NewScopeNowBroke
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Reged: 08/29/05
Posts: 81
Loc: CA
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Hiya folks.
I've been away for a while starting a new company. And now it's time to bring the RCX 400 out of it's tomb.
Just wondering if Leege and Jerry are still around.
I actually had the RCX out this last weekend. Runs as good as the day I opened the box.
My camera on the other hand........  (I'm working on it.) Maybe it got dropped during a house move or something. 
Cheers ! ! !
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 Bakersfield, CA.
12.5" Dob / AZ
80mm APO Refractor / LXD75
10" RCX400 & Working Like A Champ.
My God, it's full of telescopes ! ! !
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LLEEGE
True Blue
Reged: 03/03/05
Posts: 12767
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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Yep, we're here! Welcome back. Have a look at our sigs. A lot has changed while you have been gone. So, how have you been?
Glad to hear your RCX is still a good one.
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A wise man once said........nothing.
A good mount
A few good OTA's
A few good EP's
A decent camera
Crappy skies
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JerryWise
Postmaster
Reged: 12/26/03
Posts: 9284
Loc: Lexington, SC
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Yep, Luke and I decided we would show the spouses what poverty was really like. That got their attention.
Glad to see you back and I envy your scope. If you remember, I've said over and over the 10" RCX I had was one of the best, if not the best, views I've ever had of Saturn. Wish I had it back but there would be a new edition of "48 hours" with my wife starring if I bought it back.
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Jerry
TOA 150, FS-152, 14" LX200R, AP-1200
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LLEEGE
True Blue
Reged: 03/03/05
Posts: 12767
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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As you can see, Jerry was atTAKed and I was rAPed. 
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A wise man once said........nothing.
A good mount
A few good OTA's
A few good EP's
A decent camera
Crappy skies
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JerryWise
Postmaster
Reged: 12/26/03
Posts: 9284
Loc: Lexington, SC
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Ahmen brother......
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Jerry
TOA 150, FS-152, 14" LX200R, AP-1200
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NewScopeNowBroke
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Reged: 08/29/05
Posts: 81
Loc: CA
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Wow ! ! ! LX 200 ? ? ?
I guess I need to go back and read through the forum now. 
Been good L. Just busy with the Survey and Engineering business.
Things have settled a bit and I'm looking forward to doing some real observing and imaging.
Talk to you soon Bro.
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Bakersfield, CA.
12.5" Dob / AZ
80mm APO Refractor / LXD75
10" RCX400 & Working Like A Champ.
My God, it's full of telescopes ! ! !
Edited by NewScopeNowBroke (11/28/07 02:45 PM)
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NewScopeNowBroke
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Reged: 08/29/05
Posts: 81
Loc: CA
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Yep, Luke and I decided we would show the spouses what poverty was really like. That got their attention.
I don't care who you, that right there is funny ! ! ! !
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Bakersfield, CA.
12.5" Dob / AZ
80mm APO Refractor / LXD75
10" RCX400 & Working Like A Champ.
My God, it's full of telescopes ! ! !
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gillmj24
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Reged: 12/06/05
Posts: 4564
Loc: PA
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Welcome (back). I see you haven't posted since the LEEGE RCX problem days (before my time).
A working RCX and good things to say about it, eh? Well, I guess that makes but two of us 'round these parts....
Edited by Joseph Gillman (11/28/07 09:02 PM)
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Joad
Wordsmith
Reged: 03/22/05
Posts: 18002
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We have a number of folks with working RCX's here. Steph is one. Wrather1 is another. Of course, Jason. And a chap from Washington state who hasn't been around recently but who had dazzling photographic results with his.
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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower
Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 26279
Loc: North Texas
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 I just don't hang out in this forum much...afraid of catching RCX-itis...  
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Steph
Taking it one day at a time...
I'm in the fight! - Support Liver Disease Awareness
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory 
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gillmj24
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Reged: 12/06/05
Posts: 4564
Loc: PA
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Now now, I wasn't THAT serious 
We could use a little less RCX-negativity around here, that was my point.
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Nick Cook
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/28/06
Posts: 1239
Loc: Somerset, England
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Tis a great scope!
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Meade 14" RCX + Astro Physics 0.75 Reducer (27TVPH)
Meade 5000 ED80 APO (Guider/widefield)+ WO 0.8 Reducer
William Optics Zenithstar 66 Petzal
SBig STL11000M + AO-L + 3" Pyxis Rotator + 3" PDF Focuser
Canon 20Da + IDAS Filter
Pulsar 9ft Dome
www.nick-cook.net
www.cavebear.co.uk
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NewScopeNowBroke
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Posts: 81
Loc: CA
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Quote:
Welcome (back). I see you haven't posted since the LEEGE RCX problem days (before my time).
