Today I get the Yaesu GS-2800 and G-450 rotators working with the Rotator Genius for remote, network control.
This turned into a bit of a saga… but we got there in the end.
In this video I cover:
– How Rotator Genius actually drives DC rotators (2-wire vs 3-wire confusion)
– Correct wiring for GS-2800 and G-450 (pins and setup)
– Bench testing before going up the tower
– Magnetic sensor install and alignment
– Dip switch settings (and how the manual can trip you up)
– Speed control and voltage considerations
– Getting two rotators working on one system
The goal here is simple: allow multiple stations to control different towers over the network without conflict.
This wasn’t a plug-and-play job – it took a few days of checking and thinking of trial and error to get right. If you’re setting up Rotator Genius, this should save you a fair bit of time!
00:00 Overview and plan
02:19 Wiring breakthrough (2-wire control)
03:10 Dip switch issues
05:32 Adding second rotator (G-450)
10:27 Field testing
11:47 Sensor install
14:23 Software control and presets
16:15 Final thoughts