Description
This rotator controller interface enables digital control of most Yaesu antenna rotators though the GS-232B interface. Communicating with the host computer through a single USB port, the rotator controller interface provides accurate, reliable and easy to use digital control over your rotator. The rotator controller interface goes in-between the shack computer and the rotator controller. This allows your preferred logging software (eg HRD) to automatically direct your antenna towards the station you are trying to work.
The manually operated setup: Rotator Controller → Rotator → Antenna
The computer controlled setup: PC → Rotator Controller Interface → Rotator Controller → Rotator → Antenna
The rotator controller interface is compatible with most amateur radio software packages that feature rotator control. Tested with: Ham Radio Deluxe, N1MM and PstRotator. If you would like the rotator controller interface to be tested with any other (free) software before purchase then please get in touch via the Contact & Support page.
Supported Azimuth Rotators:
Yaesu G-800DXA
Yaesu G-1000DXA
Yaesu G-2800DXA
Yaesu G-800DXC
Yaesu G-1000DXC
Yaesu G-2800DXC
Supported Azimuth & Elevation Rotators:
Kenpro KR-5600B
Yaesu G-5400B
Yaesu G-5600B
Yaesu G-5500
Specifications:
Enclosure dimensions: 108.5 x 80 x 44.5 mm
Included:
GS-232B Rotator Controller Interface
1m USB Cable
1m 6-pin mini DIN or 8-pin full-sized DIN Cable
When first setting up the interface, the calibration procedure may need to be run. A command reference is also provided.
Gus Treewatyer (verified owner) –
It was simple to set up, plug and play with my Yaesu G-1000DXA. It came quickly, works perfectly, and was reasonably priced.It replaced an ERC USB that would have required soldering. This was up and running in 5 minutes.
Robert R Ross (verified owner) –
Works like a dream! Great product at a reasonable price. My elevation rotator needed calibration and that was a snap with the TERMI program
Barry Bowman, KE8JCD –
So far so good. It took me a little time to get some things figured out. I am using it with Windows 10, PstRotator and Yaesu G5500 rotor. Have it set up in shack testing with moon and satellites. It is tracking as they pass. Like it so far and the price is a lot cheaper than the Yaesu product. Will be installing for EME and Satellite in the spring.