  after  installation,  getting  back to the roof  for  repairs   
would be  rather  difficult. So  i am trying to  identify  the 'best'   
small/moderate sized  rotator  (az/el) as possible  /practical.

Will be turning  a small   M2  2m and  440  circular pol  beam


Not really sure how  reliable  the  5500 is  for long term use.     so  
if there was a 'better' more reliable and or longer lasting  rotor   
out there  i'd strongly consider it

The only thing I thought of  as a alternative was the  AlphaSpid  but  
comparing reviews   I seem to come out  about the same between it and  
the 5500


Since this is all new  stuff  and  I am not finding the usual   
quality  'google' results /reviews   I would greatly appreciate   any  
help   or experience /advice  on this   from  someone  that went down  
this road already  and  willing  to share  some  first hand  info.



thanks very much grateful  for any  advice.




Myles
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Myles Landstein
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