At 01:55 PM 08/24/07, you wrote: >--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "skipp025" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >wrote: > > > > Spectrum Repeater CW ID'er Bipolar Prom > > > > > If the IDer has a PROM then little can and should be done > > > to go another way...a new PROM. > > > > Spectrum sells a replacement prom from about $55, which is kind > > of out of line for a price... but at least it's available. > > > > You can find/ask someone with a bipolar prom burner to make a new > > chip for you. But you have to find the chip and figure out how > > to map your call sign into the new part. > > > > One can also replace a Prom with an Eprom using a small adapter > > daughterboard, which is a path I've used many times. You need > > only have the eprom, programmer and set up the programming. > > > > Prom daughter/adapter boards run under $20 each... > > > > Another option would be to disable the factory ID'er and > > install an ID-O-Matic or similar ID unit. > > > > cheers, > > skipp > > >Thank you Skipp for the manual for the SCR-77. I can not contact >Spectrum. They will not respond to there e-mails and when you call >them you just getting a recording saying to leave a message, which I >have, still no contact yet. I have also thought about installing >another ID'er. What would be my best bet there. I have heard Com-Spec >(Communication Specialists) makes a small simple ID'er. > >73, >Tim
Or bypass the entire controller and use a low end NHRC or ICS controller to do it all.
