FYI,
Over 5+ years ago my RP2C controller died.? I sent it to Icom.? They said it was not something they could repair.? They offered me a replacement circuit board that had been repaired for $99.? I said OK!? They also sent me back the bad board that did not show any signs of repair, even when viewed under a mag-light.? BUT, the board they sold me upon inspection had shown that all of the memory chips had been replaced.? There was no documentation or conversations with Icom that netted any more information.? The controller has since worked without fail.
The full stack repeater is in Westland, Michigan,? W8DTW is the call.? I have retired and moved 285 miles north.? There are no 1.2GHZ repeaters up here.? So I have no use for my two ID-1's.? I would consider selling them.
73, Shanon KA8SPW
Michael,
I'm not sure where we ended this conversation.? If you're interested in any of the repeaters, we should probably talk by phone and work out a way to get one or more to you.? Otherwise, I'll continue to offer them to other D-Star users.
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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