Dealers and consumers can return any inwarranty channel master product. This is an arduino based rotator interface that emulates the yaesu gs232a or gs232b interface, and the easycom protocol. Channel master model 3274, should be connected to the. Models cm9521a and 9537 using the controller with a. Once the drive unit is securely installed, connect the proper rotator cable to the drive unit as shown in fig. How to use channel master tv antenna rotator model 9521 duration. Ive got a channel master 9521 antenna rotor about 30 ft up with 4 sets of guy wires. Dec 01, 2006 channel master based in research triangle park, nc is now part of andrew corporation orland park, il.
After paying hundreds for a yaesu rotator you then have to pay for the computer interface and that costs more than the rotator itself. The channel master 9521a rotator and controller is the industry standard for tv antenna rotators. Well, it went all the way clockwise and now wont come back. Read and view doug brauns web page on the inexpensive tv rotators sold by radio shack and channel master. View and download channel master 9521a owners manual online. Needless to say i am very happy with my new channel master antenna. I have been looking for one to see how the rotator and control were synced. It accepts the 3wire cable like all other channel master rotors that i know of. This high quality rotator complete system will surely aid your outdoor tv antenna in receiving digital reception from many directions. It is my opinion that the channel master 9521a rotor is now reliable. For runs up to 200ft, you can use 22ga, 3 conductor wire. The longer this pipe is from the rotor to the antenna the more stress it will apply to the rotor bearings. You can program the controller to use the channel number instead of the compass number.
Channel master jointenna tv antenna combiner join 2 tv. Channel master 9521a remote control antenna rotor at. As with the rca, this rotor comes with mounting clamps and ubolts for convenient installation. Channel master based in research triangle park, nc is now part of andrew corporation orland park, il. The indoor control unit has internal memory which will allow the user to auto tune an antenna to rotate to up to 69 preprogrammed positions. Connecting the arsusb to your pc via a usb port and later to your rotator is easy. I went to use it the other day and thought id start by syncing it. Antenna rotator control unit remote control replacement remote control for channel master rotator control unit. Norms rotor service is the oldest and largest facility in the u. Channel master cm3010hd stealthtenna 50 hd outdoor antenna.
Amplify adjustable gain signal amplifier learn more. Channel master 9521a antenna rotator antenna parts outlet. Your antenna rotator unit, consisting of a control and a drive. Getting an antenna rotator to work with a computer can be an expensive and complicated task. Channel master advantage directional outdoor tv antenna fm, vhf, uhf and digital hdtv aerial with 45 mile range cm3016 4. Channel master model 3274, should be connected to the antenna transmission wire at the point where it enters the house. From the signal to the receiver, we have everything you need to cut the cord. It uses an aptinex, 4 channel, optoisolated, triac, driver board. Buy antenna rotator system at the best price direct from channel master. I have a very nice channel master heavy duty antenna rotator control unit, model hd9515a, on its way.
Channel master 9521a programmable automatic antenna rotor w ir. The channel master antenna rotator system is an easy to use, all in one system that will enable the rotation of an outdoor antenna from an indoor control box and a handheld remote control. Attach rotator cable and antenna cable securely to mast or tower, and pass through building to tv or fm set. This is the ac motor version for the channel master tv antenna rotators. Cm9521a channel master complete antenna rotator system with. Allinone tv antenna rotator system cm9521hd from solid. Unfollow channel master antenna rotor to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The best antenna rotator for your tv long range signal. The channel master tv antenna rotator rotation speed is one rotation per minute.
The yaesu g450a is the ideal antenna rotator for vhf and uhf antennas or small tri banders. The two are connected via a 3conductor wire not included that carries the voltage and control signals. If replaced, the replacement item may be new or refurbished. Starting in 2011 through the early months of 2012 channel master back ordered the 9521a for about 10 months. These rotators are usually northcentered and feature a mechanical stop between 359 and 0. This channel master cm9521a tv antenna rotator system is both a drive unit and control unit, giving you a dual functionality that you can rely on. If the antenna elevation must be raised higher add pipe from below the rotor. My antenna is on a 20 ft pole attached to the side of my house with brackets. Radio shack antenna rotor theory of operation qrz forums. The cm9521a complete antenna rotator system allows you to rotate your antenna in any direction. Antenna rotator overview and instructions cm9521 cm9537. Controls both yaesu and channel master antenna rotators. All channel master digital advantage series outdoor antennas are engineered to be easy to install, and have been optimized for receiving high band vhf, uhf.
Sep 27, 2012 as some of you may know the channel master 9521a rotor has had some reliability problems over the past few years. Then you have cables to hook up, and choosing and configuring satellite tracking software to work with that cable rotator combination. All channel master antenna rotors use 3 conductor rotor wire. Channel masters antenna rotator has served as a solution to this problem for many years and while it allows the user to only use one antenna, the installation and user experience can be more complicated. The indoor control unit has internal memory which will allow the user to autotune an antenna to rotate to up to 69 preprogrammed positions. At the forefront of overtheair broadcast technology and consumer electronics for 70 years. Remove the bottom or access plate of the drive unit housing and attach the rotor wires. This feature is switched on or reset to 50 by pressing. To see more videos from channel master, please subscribe to. About channel master the resource is currently listed in in a single category. A multiconductor wire carries the power and control signals from the indoor. Buy channel master cm 9537 antenna rotator control unit cm9537. Attach the transmission line to the antenna, and set aside the antenna and short mast. Norms sells and repairs over a dozen models of new or rebuilt ham radio antenna rotators and control boxes.
