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Sattrak 3 controller - VK2NB - 25-02-2020
Hi To the forum
There was a project that Graham VK5AGR ( Australian Amsat Coordinator ) was involved with in the 80s and 90s called Sattrak 3 and it was a stand alone controller for az/el rotators and doppler control.
I have rescued one that still powers up and inquiring if any one has any configuration information. circuits diagrams etc.
I realize that this going back 30 years but thought I would ask any way as I want to use the unit with a old ft736 that I have.
Thanks in advance
Nigel
RE: Sattrak 3 controller - VK4ADC - 27-02-2020
I don't suppose there were any write-ups in AR magazine that might be available from the archives ??
Trying to contact him directly would be the most obvious path to me.
Google search with "Graham Ratcliff - The Wireless Institute of Australia" to get his contact details.
I was around back then but was not really interested in sats and AMSAT.
RE: Sattrak 3 controller - VK5TM - 27-02-2020
There was some stuff on the Amsat (North America) website at one stage, not sure if it is still there.
A write up is in 73 magazine for May 1989 page 44 on.
A search of the AR index doesn't show anything on Sattrack 3 in particular.
RE: Sattrak 3 controller - VK2NB - 29-02-2020
Hi To the Forum
I have email Graham VK5AGR via the email address from the WIA, another gentleman sent me a pdf copy of that that review in 73 magazine.
I had not seen that review before. I originally built a sattrak 3 controller ( it would have to be at least 30 years ago ) that was a group build organised via Graham VK5AGR when he was the Amsat Australia coordinator ( not sure if he still is ) .
The project was very successful and Graham did a lot of extra development work that enhanced various features of the original project.
THanks
Nigel VK2NB