You are correct - the programming is done through a serial connection to a 9-pin PC serial port - no RIB is required. This is normally done through the port on the front of the station.
Earlier RSS versions run in DOS, so only a simple computer is required. Newer versions of the software run on Windows so a newer computer running XP will work fine - assuming you have a laptop with a serial port. Otherwise you will need an adapter. I use a Cardbus serial adapter set up as COM1 in an HP laptop running XP and release 14 of the Quantar software. You are also correct that all configuration and alignments - other than the preselector - are done using the computer. The manual provides an alignment process for the preselector which uses a probe technique similar to the MSF alignment process. Alternatively, if you have sweep capable test equipment available it is a snap to remove the preselector from the station and quickly align it on the bench. If you are planning on using the repeater in amateur service you will probably find that it will run desense free at 600 KHz spacing with only a four can duplexer. If you want to use an external controller with the Quantar, it is possible to interface it through the 6809/MRTI connector, however if your station has a wireline interface board, that is the way to go. The wireline interface is standard on the Quantar but can be deleted for a small credit on the initial order. In the station manual, there is a tab called "SYSTEM APPLICATIONS" Behind that tab you will find information on how to use the wireline and I/O connections to the station to interface external devices such as an amateur controller [e.g. CAT, Link, Arcom] The amount of information in that section seems to have been increased in newer versions of the 81095E05 manual, so if your manual doesn't provide enough to go on, a newer one will. ------------------------------------------------------------------ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "afa5tp" <w7...@...> wrote: "... I have a few questions regarding this nine year old rpt. ..."
