I just read the sensor calibration procedure on page 56 of the instruction manual. There is no mention of utilizing/requiring a view of polaris. Is there a...
... Which manual? (if the ETX PE manual, which edition (revealed by the "part number" on the bottom of the last page) Since my "14-1010-29 1/06" ETX PE...
Thanks for the info. The part number on my manual is 14-1010-29 5/06 and the online version (says the same) is 1/09. No mention of polaris. On another subject....
Gday Bob ... Thats cos i forgot to add a few semicolons ( three IIRC ) when i sent some mods to Dick, but i thought they had been caught and fixed. Where did...
Hiya Andrew, I got it (the link) from one of the Weasner's Feedback pages - I dont know which one. Were can I get a good copy? bh ... From: "johansea"...
Oops... There was a typo in the patch kit (the wrong "comment" character in one line). The -code- doesn't change, but an error messages will disappear. This...
I'm sorry about not being specific about Sensor Calibration. If you are using the page in the manual that summarizes the different options for the Autostar...
Gday Bob ... Ref Dicks earlier post "This only affects the use of the patch43gg26.spf file with StarPatch, not the patch43gg26.txt with StarMod" When Dick...
Gday Bob ... A big chunk is already done but is still being tested So far it has Fixes Remote Handbox commands ( but only for my app ) Fixes drive train...
My request would be allowing user manual selection of alignment stars during full automatic alignment as you included in the 43Eg patches. Thanks, bh ... From:...
Recently purchased a 125-PE. In scrolling through the handset, I noticed if I held the Mode key for 2 seconds or more, I get to screens dealing with the...
I see Meade is advertising a 6" SCT version of the LS without all the bells and whistles for under $1K. IMO this could be a winner, but is going up against the...
Yes, it is. With Meade in weak financial condition Synta has been moving agressively to increase Celestron's market share. Note the Stellarview ad in S&T...
I am sure that there is some dumping taking place. However, I also feel that there is a large markup at the manufacturing end (Probably on the order of 100%)....
I just posted an article in Astromart about how I customized my ETX-125 to get better performance. I used tips from posts on this site and Mike Weasner's...
My dealer gave up on Meade support a few years ago and started to give me stuff to repair. It is rare to find real problems with the latest Meade electronics....
Hi All. I have a question. I own a ETX 80-AT Telescope. When I go to the start up menu, and I try to align to the alinment star, I can not seem to get to that...
Have you done the "Calibrate Motors" and "Train Drive" procedures. If not, do them and your problem will probably go away. Bob Harris ... From: "rdread514"...
Hi Bob, I have just calibrated the motor and Trained the Drive. I hope it works, I'll let you know tonight. O I did find out that I was on Daylightsaving time,...
The 9mm gives you 44 power and 88 power with the Barlow. More than enough for excellent moon viewing with the 80mm. Bob Harris ... From: Robert Read To:...
Hi Bob and Bob, just to point out that when doing your alignment procedure you will be better off using less magnification; especially if you are having...
The key is learning the bright stars. Next time you go out with the scope, take a monthly star chart from one of the astronomy magazines with you and spend an...
Hi Bob, Rod Mollise's suggestion is right on the money. You need to be able to identify a couple of bright stars. I am a recent newbie - and I found a great...
Hi Jim, Thanks for tyhe info, I will try that tonight. I do tho have another question tho, I have a ETX 80-AT and I would like to know if I can enter the...
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