Yaesu G650 computer interface
Yaesu G650 computer interface
Hi all,
I have just purchased a lovely new G650 rotator and I would like to interface this to my PC for use with HRD's rotator controller. I have seen a nice kit called the ERC Easy Rotator Control, and I like the look of it, but before I buy it, I would like to know if anyone else has any other recommendations...
Cheers,
Matt
I have just purchased a lovely new G650 rotator and I would like to interface this to my PC for use with HRD's rotator controller. I have seen a nice kit called the ERC Easy Rotator Control, and I like the look of it, but before I buy it, I would like to know if anyone else has any other recommendations...
Cheers,
Matt
Matt, VK2LK
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
I am interested in one of these as well.
Found a few reviews of it here http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8210
Found a few reviews of it here http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8210
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
Ah excellent, thanks for the link.
I think I will go down the ERC path as all the reviews look great and the kit seems to be straightforward.
Cheers,
Matt
I think I will go down the ERC path as all the reviews look great and the kit seems to be straightforward.
Cheers,
Matt
Matt, VK2LK
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
I ordered the ERC-M USB Kit
With the box with the LCD screen, looks really good in the photo..
With the box with the LCD screen, looks really good in the photo..
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
I'll probably go for the basic ERC instead - the -M model seems to need "rotor cards" and other bits and pieces to cobble it all together, so the basic one just seems to be simpler.
Matt, VK2LK
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
That looks good as well, I just liked the box
The order was placed yesterday, and was shipped yesterday. So far so good.
The order was placed yesterday, and was shipped yesterday. So far so good.
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
Good Day Matt,
I have an MDS RC-1 with the G-650, integrates and works seamlessly with HRD etc.
Cant recall the $ tag.
http://www.mds-ham.com/
Regards,
Brendon
VK4HIA
I have an MDS RC-1 with the G-650, integrates and works seamlessly with HRD etc.
Cant recall the $ tag.
http://www.mds-ham.com/
Regards,
Brendon
VK4HIA
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
Hi Brendon,
Wow, thats a complete digital replacement for the entire controller box, which includes RS232 connectivity. Price seems to be $250US.
The only downside is that those new ones require 24VDC, whereas the Yaesu control box I have runs off 240VAC, which means another power supply required..
Thanks for the link, I'll have to decide between the ERC and the RC1-G now
Cheers,
Matt
Wow, thats a complete digital replacement for the entire controller box, which includes RS232 connectivity. Price seems to be $250US.
The only downside is that those new ones require 24VDC, whereas the Yaesu control box I have runs off 240VAC, which means another power supply required..
Thanks for the link, I'll have to decide between the ERC and the RC1-G now
Cheers,
Matt
Matt, VK2LK
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
My order arrived from ERC today, very well packed. Took 10 days in total to get here.
Very good company to deal with.
The supplied cd has all the wiring directions for the rotors he lists on the site. This is for the ERC M controller.
Very good company to deal with.
The supplied cd has all the wiring directions for the rotors he lists on the site. This is for the ERC M controller.
Re: Yaesu G650 computer interface
Built the ERC-M today and it works fine, Worth the money for sure.