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Homebrew Satellite Antenna Elevation Systems

Commercial elevation rotators are expensive and a major investment for many amateur radio operators. If you have the interest and the time, there are several possibilities for building your own elevation rotator.

If you search on Google, there are a number of projects available. Here are a few examples:

SatNOGS Rotator v3

Maybe one of the most famous projects from the SatNOGS community.
https://wiki.satnogs.org/SatNOGS_Rotator_v3

Sarcnet Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1

Lots of instructions, pictures and design notes.
https://www.sarcnet.org/rotator-mk1.html

N6LN Antenna Rotator/Controller

A a homebrew azimuth/elevation antenna rotator for amateur radio satellite by N6LN, basic configuration was suggested by DO5TY (see below).

DIY AZ/EL Antenna rotator for under 150€

https://tysonpower.de/blog/diy-az-el-antenna-rotator-for-under-150

Also on Youtube:

VK4GHZ Homebrew Satellite Antenna Elevation System

This is a elevation build only.
https://vk4ghz.com/homebrew-satellite-elevation-system/

Saveitforparts DIY Satellite Tracking

A tracker partly built on SARCNET version.
https://saveitforparts.com/2024/03/10/a-cheap-diy-satellite-tracking-mount/

KA6PUW Azimuth/Elevation Rotator for Arrow Satellite Antennas

A tracker mainly built for the Arrow yagi:
https://ka6puw.tripod.com/azimuth1.html

Pawel Rozenek SARCNET version

A SARCNET version from Pawel Rozenek.
https://www.rozenek.com/working-through-amateur-satellites-how-to-make-a-very-cheap-antenna-rotator/

By SM0TGU

Webmaster and member of the AMSAT-SM steering group.

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