Re: IDRP1200VD availability
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Michael,
I can't really guarantee the repeaters are fully functional.? We only know that when the controller failed, all of the repeaters stopped working.? I called the service people at Icom and talked with one of the folks there about our problem.? They'd seen it before, and they had tried to repair one of the controllers involved and couldn't do it.? That marked the end of the G2 systems.? But reading the exchanges among the 23cm ops, I gather that one G3 repeater can host at least one G2 machine.? So you might want to look into that option while you're deciding what to do with this option.
Hope this helps.
73, Brad, KV5V Salado, TX
On Mon, Jul 8, 2024 at 8:06?PM Michael KD5DFB via <mhebert1975= [email protected]> wrote: Brad,
I would love to have the repeaters! I am assuming in order for them to fully function, I would need a RP2-C?
Respectfully,?
Michael KD5DFB? Michael and Erik,
Our RP2-C also died and we also learned that Icom can no longer repair them.? We purchased a Gen 3 UHF repeater and replaced the VHF machine with a Fusion repeater.? So the 1.2 DV and DD repeaters are available to someone who'd like to put them to use.? I'm in Salado (50 miles north of Austin) and they could be picked up here.? Otherwise, they're yours for the shipping.
The Gen 2 VHF and UHF repeaters are also available.
Brad? KV5V HOTERA repeaters are in Walburg, TX
Hi So the repeaters: ? Gen 1 – Was a white pole mount controller + 1.2 DD mode unit, and 1.2 DV add on module ?- 8 pin round interconnect cable Gen 2 – Rack mount RP-2D controller, range of add on modules (2M, 440, 1.2 DV, 1.2 DD) ?– the add on modules work with the Gen 1 controller.? ?RJ45 interconnect. Gen 3- 440, 2M, 1.2 DV voice + controller modules, can work as RF add ons with the Gen 2 controller ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Erik, Thanks for the insight! I guess I am confused.? Looking at Icom's website and HRO, it appears the current models are the Gen 3 ID-RP2010V, ID-RP4010V and IDRP1200DV. HRO has the ID-RP2010V in stock.? Can someone point me to the evolution of the DSTAR repeaters?? Any 1.2 repeaters that you have that I could deploy in Houston,? I would interested. ? ? We have a vast fleet of D-Star repeaters in MN.? We are upgrading most voice modules to the new dual mode (+FM) hardware.? Thanks Ray ? ?Let me ask if we have spare/take out controllers.? ?I just sold my spare controller which was collecting dust. ? We are in the EMCOM world up here and every monthly FEMA call preaches interoperability (and “Whole Community” LOL) ?above all else.? Which Internet/Digital/Motorola/hotspot mode of the week is geekiest not so much.? ?? ? 1.2 DV was a Japan/California full repeater bands thing and has not taken off generally.? Radios are pricey.? We have a couple of 1.2 DV machines up- crickets.? ? Erik, NY9D ? ? ? ? ? Michael, I believe all of the repeaters in that generation are EOL.? Our RP2C died, so all of the repeaters are out of service, and ICOM can no longer repair the RP2C. Let me know if you're interested in one of the repeaters.? We still have the RP2V and RP2D. Salado, Texas? (50 miles north of Austin) ? On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 6:05?PM Michael KD5DFB via <mhebert1975=[email protected]> wrote: Good evening,?
Has anyone heard if the?IDRP1200VD?is EOL?
Got an email back from Icom stating:
"I don’t believe we sell this item anymore, and there is currently no information on whether it will be available again"?
73,
Michael KD5DFB?
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