Michael Cox wrote:
Ralph (and others)
So is there a IDA equipped version the controller? If not, what does
it mean that I have the IDA equiped version?
The IDA version of the MASTR II station was (originally) controlled by a
means other than the usual plug-in cards. What you bought is okay, but
maybe not the preferred version for building a stand-alone repeater.
Does that mean I need, for example, a different duplexer?
No, it has nothing to do with the duplexer - or anything RF for that
matter. When we build repeaters from surplus equipment, most of us rip
out the original control circuitry and connect an after market repeater
controller of some sort. Many have mentioned the Pion & Simon units
because they "plug right in", but not to the model of station you bought
from eBay.
That being said, either of the NHRC GE controllers will plug-in to one
you bought. The conversion you'll do to this station to make a repeater
will likely more closely follow one written for a mobile - as you'll be
using the Systems Board for controller interface if you choose a plug-in
NHRC model. If you choose some other controller - it'll have to be
"wired in" making it a bit more difficult.
Kevin Custer
