Comm Spec sells a programmable CW ID for about $60. However, what is the PROM...part number. I might have a programmer for it. Might even have the PROM.
73, ron, n9ee/r >From: skipp025 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: 2007/08/24 Fri PM 12:53:33 CDT >To: [email protected] >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Spectrum Repeater CW ID 'er Bipolar Prom > >Spectrum Repeater CW ID'er Bipolar Prom > >> If the IDer has a PROM then little can and should be done >> to go another way...a new PROM. > >Spectrum sells a replacement prom from about $55, which is kind >of out of line for a price... but at least it's available. > >You can find/ask someone with a bipolar prom burner to make a new >chip for you. But you have to find the chip and figure out how >to map your call sign into the new part. > >One can also replace a Prom with an Eprom using a small adapter >daughterboard, which is a path I've used many times. You need >only have the eprom, programmer and set up the programming. > >Prom daughter/adapter boards run under $20 each... > >Another option would be to disable the factory ID'er and >install an ID-O-Matic or similar ID unit. > >cheers, >skipp > > Ron Wright, N9EE 727-376-6575 MICRO COMPUTER CONCEPTS Owner 146.64 repeater Tampa Bay, FL No tone, all are welcome.
