diff --git a/AlignEq.ino b/AlignEq.ino
index 1e0a8d849..caa016815 100644
--- a/AlignEq.ino
+++ b/AlignEq.ino
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ void TGeoAlign::autoModel(int n) {
   }
   ohe=ohe/num; best_ohe=round(ohe*Rad*3600.0); best_ohw=best_ohe;
 
-#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
+#ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
   Ff=1; Df=0;
 #else
   Ff=0; Df=1;
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ void TGeoAlign::autoModel(int n) {
   altCor=best_pe/3600.0;
 
   tfCor=best_tf/3600.0;
-#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
+#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
   dfCor=best_ff/3600.0;
 #else
   dfCor=best_df/3600.0;
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ void TGeoAlign::equToInstr(double HA, double Dec, double *HA1, double *Dec1, int
       // misalignment due to Dec axis being perp. to RA axis
       double PDh=-pdCor*(sinDec/cosDec)*p;
   
-  #if defined (MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
+  #ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
       // Fork flex
       double DFd=dfCor*cosHA;
   #else
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ void TGeoAlign::instrToEqu(double HA, double Dec, double *HA1, double *Dec1, int
     // works on HA instead.  meridian flips affect this in HA
     double PDh=-pdCor*(sinDec/cosDec)*p;
 
-#if defined (MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
+#ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
     // Fork flex
     double DFd=dfCor*cosHA;
 #else
diff --git a/AlignHor.ino b/AlignHor.ino
index c72c69447..0e47187c7 100644
--- a/AlignHor.ino
+++ b/AlignHor.ino
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ void TGeoAlignH::autoModel(int n) {
   altCor=best_pe/3600.0;
 
   tfCor=best_tf/3600.0;
-#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
+#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
   dfCor=best_ff/3600.0;
 #else
   dfCor=best_df/3600.0;
@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ void TGeoAlignH::horToInstr(double Alt, double Azm, double *Alt1, double *Azm1,
       // misalignment due to Alt axis being perp. to Azm axis
       double PDh=-pdCor*(sinAlt/cosAlt)*p;
   
-  #if defined (MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
+  #if defined (MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
       // Fork flex
       double DFd=dfCor*cosAzm;
   #else
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@ void TGeoAlignH::instrToHor(double Alt, double Azm, double *Alt1, double *Azm1,
     // works on Azm instead.  meridian flips affect this in Azm
     double PDh=-pdCor*(sinAlt/cosAlt)*p;
 
-#if defined (MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
+#ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
     // Fork flex
     double DFd=dfCor*cosAzm;
 #else
diff --git a/Command.ino b/Command.ino
index 3b8be1ea1..1743a34c4 100644
--- a/Command.ino
+++ b/Command.ino
@@ -665,8 +665,6 @@ void processCommands() {
         reply[i++]='E';
         #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK)
         reply[i++]='K';
-        #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
-        reply[i++]='k';
         #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
         reply[i++]='A';
         #endif
@@ -723,8 +721,6 @@ void processCommands() {
                                                      reply[3]|=0b10000001;                       // GEM
         #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK)
                                                      reply[3]|=0b10000010;                       // FORK
-        #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
-                                                     reply[3]|=0b10000100;                       // FORK ALT
         #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
                                                      reply[3]|=0b10001000;                       // ALTAZM
         #endif
@@ -778,7 +774,7 @@ void processCommands() {
               case '3': sprintf(reply,"%ld",(long)(Align.azmCor*3600.0)); quietReply=true; break; // azmCor
               case '4': sprintf(reply,"%ld",(long)(Align.doCor*3600.0)); quietReply=true; break;  // doCor
               case '5': sprintf(reply,"%ld",(long)(Align.pdCor*3600.0)); quietReply=true; break;  // pdCor
-#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
+#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
               case '6': sprintf(reply,"%ld",(long)(Align.dfCor*3600.0)); quietReply=true; break;  // ffCor
               case '7': sprintf(reply,"%ld",(long)(0)); quietReply=true; break;                   // dfCor
 #else
@@ -1665,7 +1661,7 @@ void processCommands() {
             case '3': Align.azmCor=(double)strtol(&parameter[3],NULL,10)/3600.0; break;    // azmCor
             case '4': Align.doCor=(double)strtol(&parameter[3],NULL,10)/3600.0; break;     // doCor
             case '5': Align.pdCor=(double)strtol(&parameter[3],NULL,10)/3600.0; break;     // pdCor
-#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
+#ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
             case '6': Align.dfCor=(double)strtol(&parameter[3],NULL,10)/3600.0; break;     // ffCor
             case '7': break;                                                               // dfCor
 #else
diff --git a/Config.Classic.h b/Config.Classic.h
index 5ca4b020a..a20068e80 100644
--- a/Config.Classic.h
+++ b/Config.Classic.h
@@ -19,7 +19,8 @@
 // Default speed for Serial1 com port, Default=9600
 #define SERIAL_B_BAUD_DEFAULT 9600
 
-// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial) other options are _FORK, _FORK_ALT.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips after alignment is done.  _FORK_ALT disables Meridian Flips.  _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
+// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial.) This allows Meridian flips and can be used for other mount types if that behaviour is desired.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips 
+// but allows travel across the Meridian. _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
 #define MOUNT_TYPE_GEM
 
 // Strict parking, default=_OFF.  Set to _ON and unparking is only allowed if successfully parked.  Otherwise unparking is allowed if at home and not parked (the Home/Reset command ":hF#" sets this state.) 
diff --git a/Config.MaxESP2.h b/Config.MaxESP2.h
index 4fdd8f34f..8e0a68456 100644
--- a/Config.MaxESP2.h
+++ b/Config.MaxESP2.h
@@ -32,7 +32,8 @@
 // For an ESP32 SerialC is the Bluetooth port so use a name instead of a baud "ONSTEP", etc.
 #define SERIAL_C_BAUD_DEFAULT_OFF
 
-// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial) other options are _FORK, _FORK_ALT.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips after alignment is done.  _FORK_ALT disables Meridian Flips.  _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
+// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial.) This allows Meridian flips and can be used for other mount types if that behaviour is desired.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips 
+// but allows travel across the Meridian. _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
 #define MOUNT_TYPE_GEM
 
 // Strict parking, default=_OFF.  Set to _ON and unparking is only allowed if successfully parked.  Otherwise unparking is allowed if at home and not parked (the Home/Reset command ":hF#" sets this state.) 
diff --git a/Config.MaxPCB.h b/Config.MaxPCB.h
index 335f1d896..46ec93304 100644
--- a/Config.MaxPCB.h
+++ b/Config.MaxPCB.h
@@ -23,8 +23,9 @@
 // Pin 18 (Aux1) for GPIO0 and Pin 5 (Aux2) for Rst control.  Choose only one feature on Aux1/2.
 #define ESP8266_CONTROL_OFF
 
-// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial) other options are _FORK, _FORK_ALT.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips after alignment is done.  _FORK_ALT disables Meridian Flips.  _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
 #define MOUNT_TYPE_GEM
+// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial.) This allows Meridian flips and can be used for other mount types if that behaviour is desired.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips 
+// but allows travel across the Meridian. _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
 
 // Strict parking, default=_OFF.  Set to _ON and unparking is only allowed if successfully parked.  Otherwise unparking is allowed if at home and not parked (the Home/Reset command ":hF#" sets this state.) 
 #define STRICT_PARKING_OFF
diff --git a/Config.MiniPCB.h b/Config.MiniPCB.h
index c39f995fd..d6110c76c 100644
--- a/Config.MiniPCB.h
+++ b/Config.MiniPCB.h
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@
 // Pin 18 (Aux1) for GPIO0 and Pin 5 (Aux2) for Rst control.  Choose only one feature on Aux1/2.
 #define ESP8266_CONTROL_OFF
 
-// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial) other options are _FORK, _FORK_ALT.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips after alignment is done.  _FORK_ALT disables Meridian Flips.  _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
+// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial.) This allows Meridian flips and can be used for other mount types if that behaviour is desired.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips 
+// but allows travel across the Meridian. _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
 #define MOUNT_TYPE_GEM
 
 // Strict parking, default=_OFF.  Set to _ON and unparking is only allowed if successfully parked.  Otherwise unparking is allowed if at home and not parked (the Home/Reset command ":hF#" sets this state.) 
diff --git a/Config.Ramps14.h b/Config.Ramps14.h
index 65d24b7a3..fee49059d 100644
--- a/Config.Ramps14.h
+++ b/Config.Ramps14.h
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@
 // Default speed for Serial1 com port, Default=9600
 #define SERIAL_B_BAUD_DEFAULT 9600
 
-// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial) other options are _FORK, _FORK_ALT.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips after alignment is done.  _FORK_ALT disables Meridian Flips.  _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
+// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial.) This allows Meridian flips and can be used for other mount types if that behaviour is desired.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips 
+// but allows travel across the Meridian. _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
 #define MOUNT_TYPE_GEM
 
 // Strict parking, default=_OFF.  Set to _ON and unparking is only allowed if successfully parked.  Otherwise unparking is allowed if at home and not parked (the Home/Reset command ":hF#" sets this state.) 
diff --git a/Config.STM32.h b/Config.STM32.h
index e5e4fcbd9..f3d4f1ce0 100644
--- a/Config.STM32.h
+++ b/Config.STM32.h
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@
 // Pin (Aux1) for GPIO0 and Pin (Aux2) for Rst control.  Choose only one feature on Aux1/2.
 #define ESP8266_CONTROL_OFF
 
-// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial) other options are _FORK, _FORK_ALT.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips after alignment is done.  _FORK_ALT disables Meridian Flips.  _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
+// Mount type, default is _GEM (German Equatorial.) This allows Meridian flips and can be used for other mount types if that behaviour is desired.  _FORK switches off Meridian Flips 
+// but allows travel across the Meridian. _ALTAZM is for Alt/Azm mounted 'scopes.
 #define MOUNT_TYPE_GEM
 
 // Strict parking, default=_OFF.  Set to _ON and unparking is only allowed if successfully parked.  Otherwise unparking is allowed if at home and not parked (the Home/Reset command ":hF#" sets this state.) 
diff --git a/Globals.h b/Globals.h
index cd0a5b2c0..e0aa7dcf2 100644
--- a/Globals.h
+++ b/Globals.h
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ double sinLat = 0.0;
 double longitude = 0.0;
 
 // fix UnderPoleLimit for fork mounts
-#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
+#ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
 #undef UnderPoleLimit
 #define UnderPoleLimit 12
 #endif
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ double longitude = 0.0;
 #ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_GEM
 double homePositionAxis1  = 90.0;
 #endif
-#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
+#if defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK) || defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
 double homePositionAxis1  = 0.0;
 #endif
 double homePositionAxis2 = 90.0;
@@ -204,9 +204,6 @@ boolean axis2Enabled             = false;
 byte meridianFlip = MeridianFlipAlways;
 #endif
 #ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
-byte meridianFlip = MeridianFlipAlign;
-#endif
-#ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT
 byte meridianFlip = MeridianFlipNever;
 #endif
 #ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM
diff --git a/Goto.ino b/Goto.ino
index 42f277d81..c88b8e97c 100644
--- a/Goto.ino
+++ b/Goto.ino
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ GotoErrors syncEqu(double RA, double Dec) {
 #endif
   } else {
     // always on the "east" side of pier - we're in the western sky and the HA's are positive
-    // this is the default in the polar-home position and also for MOUNT_TYPE_FORK and MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM.  MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT ends up pierSideEast, but flips are allowed until aligned.
+    // this is the default in the polar-home position and also for MOUNT_TYPE_FORK and MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM.
     newPierSide=PierSideEast;
   }
 
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ GotoErrors goTo(double thisTargetAxis1, double thisTargetAxis2, double altTarget
   } else {
     if (getInstrPierSide()==PierSideNone) {
         // always on the "east" side of pier - we're in the western sky and the HA's are positive
-        // this is the default in the polar-home position and also for MOUNT_TYPE_FORK and MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM.  MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT ends up pierSideEast, but flips are allowed until aligned.
+        // this is the default in the polar-home position and also for MOUNT_TYPE_FORK and MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM.
         thisPierSide=PierSideEast;
     }
   }
diff --git a/Initialize.ino b/Initialize.ino
index 4bbd60a9f..ab4730f99 100644
--- a/Initialize.ino
+++ b/Initialize.ino
@@ -72,9 +72,6 @@ void initStartupValues() {
   meridianFlip = MeridianFlipAlways;
   #endif
   #ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
-  meridianFlip = MeridianFlipAlign;
-  #endif
-  #ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT
   meridianFlip = MeridianFlipNever;
   #endif
   #ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM
diff --git a/Validate.h b/Validate.h
index 2616fa416..3cca92f91 100644
--- a/Validate.h
+++ b/Validate.h
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // correct for configuration backwards compatability
 
+// the mount type FORK with Meridian flips enabled for align (only) is not-longer required use _FORK instead
+#ifdef MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT
+  #define MOUNT_TYPE_FORK
+#endif
+
 // automatically set MaxRate if DefaultSlewRate is present
 #if !defined(MaxRate) && defined(DesiredBaseSlewRate)
   #define MaxRate ((1000000.0/DesiredBaseSlewRate)/StepsPerDegreeAxis1)
@@ -154,8 +159,6 @@
     #define MAX_NUM_ALIGN_STARS '9'
   #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK)
     #define MAX_NUM_ALIGN_STARS '9'
-  #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
-    #define MAX_NUM_ALIGN_STARS '9'
   #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
     #define MAX_NUM_ALIGN_STARS '9'
   #endif
@@ -164,8 +167,6 @@
     #define MAX_NUM_ALIGN_STARS '6'
   #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK)
     #define MAX_NUM_ALIGN_STARS '6'
-  #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_FORK_ALT)
-    #define MAX_NUM_ALIGN_STARS '6'
   #elif defined(MOUNT_TYPE_ALTAZM)
     #define MAX_NUM_ALIGN_STARS '6'
   #endif