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

To: David Mitchell <wb2pjh@gmail.com>, towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cost effective Replacement for Yaesu G-800SA Control Box
From: JOHN OWENS <ham38john@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 09:40:41 -0800 (PST)
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The GH RT-21 is the best option I know of. Check out eHam.net for used units. 
That is where I found mine. -  John Owens -  N7TK


> On 03/08/2024 9:31 AM PST David Mitchell <wb2pjh@gmail.com> 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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