Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Kinda of a strange question

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WB6YMH wrote:   Since we into nostalga what's the earliest date of a microprocessor based repeater or remote base controller?  I built a Z80 based controller during 79 and 80 that ended up with 6 K of assembly language and 4 radio ports.     I built the 147.300 WR9AIN repeater in New Holstein, WI in 1976 with a 45W Quintron TX and an Aerotron RX.   The repeater was in my shack because the controller was a Southwest Technical Products Corp. 6800-based computer (kit), and I had to reload the program via a 33ASR Teletype tape reader after power interruptions.   The SWTPC operated a Heathkit HD-15 for autopatching. DTMF decoding was via a Teltone DTMF receiver board.   I later wirewrapped a 6802-based controller, and I believe it was the first controller to have macros.   73, Bob     Bob Schmid, WA9FBO S-COM, LLC 970-416-6505 voice 970-419-3222 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/   To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.