I use an old 486 ThinkPad for programming the controllers with Windows 98. I use the same computer for most of my older Motorola radios. It has a true RS232 port. I just use the software for CAT1000 and it is easy to use and understand. There is a program from CAT for uploading (and downloading) the 8 files to (from) the controller. It has always worked for me.
I have to assume when you say manually programming it, you are using DTMF tones? I haven't ever had a lock up problem with it. Could be other variables such as DTMF levels with sending or the decoding level not set correctly in the controller.
Mick - W7CAT
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From: "Joe"
To:
[email protected]Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2022 12:08:54 PM
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] so whats everyone using for repeater controllers now?
I agree that the CAT1000 is kind of a PIA to program, but I have gotten
used to it. We have several in use for many years with no complaints.
Most have static configurations that do not need changing.
You have to be careful of the? version of the Xmodem file transfer
protocol that you use.? Not all Xmodems protocols are the same.? I use
the one in Procomm Plus with success.? This may be your lockup problem.
73, Joe, K1ike
On 10/27/2022 1:51 PM, Jamie WW3S wrote:
biggest issue is lack of support, and unable to program using the
software. Cant get the software to run on a newer PC, and when trying
to manually program, it locks up, and takes forever to unlock.
------ Original Message ------
From "Teton Amateur Radio Repeater Association (TARRA)"
To [email protected]
Date 10/27/2022 1:32:37 PM
Subject Re: [repeater-builder] so whats everyone using for repeater
controllers now?
"Something wrong with the CAT? Why are you upgrading"
That is what I was wondering. They are a solid controller.
Mick - W7CAT
(Not related to the controller company)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Baldwin via groups.io"
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2022 08:37:14 AM
Subject: Re: [repeater-builder] so whats everyone using for repeater
controllers now?
I'm still using a mix of Palomar Telecom, ACC and RLC units.
Something wrong with the CAT? Why are you upgrading?
I will say that I've had some conversations with the SCOM folks
recently about unrelated subjects and found them very communicative
and helpful. Unfortunately they don't support "California Linking".
Before anyone says anything, the ACC units are on standalones.
Best,
Chris
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Chris Baldwin, CETSr. (KF6AJM)
Trustee - MetroNET Cal. Intertie (KB3PX)
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