November 25, 1999

controllers repeater controllers Controllers are always a main concern when building a repeater. Whether you want a bare bones machine or the fanciest speaking controller on the block, you NEED a controller. Here are links to several different manufacturers: The ACC Repair Guy does exactly that - repairs ACC controllers!! A/D Technologies, Inc. Scott Rummings AP4800 comes complete with autopatch. Computer Automation Technology, Inc. builds the CAT line of repeater controllers and accessories. Connect Systems Inc. is more known for their telephone interconnects but include controllers also. FF Systems Repeater Controllers Link Communications has 6 models and offers some upgrades to A.C.C. equipment also. Micro Computer Concepts builds the RC-1000 and RC-100 controllers as well as the VS-90 fast scan ATV controller.  Several of the SEITS VRS repeaters are using the RC-1000, which offers phone patch and remote base capabilities.  Motorola 68HC11E1 based controller by Brett ZL1TFA. The MP100 from WN3L is a nifty controller by Tom Walsh WN3L NHRC Repeater Controllers are inexpensive controllers with voice capabilities, and include a model that is a plug-in for GE Mastr II radios. These controllers operate in simplex, duplex, or link configurations. The new NHRC-4 model includes remote base function. There is also a volume/squelch board for GE Mastr II portables that plugs right into the radio. Pacific Research builds the RI-200 and RI-300 line of controllers with built-in squelch control, and Cactus compatible. S-Com Repeater Controllers including the 7K are full featured controllers with about every function imaginable.  RC-99 controller is a nifty controller by Jim Hughes N2HQI. Zetron Inc. offers complete radio command products from consoles and recorders through to dispatch, alert, paging, and monitoring equipment. SEITS HomePage - Web Links - Ham Radio Dealers - Computer Dealers Maps - Features - Newsletters - Repeater Info Comments or submissions for publication can be sent to muldoon@seits.org. © 2000 SouthEast Iowa Technical Society