A working RCX and good things to say about it, eh? Well, I guess that makes but two of us 'round these parts....
Hi Joseph ! ! !
One of the first things I did when I got my RCX was to take it apart and install the "Make Mars the Size of The Moon" module.
Seriously, I really did read up extensively about the RCX before the purchase and performed the preventative maintenance before anything malfunctioned.
Checked all connections, add gears, clutch, and ROM updates.
My wife thought I was nuts for tearing down the scope before even setting it up. (She always worries when I break out the tools for fear of not seeing me for a few days.)
It has been a great scope.
Clear Skies ! ! !
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Bakersfield, CA.
12.5" Dob / AZ
80mm APO Refractor / LXD75
10" RCX400 & Working Like A Champ.
My God, it's full of telescopes ! ! !
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wrather1
AstroBear
Reged: 10/25/05
Posts: 4489
Loc: Dallas, Texas
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Mine's still working. Even upgraded the Autostar with no problems. Just need some clear skies now...
DW
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"And there, within the black inviting vacuum, shine the beacon jewels and diamond dusts of future passed." - D. L. Lundelius
Meade RCX400-12 "Ursa Major"
TMB 130SS + EQ6-PRO "Ursus Polaris"
Orion ED80 "Ursa Minor", WO ZS66ED "grab-'n'-go"
Canon EOS 60Da, Philips ToUcam Pro, Orion StarShoot Autoguider
North Texas Clear Sky Chart
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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower
Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 26279
Loc: North Texas
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Yeah, hasn't it been annoying how beautiful and clear it's been during the day every day this week and then the clouds move in at sunset? 
My RCX is still working fine too, by the way, but I haven't been brave enough to try upgrading the Autostar. 
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Steph
Taking it one day at a time...
I'm in the fight! - Support Liver Disease Awareness
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory
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Nick Cook
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/28/06
Posts: 1239
Loc: Somerset, England
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An Autostar update is really pain free. Never had a problem with several different updates. The great is, it doesn't lose your PEC training data either (although it claims it might).
I'm using a very interesting independent Autostar update now, that gives me fine tuning on the custom tracking rate. It means I've been able to squeeze the last bit of performance out of the mount for imaging.
Nick
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Meade 14" RCX + Astro Physics 0.75 Reducer (27TVPH)
Meade 5000 ED80 APO (Guider/widefield)+ WO 0.8 Reducer
William Optics Zenithstar 66 Petzal
SBig STL11000M + AO-L + 3" Pyxis Rotator + 3" PDF Focuser
Canon 20Da + IDAS Filter
Pulsar 9ft Dome
www.nick-cook.net
www.cavebear.co.uk
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wrather1
AstroBear
Reged: 10/25/05
Posts: 4489
Loc: Dallas, Texas
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Quote:
Yeah, hasn't it been annoying how beautiful and clear it's been during the day every day this week and then the clouds move in at sunset?
Steph:
My bad, I'm afraid. I've got a TMB130SS on the way...the old Telescope Curse strikes again!
Dave W.
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"And there, within the black inviting vacuum, shine the beacon jewels and diamond dusts of future passed." - D. L. Lundelius
Meade RCX400-12 "Ursa Major"
TMB 130SS + EQ6-PRO "Ursus Polaris"
Orion ED80 "Ursa Minor", WO ZS66ED "grab-'n'-go"
Canon EOS 60Da, Philips ToUcam Pro, Orion StarShoot Autoguider
North Texas Clear Sky Chart
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JerryWise
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Reged: 12/26/03
Posts: 9284
Loc: Lexington, SC
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Oh Dave... noooo. That's the way it starts. Look at poor Leege and me.
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Jerry
TOA 150, FS-152, 14" LX200R, AP-1200
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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower
Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 26279
Loc: North Texas
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But Jerry, he already has a 66mm and an 80mm...he's already gotten sucked in. There's no hope for him. 
And yeah, Dave, thanks bunches for bringing in the cloud curse, buddy. 
But congrats on the new TMB130SS! 
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Steph
Taking it one day at a time...
I'm in the fight! - Support Liver Disease Awareness
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory
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NewScopeNowBroke
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Reged: 08/29/05
Posts: 81
Loc: CA
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It figures, someone mentions clouds and it appears I'm covered over this weekend. 
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Bakersfield, CA.
12.5" Dob / AZ
80mm APO Refractor / LXD75
10" RCX400 & Working Like A Champ.
My God, it's full of telescopes ! ! !
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