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General discussion forum / Telephone interface

« on: 2015-11-08, 23:11:03 »

I'm not sure how much data is sent to control the radio itself and how much is used for audio transfer.

I can't get high speed internet at my remote site but I can get telephone lines. Would it be feasible to go old school with a  56KB modem for control and a second phone line to carry the audio?

73

Doug

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General discussion forum / Rotor Control Question

« on: 2014-06-28, 16:24:39 »

I have followed a couple of threads on this topic and sadly, I am still unclear as to how to implement Rotor control. I'd really appreciate some help from experienced users:

Question 1 - Do I need a webswitch?- The RRC 1258 includes a RS 232 interface. Would that not be adequate to interface with a rotor control box that is equipped with a serial port? If not, why not?

Question 2 - Best Rotor to use- I noticed a couple of years ago that some users were unhappy with the Hy Gain Digital Rotor controller. Has that issue been resolved or must I go to an aftermarket control board to fit inside a Hy Gain or Yaesu control box. (For simplicity sake I would prefer to buy a P&P HyGain with DCU-2 if at all possible).


Question 3 - I am also considering a Yaesu Rotor with an aftermarket board such as the Easy-Rotor. Who has used what board and with what success?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

73 Doug VA3BD