Where can I buy a new LX90 handset....?

Hi All,

My LX90 handset looks as though it might be dead, can someone direct me
to where I can get a new one from in the UK should this prove to be the
case?

Cheers
GAZ

"Gaz" wrote in message
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Hi All,

My LX90 handset looks as though it might be dead, can someone direct me
to where I can get a new one from in the UK should this prove to be the
case?

Cheers
GAZ


Try this first for the LX90:

If the firmware in your Autostar crashes and you
cannot access the "DOWNLOAD" menu item on your
handbox, you can use the "SAFE LOADER" feature of
your new Autostar software

Note:
To get into SAFE LOAD, follow these simple steps:

1. Make sure the Autostar and Telescope are turned off.

************************************************** ******
For an Autostar Handbox: (ETX, #495, #497, etc.)

2. Press and hold the "ENTER" key and the Scroll
Down Key located to the right of the help key
on the Autostar handbox.

3. While depressing both keys, turn on your Telescope
power switch.

You will need both hands to accomplish this.

You should see "FLASH LOAD READY" on your display.
You may see a version number following the
"FLASH LOAD". In this case the display would read
"FLASH LOAD 2.0 READY". Either of these display
formats indicates that you can proceed to Update
your Autostar with new software.

If this doesn't work, I've seen a handset for sale somewhere and it was
pretty reasonably priced too. From a camera shop in Basingstoke if I
remember correctly. I just need to rack my brain to remember where..

See how you get on with the above first though.

Regards


Chris

Thanks for the tip Chris, no luck I'm afaid, still dead.

Gaz

"Gaz" wrote in message
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Thanks for the tip Chris, no luck I'm afaid, still dead.

Gaz


Not sure when I'll be back in Basingstoke but here's a few starters. I seem
to remember it being cheaper though?

www.greenwich-observatory.co.uk
#497 Autostar Computer Controller
Ref: MEA-07436
OUCH!!
Price: £169.99 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

http://www.skyviewoptics.co.uk
Autostar #497 Autostar
Stock Code 07436
mmm...
#497 Autostar Handset £127.95

http://www.acecameras.co.uk
Meade Autostar
#497
£125.00

Regards


Chris

Thanks Chris.

On or about 2005-10-04,
Gaz illuminated us with:

Hi All,

My LX90 handset looks as though it might be dead, can someone direct me
to where I can get a new one from in the UK should this prove to be the
case?

I think I've seen them in the past on astrobuysell. Ah, that'll be your
wanted ad on there then...

--
Mark
Real email address | Auditor: A person sent in after the battle to
is mark at | finish off the wounded.
ayliffe dot org |

Hi GAZ,

E-bay can often be a good source for used (cheap) autostars, and also check
some of the UK astro "for sale" sites too, and possibly place a "wanted" ad.

http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/
or
http://www.astronomy-uk.co.uk/


Very best wishes and clear, dark skies.

--

/Paul B, York, UK.

York Astronomical Society
www.yorkastro.co.uk


"Gaz" wrote in message
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Hi All,

My LX90 handset looks as though it might be dead, can someone direct me
to where I can get a new one from in the UK should this prove to be the
case?

Cheers
GAZ