I've been using a Station Master since soon after they were introduced
and I highly recommend it. It will do all kinds of switching jobs,
primarily for controlling antennas, but I think it also will control
your Quadra from a dedicated PA control port. I know it can control the
SteppIR by communicating directly with the controller in native
communications protocol via the Data Out on one of the older
controllers. I actually have a pair of Station Masters, one for each
station, and I built a special purpose circuit that steers the
appropriate SM data lines to the antenna with a lockout mechanism to
only let one radio at a time control the antenna. One really nice SM
feature is that with a small optional PS2 keypad you can select
antennas, rotate your antenna and control the SteppIR modes with a few
keystrokes without having to touch the control panel.
I'd suggest you download the Station Master manual and have a look at
it. Since you're already running Router with the MK II there's very
little installation required; just creating the necessary new virtual
COM ports. The SM will show up as a new tab in Router. Pretty much
anything you can think of that involves controlling antennas and their
selection can be done with proper configuration. The Station Master
Deluxe is a nuclear-grade custom control solution for huge multi-multi
type stations. You won't come close to needing one of them.
73...
Randy, W8FN
On 01/24/2013 20:03, Keith Heimbold wrote:
I am wondering if the MicroHam station master or station master deluxe would
work. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Keith
AK6ZZ
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