Well for one thing as you can probably tell from the name of this group we've named our little project "Xcat" for (Syntor) X Computer Aided Tuning. Currently...
Neat project!!---I have four syntor x's, three in operation and one UHF in the closet. They are using the Piexx boards with the newer software. I find they...
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Dennis Boone
drb@...
Mar 8, 2004 6:23 pm
... Well, I've just arrived, and don't feel like I know about the background of the project, but I think it would be a shame to do all the work of designing...
The original plan was a kit consisting of a PCB with a programmed processor. We've gone away from that because the board ended up being surface mount. The...
I also would like to build one or 2 and maybe more if the board price is not to high. I would think with smd type they may be a little less, no holes to drill....
Now that we have a good group assembled it's probably time to find out what people are interested in. As I stated my primary interest is in controlling...
Skip, My interest in this project is with a Remote/repeater controller that could be used with the Link Communications controller. ... ICOM and Doug Hall RBI-1...
Remote Base, We have 4 link repeaters and would like to have the Remote base at the highest site. Bob WB6EHV ... From: Chuck Kelsey To: xcat@yahoogroups.com ...
... My interest is probably similar to those who want a inexpensive frequency agile remote base, but with the addition of allowing multiple units on the same ...
... *IF* your controller can talk CI-V then you're all set from that standpoint. The CI-V protocol is already multidrop on a single half duplex TTL "bus"....
... I'm using a Scom 7K plus a homebrew Z80 based unit (a prototype Palomar) ... I'd really like a TX disable range - for example nothing from 443.5 to...
Skip, I am interested in all of the below: 1) Simple code plug replacement for mobile use is good - 128 channels would be nice as a goal - What's the chance of...
... channels would be nice as a goal ... built into the Syntor-X? ... Yes it will support the stock scanning features. I don't currently have a way to edit...
Skip, I can provide you with a fully working 900 Mhz radio for development purposes if you return it afterwards. As a note, when you convert a 'Trunked' 800...
I might just take you up on that offer! Lets touch base later once boards are available. You aren't in the L.A. area by any chance are you? 73's Skip WB6YMH ...
I have done them in one evening. That is a do-able time frame assuming that you have all the right equipment and some codeplugs that are already programmed...
I have a vhf radio but no control head. I am interested in a frequency agile base or mobile set-up. I would be willing to help in developing a control head....
Great! If you use a PIC I can provide a routine to send and receive the CI-V protocol and code to talk to an LCD display. I think I'd troll ebay for a basic...
This has been a big week for the Xcat project. The PCBs came in and we built and debugged the first board. The only problem we found was that 8 pull up...
You can find pictures of the Xcat PCB in the photos section of the Xcat Yahoo group. (http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/xcat/lst?.dir=/&.src=gr&.done=ht ...
Skip & the group, I have been following with great interest your progress on this project. Please count me in as a potential buyer for at least one of your...
If you ask Doug Hall for the serial code they will send it to you. 73, Stephen ... From: wb6ymh [SMTP:freebsdfan@...] Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004...
Gee, I guess it pays to check the obvious. Actually I had some documentation on the "Doug Hall" serial format to start with, but the electrical interface with...
Hi All, I am very interested in this project as I have a low band Syntor X on it's way from the US to London.....Have seen the Anaconda and PIEXX projects but...
Wow! I frequently pay more for shipping than the radios on eBay, I don't even want to think about what it costs to ship a Syntor to the UK! I have a low band...
Hi Skip, Well the postage is usually twice as much as the radio to get them to the UK. The biggest problem with Ebay is getting the seller to ship over here...
Hello to all, I am new to the group, I do have some Syntor and SyntorX. I already build a serial interface for Syntor VHF radio using two PIC 16F628. One is...
Hi Michel! As they say great minds run in the same gutter! The Xcat is based on the 16F877 PIC. How do you communicate between the radio and the head half...
