There are a few differences: That source on the web is probably KG Electronics in Wichita, KS (I talked to him this week). There is a small amplifier and piece of coax missing also -- the amp isn't required, if it is omitted, then track low and track medium are available, but not track high. The coax is no biggie, but the problem is the software. Copying the EPROM would be considered a copyright violation and it doesn't appear that anyone really wants to go there since Aeroflex apparently isn't happy about this practice. I checked prices with Aeroflex yesterday -- $800 for Option 12, $200 for labor to install, and $250 for a mandatory calibration. I'm just a ham doing this for fun. It is a shame I can't just get the EPROM and roll with it, but apparently, those are the breaks.
Thanks to those who have responded -- I realize this thread is a bit off topic. 73 DE N0MJS On Feb 15, 2008, at 10:19 PM, Ralph Hogan wrote: > Cort, > Somewhere on the web I read that the difference between the non- > tracking > versus the tracking 1200S was just a firmware change. The hardware is > already there. Someone else may comment on this that knows more, but > if that > is the case, you just need a copy of the eproms in the full up > option-12 > 1200. A friend has the same non-tracking 1200. It would be > interesting to > add the tracking to his setup if it were that easy. > Ralph W4XE > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cort Buffington > Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 8:01 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] IFR FM/AM 1200S > > Folks, > > I realize this is an insane long shot. I'm not a Ham Radio guy, not a > commercial shop. I've finally gotten an IFR FM/AM 1200S. It didn't > have option 12 (Tracking Generator). I'm looking for parts from junked > 1200s to add option 12. IFR/Aeroflex wants WAY more than I can afford > for this. If anyone has junked or spare 1200S option 12 parts for sale > or trade, I'd love to talk to you. > > 73 DE N0MJS > > -- > Cort Buffington > H: +1-785-838-3034 > M: +1-785-865-7206 > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
