Hello everyone:
I seek to add a camera to the center of my EME array to know when it¹s
on/off the moon.
Requirements:
1. wired camera (not wireless nor Bluetooth),
2. CCTV type is OK if available
3. All weather capable 20 deg F through 110 deg. F
4. Reliable all the time
5. Monochromatic or color (either one) is OK
I recall there was some detail about viewing the moon that a certain focal
length (lens) is best and I¹d welcome (please) camera recommendations
available today.
Questions:
What specific camera manufacturer and model do you recommend?
What specific monitor (manufacturer and model) recommended?
What cable type is required? (impedance, number of conductors and gauge
for 150 foot or 48 meter length)
Thank you; very 73,
Dave KJ9I
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Dave good to see you on moonet. Here I use a $16 camera from China bought on
Epay color.
Should be black & white if you want to see the moon during the day. I have a
wide angle shot & I see the moon from a 10 cents piece to a 25Cents piece in
the center of my 6" monitor. Try to get a black & white camera if you can
find one. Also make sure it is waterproof mine is not & I put it inside of a
camper's flash lite. It runs on 12vdc which I have up the tower already for
relays & preamp & voila!!!
Good luck Dave nice to see you on moonet
Serge VE1KG
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Subject: [Moon-Net] camera recommendation requested
Hello everyone:
I seek to add a camera to the center of my EME array to know when it's
on/off the moon.
Requirements:
1. wired camera (not wireless nor Bluetooth),
2. CCTV type is OK if available
3. All weather capable -20 deg F through 110 deg. F
4. Reliable all the time
5. Monochromatic or color (either one) is OK
I recall there was some detail about viewing the moon that a certain focal
length (lens) is best and I'd welcome (please) camera recommendations
available today.
Questions:
What specific camera manufacturer and model do you recommend?
What specific monitor (manufacturer and model) recommended?
What cable type is required? (impedance, number of conductors and gauge
for 150 foot or 48 meter length)
Thank you; very 73,
Dave KJ9I
Everyone:
Wanted: one end plate (one side with a circular groove machined out to
accept an O-ring) and has inner centering bearing for an Extra-Large
Prop-Pitch rotator. 10.25 inches diameter. From Extra-Large
Prop-Pitch rotator. Do you know anyone who has one of these they'd
sell please? I have a photo of similar plate from another rotor size I
could send if photo helps ensure same plate. thank you so much!
(I have the rest of the XL-Prop Pitch rotor and FedEx lost this plate
for my rotor (already checked K7NV)).
I'd surely appreciate it if anyone knows a source for one of these (I
realize this is a hard to find items).
very 73,
Dave KJ9I
kj9idave [at] charter {dot} net