The Basic Stamp

Since starting my antenna project, I ran across an item that seemed to do exactly what I needed.  That would be the Basic Stamp 1.  Parallax Inc. came up with this microprocessor and it is a blast to work with.  I have some folks interested in learning about this little gem and I think if you're interested in antenna controls, it would serve you well to take a close look at this Stamp and the larger version with more commands and memory.

Among others using this chip is our amateur radio club's satellite trailer.  www.2cars.org.

Please go to the U100Info link at the left.  There is no charge for the program.

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Well, I'm back on Oscar satellites again after many years (since early '70's).  Feels
pretty good.  So far it's been AO-51 on the V/S.  2mtrs up/2.4ghz down.  Like those
short wavelengths!

Borrowed the K5GNA downconverter from N8IS (told him I wanted to play with it.)

Below is the mobile for AO-51.  Click on pix for larger view.

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Az/El 2/70cm, hf, battery w/inverter and most recently a solar
charging system (Not on this photo) on the N8IS trailer.  Right - Power system
for rotators and preamps.  Also checkout the Alliance U-100 rotator page on the left. My satellite tracking program for the U-100 utilizes Nova for Windows.

Just a couple from a very long time ago.