He has the schematics and pic assembler code for a diy project to build a new controller of this modified rotator. In a channel master internettotv coax adapter kit, does one coax adapter transmit and the other coax adapter receive. This rotator offers 450 degrees of azimuth rotation plus 180 degrees of rotation. Norms rotor service is your source for ham radio antenna rotor sales, service and parts. The channel master rotator is both durable and is lighter than the rca unit.
I have a gc gc electric antenna rotor and control box installed at my home. It is started and stopped by a manually operated control unit that is placed indoors near the tv set. I recently picked up a w6lvp magnetic loop a few weeks ago and put it up about 20 ft on a channel master 9521a rotator and use it as my receive antenna on my ham station while using a 2 ft carolina windom antenna for transmit. Oct 18, 2012 i have a very nice channel master heavy duty antenna rotator control unit, model hd9515a, on its way. The best complete antenna rotator system with infra red remote control.
Allinone tv antenna rotator system cm9521hd the channel master antenna rotator system is an easy to use, all in one system that will enable the rotation of an outdoor antenna from an indoor control box and a handheld remote control. Youll be able to control your antenna rotor from your computer. Rotator magnavox m61415 the antenna rotator used in this project is representative of the light duty singleaxis rotators that employ a 24vac motor. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The control unit may be set up to program a sync command automatically after 50 preprogrammed moves. Channel master cm9521a complete tv antenna rotator system. Note that the azimuth rotator has to be modified using this modification procedure to remove the 360degree stop pins.
At right is a good example of a proper installation. Tv antenna rotors a tv antenna rotor or rotator is a mastmounted, motordriven device that permits the tv viewer to conveniently rotate orient the outdoor tv antenna in any direction. If a returned item is replaced by channel master, the customer agrees that the returned item will become the property of channel master. Norms sells and repairs over a dozen models of new. Cm9521a the cm9521a complete antenna rotator system allows you to rotate your antenna in any direction. Aug 31, 2008 channel master sells a remote controlled inside control unit that works with most. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday feb 14 2005, and till today channel master has been followed for a total of 51 times. The control unit for the channel master 9521a is not backwards compatible with any of the older channel master rotors. The control box will go from 000 to 360 degrees but the rotor doesnt move. I receive about 40 channels and about 20 of them are televangelist stations so i dont watch them i delete them.
Continual engineering ensures powerful control, long life, and precision tuning of your tv antenna. Cm9521a channel master complete antenna rotator system. Using this chart, ensure that you have the proper gauge rotator cable based on the distance the control unit will be from the drive unit. Connect the rotator interfaces to pc using the rs232 ports or usb to serial converters, and select. Both of your choices are virtually identical to doug brauns rotator see his photos page they only use 3 wires common wire, counterclockwise rotation, clockwise rotation a reversable motor in a housing with no braking or position feedback. It allows the rotator to be interfaced to ham radio deluxe or other programs that support the yaesu rotator command set. This is actually the successor of the earlier cm9521a, which you can still find on sale today. Norms rotor service sales, service and parts for ham radio. Arduinobased amateur radio antenna rotator controller. Channel master s antenna rotator has served as a solution to this problem for many years and while it allows the user to only use one antenna, the installation and user experience can be more complicated. The cm9521a is the industry standard for antenna rotors. Channel master models 9500, 9510a, 9512, 95, 9515a. It can get a bit crazy and it makes it difficult to get into satellite.
The arsusb antenna rotator system is the easiest and highest performance universal interface for handling your antenna rotor. It uses an aptinex, 4channel, optoisolated, triac, driver board. Includes rotor drive unit, rotor controller unit, handheld remote control, and instruction manual. In the future if the 9521a begins to have any issues i will post here. Channel master antenna rotator for sale 164 channel master antenna rotator for sale classifieds channel master antenna rotator, vintage channel master 9512a antenna rotator control box. Rotorcraft antenna rotor control software for windows and linux is a companion project to the arduino rotor controller. A rotor or rotator is a mastmounted, motordriven device that permits the tv. Channel master ultra mini 4 tv antenna amplifier, tv antenna signal booster with 4 outputs for connecting antenna or cable tv to multiple televisions cm3414. For those who need a rotor getting a quality rotor of any kind has been a challenge to say the least. Pn cm9521a the channel master 9521a rotator and controller is the. Channel master cm 9521a complete antenna rotator system. Controller compatibility if purchased separately, the model 9537 controller may be used with the following rotator drive units.
Programmable antenna rotator controller with infrared remote control. If looking to avoid the installation of an antenna rotator by using two antennas, the jointenna is the answer. Rotor control software category is a curation of 10 web resources on, pstrotator, rotorcraft, satellite tracking with winrotor. The main category is antenna rotators and rotors that is about antenna rotators and rotors. Retain this booklet and all instructions for your safety and future reference. Channel master tv antenna rotator system w ir remotecm9521a registered trademarks andor service marks of dish network l. Norms rotor service sales, service and parts for ham. It is used to provide easy tv antenna positioning from a remote location through the use of an electronic control box and control unit, up to masts of 2 in diameter. Channel master extremetenna long range multidirectional outdoor tv antenna 80 mile range preassembled install on rooftop or attic cm4228hd 4. Cm6001 cm6004 will channel master internettotv coax adapters work with voip, skype, etccm6001 cm6004 can channel master internettotv coax adapters work on rg6, rg59 or rg11 coaxial cable. Antenna rotator system instruction sheet channel master. You can program 69 antenna locations 169, corresponding to 69.
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