[WT-support] Rotator protocol

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Win-Test supports the following standard rotator protocols via the free
WtRotators program, which you can download from:

http://download.win-test.com/wtRotators/bin/

-or-

http://download.win-test.com/wtRotators/nightly/ (new development version)


AlphaSpid RAK
EA4TX - RCI SE
Hy-Gain DCU-1
M²/Orion RC-2800P-A
M²/Orion RC-2800PX
Prosistel
Yaesu


The control protocol for each rotator should be documented on the
manufacturer's web sites or in the manuals.  I suggest supporting the
Hy-Gain® DCU-1 protocol, which is one of the oldest.  It is also used by
the Green Heron RT-21.

>From the Green Heron manual:

"The protocol implemented in the RT-21 is based on the Hy-Gain® DCU-1
protocol and runs at 4800 8N1 using a straight through serial cable with at
least pins 2-2, 3-3 and 5-5 wired."

WtRotators only supports one fixed baud rate per controller type.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 5:36 AM, Dual <office at dual.rs> wrote:

> **
> Hi
>
> We want to make micro controller that supports Win-test to rotate antenna.
> I am not knowledge about protocols as my friend is but we need information
> how to communicate / receive information from Win-test antenna positioning.
> I think that is something about Yaesu protocol that support Win-test....
> Or something like that.
>
> Is it possible to send me all relevant data (communications protocols)
> about communication between Win-test and external hardware RS232 and
> Ethernet...
>
> Regards Goran YU1CF, YT2L
>
> --
>
> *www.dual.rs*
>
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