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mikespike
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Actuators for Antennas

12/01/2008 4:00 PM

I would like to find appropriate actuators for large size satellite dishes 4m2. What kind of controllers would be suitable, at what cost? (C-band,Ku-band)
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12/02/2008 3:31 AM

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Re: Actuators for Antennas

12/21/2008 5:07 PM

Hi Mike,

Almost missed this interesting thread... So, first a question: Are you looking for some form of auto-tracking (search, aquisition and lock) or more common "set & forget" associated with geosynchronous birds???

Please advise...

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Re: Actuators for Antennas

12/22/2008 2:23 AM

Hi GLB,

I'm looking to design a system that can track sun through out the day (heliostats), i believe that satellite tracking systems can be modified to do this task. Instead of dish I would like to mount large mirror on the bracket. I'm not sure of tracking precision, wind load stability and necessary tracking software and hardware (controllers etc).

Thanks for help.
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