I wonder though, can these things be done with the FT-897 or the FT-100 or 100D? Have you tried it with any other radios beside a Kenwood or just a vhf/uhf radio by chance? - Mike
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of georgiaskywarn Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 8:59 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking ... I should have said; The RC210 has 10 internal memories (which I use) and then 180 memories (think that is what the TM-G707 has) for the Kenwood. Robert ps The 707 is in VFO when it goes back and forth between the internal controller memories. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "georgiaskywarn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Not true Mike. > Check out www.georgiaskywarn.com. > My remote has NO memories in it. It is a Kenwood TM-G707. All the > repeaters you see on that list, I can remote up and bring to the hub > repeater. I can also go back and tell it a freq / offset, then go > back and tell it the pl. > > Yes, you do have to have a "box" of sorts to do the magic between the > RC210 but very easy to build. > > Is the RB-1 still available? Or did they stop selling that. (I think > that is the number) I believe that is the one needed for the SCom. > > Robert > KD4YDC > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "Michael Ryan" <mryan001@> > wrote: > > > > .as long as those repeaters have the SAME pl as you use for your own > > repeater. -M > > > > > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert Pease > > Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 9:28 PM > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: RE: Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: > [Repeater-Builder] Re: > > Looking ... > > > > > > > > I have the yaesu 857d. You use memories in the controller not the > radio. I > > admit that is a limitation but it can be worked around with macros if > > needed. I am only using a couple for local repeaters and calling > freqs so it > > is not a problem for me > > > > Rob > > > > Sent by Good Messaging (www.good.com) > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Michael Ryan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 05:25 PM Eastern Standard Time > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: RE: Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: > > [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking ... > > > > Rob, the exasperation continues.. > > > > > > > > Every controller has its pros and cons just like cars. You research > what you > > need or want and pick one that best matches your needs. > > > > > > That is just what I said in both emails. Have fun with your > system, you > > obviously did the research and have something that works for YOU. > But tell > > me what HF radio that you have with memories that are accessed by the > > RC-210.maybe we'll learn something here. > > > > -Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert Pease > > Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 5:11 PM > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: RE: Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: > [Repeater-Builder] Re: > > Looking ... > > > > > > > > You really should do you research better before you make statements > about > > the abilities of controllers. As I am sure others will tell you. I > have an > > Arcom RC-210 on a 440 repeater linked to a local 2m machine. Through > this > > system I offer. > > Wx alert as well as playback of alerts > > > > Frequency agile remote base from 80 meters thru 440 mhz, all > > modes,offsets,pl's with memories > > > > Site monitoring and alarms of temp, fans, voltage, swr, and output power > > using meter faces per the manual. > > > > And I am soon to add a complete weather station to the system but > for this I > > will have to piggyback a cat controller. > > > > Every controller has its pros and cons just like cars. You research > what you > > need or want and pick one that best matches your needs. Then build > onto the > > base controler with addons as in my want of a weather station. The > rc-re0 > > did not have it but the cat did. The cat didn't have the remote base I > > wanted and has a problem with control from a control rx while there > is a sig > > on the main rx. > > > > Just my 2 cents YMMV > > Rob > > > > Sent by Good Messaging (www.good.com) > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Michael Ryan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 03:48 PM Eastern Standard Time > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: RE: Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: > > [Repeater-Builder] Re: Looking ... > > > > The ranks have to be reading these posts and thinking, "heck, what I > have is > > the best controller, that's why I bought it." It's human nature, > but the > > choice of a controller ( and I know that I AM PREACHING TO THE CHOIR > HERE ) > > depends as much on what you intend to do with it or how it is going > to fit > > what you want to do with it. NEITHER the ARCCOM or the SCOM 7330 > will work > > if you intend to do anything more than fairly basic things.. a > repeater, a > > remote base on a fixed freq, etc, etc. Those discussions have taken > place > > RECENTLY on here and with the manufacturers. If someone wants to have a > > freq. agile radio, that has the different modes, bands, MEMORIES and > PL, how > > does S-COM and AROM fit into that category? They don't. It also is odd > > that just about all the user manuals for these controllers all refer > to the > > DOUG HALL interface. And he stopped making these how long ago? The > list of > > radios that can be interfaced with SOME of the controllers out there > is as > > old as my aunt Bea. So, my advice ( and sorry to say this is based on a > > brief but exasperating examination of the repeater controller > 'market') is > > LOOK before you leap. -Mike > > > > > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of scomind@ > > Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 2:51 PM > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: Repeater controller suggestions (was Re: > [Repeater-Builder] Re: > > Looking ... > > > > > > > > Hi Bob, > > > > > > > > >My recommendation for a 3-port controller is the SCom 7330. It's a bit > > >more expensive that the RC-210 but IMO is of higher quality. All ports > > >have dedicated hardware (tone & CTCSS generators, voice, etc.). > > > > > > > > Apples-to-apples: > > > > > > > > An RC-210 ($325) with an RC210R cabinet ($75) and an RAD triple > audio delay > > board ($75) costs $475. > > > > > > > > A 7330 costs $459 which includes the cabinet and three built-in audio > > delays. > > > > > > > > If you only buy one or two audio delays with the RC210, it's cheaper > than > > the 7330. Otherwise, the 7330 is cheaper. > > > > > > > > Disclosure: My company competes with Arcom and other controller > > manufacturers in the amateur market. > > > > > > > > 73, > > > > Bob > > > > > > > > Bob Schmid, WA9FBO, Member > > S-COM, LLC > > PO Box 1546 > > LaPorte CO 80535-1546 > > 970-416-6505 voice > > 970-419-3222 fax > > www.scomcontrollers.com > > > > > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > Psssst...Have you heard the news? 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