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<title>SPID-UK News feed</title><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/index.html</link><description>SPID-UK BCS</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2006</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-03-04T09:57:48+00:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:59:30 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>New products available</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-03-04T09:57:48+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/3e30f692e796a5e33cfd6e6b0fe9893e-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/3e30f692e796a5e33cfd6e6b0fe9893e-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The newly developed soft start and stop controller (ROT1PROG-PWM) is now available as an option for use with the RAK and BIG RAK azimuth rotators.


This allows a gradual ramp up in speed when starting and then a gradual slow down when stopping.   This is very useful when large antennas are used on the rotator as it reduces the strain caused by the momentum of the antenna.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Spid ROT1PROG now has soft START and STOP</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-12-16T11:07:21+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/0d483c315cf3100227f26b426605d49f-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/0d483c315cf3100227f26b426605d49f-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest firmware for the Azimuth Spid Controller (ROT1PROG) will now incorporate programmable soft Start and Stop.   This allows a gradual ramp up in speed when starting and then a gradual slow down when stopping.   This is very useful when large antennas are used on the rotator as it reduces the strain caused by the momentum of the antenna.


The manual for this new product is now available from our downloads page.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Spid Rotator products</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-05-12T14:41:59+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/b25e60e4a39b9e9fc1e37e4074de3a3f-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/b25e60e4a39b9e9fc1e37e4074de3a3f-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Available to special order - The BIG RAK Azimuth rotator.


This very heavy duty model which weighs 12Kg and is 37.5cm high and has a rotation torque of 460Nm at 24V supply will turn MonstIR by SteppIR yagis.


Ideal for very large Moonbounce arrays.


There will also be a BIG RAS combo Az/El model available.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>G3LDI reviews the SPID RAS rotator in Radio Communication magazine</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-02-24T10:49:10+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/e6c4741374dfa34a3a22e117f8897a99-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/e6c4741374dfa34a3a22e117f8897a99-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roger Cooke G3LDI has reviewed the SPID azimuth rotator in this month's Radcom magazine.   Note there is an error at the end of the article - David Anderson GM4JJJ is not connected with "Alpha Radio".   In the UK SPID rotators are imported directly from the manufacture in Poland and sold by Braeside Communication Services.


I am happy to answer any questions regarding this review by email.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SPID Testimonial from G3GRO</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-02-24T10:40:33+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/df05d45f78dd0a67028dbd94f3e786fa-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/df05d45f78dd0a67028dbd94f3e786fa-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Derek Atter writes: I used the SPID rotator on a number of /P expeditions on 10GHz with an 80cm dish working up to 400km+ where pointing accuracy is all important and also low backlash.   It is ideal for /P since it uses DC and is very flexible on its supply voltage.


It was also used to good effect on top of a 80ft Versatower to carry a 88 element stack for 23cm on VHF NFD 2006 last July by the Crawley and Reigate Club team in Suffolk making our highest score ever on that band making 50,000 points just behind the band leaders G3VHF Contest Group in the open section.   We worked out to 920km to SM and OZ.   If you care to look at the contest section of the Crawley Club website at www.carc.org.uk where there are pictures of the antenna system and also a link to a recording clip made by DM2A at 860 km of our CW QSO with them down by the Czech border.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SPID rotator used in EME DXpedition to CT3</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-06-07T09:59:49+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/4d6e3c6497470d136cea02df1ca75b2d-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/4d6e3c6497470d136cea02df1ca75b2d-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Michael DL1YMK is enjoying a successful 1296MHz  EME expedition to Madiera with his SPID RAS rotator supporting the large mesh dish.


Michael uses MoonSked software to track the Moon.


You can see a couple of photos in the Photo Gallery.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New SPID-UK web-site</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2006-05-29T13:35:18+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/a3d70373a66a03627518b6b552a35e42-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/a3d70373a66a03627518b6b552a35e42-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Braeside Communication Services have now created a web-site dedicated to SPID rotators.


(You are visiting it now!)


http://www.spid-uk.co.uk


This new site will be the focus for SPID-UK sales and support in the UK.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MacLoggerDX now supports SPID Rotator controllers</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2005-07-17T18:18:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/8ca6126cac613eaccbf26b80d1575c7e-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/8ca6126cac613eaccbf26b80d1575c7e-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dog Park Software have added support for the Alpha-Spid ROT1PROG and ROT2PROG serial controlled antenna rotators to their MacLoggerDX software for the Apple Macintosh.


Some notes to help the user:


For the Az ROT1PROG controller use MLDX set to "Alpha-Spid" at 1200 baud with the Spid controller set to emulate Yaesu.


For the Az/El ROT2PROG controller use MLDX set to "Yaesu GS-232" at 600 baud with Spid controller set to emulate Yaesu.


Thanks to Don Agro at Dog Park for his continued support of the Macintosh Ham Radio community!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MacDopplerPro X software now supports SPID rotators</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2005-06-25T21:47:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/686511a60e58431c3d3847758adc5138-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/686511a60e58431c3d3847758adc5138-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dog Park Software have released a new version of  their Satellite Tracking software MacDopplerPro for the Macintosh.


This new version fully supports the Spid az/el rotator (RAS or RAK&RAEL with ROT2PROG controller). 


Many thanks to Don Agro for continuing to support the Macintosh Ham Radio community with his great software.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Spid Antenna Rotator UK Dealership</title><dc:creator>David</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2005-06-09T22:34:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/e6d07f7ea6cb58122b3507ed6c8c7e81-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.spid-uk.co.uk/news/files/e6d07f7ea6cb58122b3507ed6c8c7e81-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[SPID Antenna Rotators


BCS have recently been appointed the official UK importers and dealers for SPID antenna rotators.


These rotators have advanced digital controllers that can be computer controlled and complement our tracking software.
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