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N2JT
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 26, 2002 20:29
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Don't DX Without It
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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For the past several years I poo-pooed computer controlled antenna aiming for HF. Who needs it, right? WRONG! This is really cool and priced right when you consider the alternative with the Yaesu control board.
I purchased this unit and had it 3 days later. Installation and calibration took less than half an hour. It plugs directly into the control box and is fastened with two screws, no modifications needed. Connect the serial cable to your computer, calibrate it and you are in business. I use it with the ProLog2k logging program and this added capability is unbelievably convenient. Simply enter the callsign of the station you are going to call, the heading pops up in the program, one click of the mouse and the antenna is turning. No more reaching over the clutter on the desk to get to the rotor control box.
As for customer service, it couldn't be better. I had a problem with the Idiom Press web page and Bob Locher W9KNI from Idiom Press responded very quickly and by the end of the day we had the problem solved.
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K3PD
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 12, 2002 15:48
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Absolute MUST!!!!!!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Ever since the day that my Idiom Press RotatorCard arrive for my Yaesu G-1000SDX, life has been a lot easier. First of all, the card installed within 15 minutes. My software program DX4WIN was 100% compatible with the RotatorCard. Now when I see a DX spot for a country I need, all I do is press F11 and the antenna is turned automatically while I make my log entry. I have been getting right into the pileups, first call most of the time. Second best thing to a great antenna! An Absolute MUST for any HiTech Station.
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WA4FLZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 15, 2002 08:39
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Outstanding aid when using DXbase2003
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I live in Florida and ordered the RotorCard and had it delivered from California in less than a week. The installation instructions were unambiguous and easy to follow. During calibration I had to solder a small jumper and when I reconnected the RotorCard I inadvertantly failed to mate the connectors properly. A call to California provided the help I needed and I was able to calibrate and install the unit with no
further troubles. This device does everything claimed and I now am able to control the big beam from my computer when using DXbase2003. I am very,very pleased with the product and the service provided by Idiom Press.
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K6ANP
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 13, 2001 16:39
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Ideal station upgrade
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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This product is a contester's dream. It is the only third party product that fully supports theYaesu overlap feature. It fully supports the Yaseu slow down prior to stopping. I addition it fully supports north and south centered rotors.
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WL7M
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 10, 2001 21:31
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Great Product - Teriffic Accessory!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Having used another brand rotor controller for my Yaesu 1000 SDX rotator, I found myself in need of a replacement because I bought a new PC and it did not have a compatible socket for the card required to make it work. The Idiom Press RotorCard is the answer! NO PC card required. Installation is a breeze - pop open the Yaesu control box, plug it in and secure it with two screws. Run the RS232 line out of the box in a pre-existing hole, and you're ready to go! Calibration is very simple and extremely accurate, down to the degree. Simply plug in the RS232 to an unused port, use a terminal program (which comes with Windows) to establish two points (270 and 90 degrees), and you're ready to go. I use the controller with DX4WIN, but any program that supports HyGain DCU-1 or Rotor-EZ commands will work. Great value, easy installation and calibration, and NO PC card required! And, great support too....73, Joe WL7M
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