[Moon] Using VSAT terminal for10 GHz EME
Hans v Alphen
h.v.alphen at t-online.de
Wed Aug 29 17:10:22 CEST 2018
Hello,
I have been working last few weeks to repair a Ku-band VSAT terminal and see
if it could be used as setup for 10 GHz EME.
At first the antenna system was not working and after repair of a stepper
motor it now seems to work like I expect it should.
Is anyone using a similar setup and build an interface to let the VSAT
terminal follow the moon and or the sun. I just do not like to reinvent the
wheel if someone already has.
The VSAT system consists of a 1 meter dish and a stabilised antenna
platform, steerable within 0.1 degrees. I can aim the antenna to any
elevation and azimuth position but cannot steer it (yet) automatically to
the moon. Perhaps I can use an interface to communicate the position azimuth
and elevation of the moon and steer the antenna.
Just curious if someone has done similar modifications or using something
else with a VSAT terminal.
Best 73's Hans PA0EHG
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