Re: GEM vs Fork
I can comment on #4, as I have a C9.25 that I use on both a GM8 and a GM100
(predecessor to the G11). IMO, the GM8 is enough mount for visual use but
not for photography or imaging through the
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Paul Sterngold <psterngold@...>
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#242
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GEM vs Fork
I am going to purchase an SCT but am undecided on a GEM or a fork
mount. Under consideration are: C8 Deluxe, LX 200, U2K and C 9.25 on
a GM 8. Any information you could offer on the following would
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George Smith <gsmith4789@...>
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#241
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Re: GM-8 Hand Controller Question ?
Thanks Rockett and Paul for the feedback. I was afraid there was a
problem and you guys confirmed it. The cables are all plugged in
correctly (that was the first thing I checked). I called Pocono
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Tony Bonanno <tbonanno@...>
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#240
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Re: Battery life
hermperez@... wrote:
All batteries do, not just lead acid.
The cycling does not waist a discharge since the batteries are no good
to me on that first charge/discharge cycle because
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Rockett Crawford <Rockett@...>
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#239
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Re: Battery life
Rockett, I'm sorry but I cant explain my argument better, lead acid batteries
have a finite number of times that they can be discharged to zero, also they
don't suffer from a "memory effect". I really
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hermperez@...
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#238
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Re: GM-8 Hand Controller Question ?
Paul Sterngold wrote:
But I would think the axis would merely be swapped in that case.
Good point, there is a chance it could possibly be the drive control also.
Rockett
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Rockett Crawford <Rockett@...>
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#237
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Re: GM-8 Hand Controller Question ?
--- Rockett Crawford <Rockett@...> wrote:
Or it may be that you have the motors plugged into the wrong jacks on the
drive control box. (I've done this before- the scope keeps moving the
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Paul Sterngold <psterngold@...>
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#236
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Re: GM-8 Hand Controller Question ?
No, this is not normal. You have a defective hand controller.
Rockett Crawford
Tony Bonanno wrote:
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Rockett Crawford <Rockett@...>
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#235
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GM-8 Hand Controller Question ?
Hi Everyone,
Just received my new GM-8 yesterday and my initial impressions are
very positive. I had never seen one before and purchased it on its
reputation. I think I've made a good choice.
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Tony Bonanno <tbonanno@...>
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Re: Battery life
hermperez@... wrote:
No, you are definitely wrong about the batteries I am using.
It does do a lot of good. I discovered this by accident. I noticed that
every time I went out for more
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Rockett Crawford <Rockett@...>
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#233
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Re: Battery life
Paul Sterngold wrote:
The DSCs have a display heater which takes about 1/2 amp, but
only when the temperature drops below freezing. The digital drive
pulls about 1/2 an amp.
Capella's Observatory
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Rockett Crawford <Rockett@...>
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#232
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new G-11 user with questions
Hi everyone,
I am in the process of purchasing a used G-11 with Losmandy digital setting
circles and polar alignment scope from a fellow club member. After years of
using fork mounts, I'm still
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Ray Porter <ray_porter@...>
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#231
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Re: Battery life
shortening its
acid batteries.
automatic
etc..
all types,
Thanks to all of you who responed. The battery is a lead-acid
battery sold by Pep Boys for boosting your car battery when needed.
The
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havriliakjr
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#230
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Re: Battery life
this does no good to lead acid batteries, all you are doing is shortening its
life. Its definitely good for nicads but does not apply to lead acid batteries.
All you have to do is to promptly
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hermperez@...
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Re: Battery life
I doubt it, most likely your battery pack is not in good shape. What kind of
batteries and how big is the pack made off?
I sometimes use a 5ah lead-acid gellcell and its good for two
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hermperez@...
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#227
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Re: Battery life
The G11 should consume less than 1 amp per hour, but for safety's sake,
estimate that rate. The DSC's consumption should be negligible but again,
play it safe and estimate 0.5 amps per hour. If you
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Paul Sterngold <psterngold@...>
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#226
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Re: Battery life
I use a 34 amp hour marine battery (a small battery, about the
size used in rider mowers) for my G-11 /w DSCs and it lasts all
night long even in the winter.
I use marine batteries because unlike
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Rockett Crawford <Rockett@...>
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#225
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Re: skf ba2016 bearing set
I got mine at Nordic Bearing in Sudbury.
I'm in Toronto now so can't get numbers and don't have my file.
Call either Les at Nordic thru information..17055551212 or check skf webb for nearest
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James A. Thibert <thibertj@...>
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#229
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Battery life
The battery pack that I use claims that a radio or TV can be
operated for 20 hrs. On several occassions, by freshly charged
battery went dead driving the G-11 with DSC. I couldn't understand
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havriliakjr
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#224
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skf ba2016 bearing set
OK...where can I find one of these suckers??? I've tried a couple of
local places with no success.
Bill
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Bill Faatz <faatz1@...>
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#223
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