At 10:56 AM 4/15/98 -0500, you wrote:
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 1998 9:22 AM
>> Subject: Re: [M]: LX200 8": 1st impressions and questions for the
>> experts
>>
>> Antonio,
>>
>> Here are some of my opinions on your comments.
>>
>> Antonio Otero wrote:
>> >
>> > Okay, got my new LX-200, my first scope after lots of reading and
>> research:
>> >
>> > 1. scope is just portable enough
>> > 2. why can' parameters stay in memory as saved options (like
>> location
>> > settings?
>>
>> All parameters should stay in memory. There is a small battery in the
>> control panel.
>>
>> > I like to look at VG, EX, or SU objects and need to set minimum
>> height
>> > around
>> > me to clear trees, etc. The constant input every time I turn up
>> the
>> > scope is a
>> > pain in the booty.
>>
>> What input are you talking about?
>>
> [snip]
>
> He was talking about the fact that although the LX200 will
>remember
> some parameters (time, location, etc.), it forgets everything
>else that
> gets entered, i.e., limiting magnitudes and sky object qualities
>when
> using the field command, scope maximum slew rate, etc. when
> turned off...
>
> M.

M-

Correct! These parameters have to be reentered every session. Sounds like
this
computer needs an autoexec.bat or .ini file.
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>

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