W9GB, Just thought I would let you know they do build a controller, it is a commercial version though that has all tones and digital codes built in, check out HYPERLINK "http://www.com-spec.com/tp3200.htm"http://www.com-spec.com/tp3200.htm and see for yourself. I have one, they are a very good deal for the money. I took one out of the box and built into the front panel of a commercial repeater, looked good with all the LEDs sticking through the panel. Guess you could use a TS-64 to key the radio with tone only but you would still have to pass the audio some way. The early repeaters using carrier squelch used a very short repeater hang time so they did not gate the repeater audio in any way. Makes for a very loud squelch burst as the repeater receiver squelch closes. It could be done, not very good though. Another down side, no control required by the FCC. Paul
_____ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G. Beat Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 6:31 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TS64 as repeater controller Here is the ComSpec TS-64 product page HYPERLINK "http://www.com-spec.com/ts64.htm"http://www.com-spec.com/ts64.htm The TS-64 is not a modern repeater controller, per se (ComSpec does not build controllers) -- it is just a CTCSS encoder/decoder board for a single radio. I also agree about the Maxom comment -- wrong road trying to save a couple of $$ As I tell my Fortune 500 clients (I work for an independent consulting firm) --- $$ and service levels/quality of service are directly related in the telecommunications and networks disciplines -- "Can you hear me now?". w9gb Posted by: "mch" HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Re%3A%20TS64%20as%20repeater%20controller"[EMAIL PROTECTED] HYPERLINK "http://profiles.yahoo.com/ncc74656_uss_voyager"ncc74656_uss_voyager Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:36 am (PST) It is. They are using the decode logic line as a PTT for the TX. I would say it is not connected to a good decode point or your TX is drawing too much current from what the TS-64 can supply. Joe M. HYPERLINK "http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-238/1?aid=10356774&pid=2316294"; You can find it on ebaY No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.10/873 - Release Date: 6/26/2007 11:54 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.10/873 - Release Date: 6/26/2007 11:54 PM
