Hi Dave,
I have the Top Ten DX Doubler SO2R controller, the Top Ten Band Decoders,
and a WX0B Six-Pak and it is a VY FB arrangement. A TTD decoder (with the
source-driver option) can drive both the Six-Pak and a I.C.E. multi-band
bandpass filter. The key is, some devices switch to ground (the filter) and
others switch to +12v (the Six-Pak). For the SO2R controller, there is also
the WX0B SO2R Master. The DXD is less expensive and I prefer the layout
and physical packaging, but both are great units.
With one computer, you can control everything from WriteLog, CT, or NA (and
I suspect TR, although I've never tried it). One computer consumes less
real estate, requires only one human interface, and is less trouble. I
can't say enough good things about this arrangement. All I need is another
amp, another bandpass filter, and time to use it all (and a lot of practice
to get the most out of it!), and I'll be in tip-top shape.
VY 73 de Glenn K3PP
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Robbins" <k1ttt@arrl.net>
To: "reflector cq-contest" <CQ-Contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 10:59 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] so2r off the shelf?
> I hate to reinvent the wheel, don't have a lot of time to homebrew or
> put together kits, and don't know much about operating so2r besides what
> I have seen from a few guest operators. But I am ready to buy the stuff
> needed to make a better so2r setup option on my m/m station. I am
> looking to buy as much as possible, preferably including cables already
> made up.
>
> The equipment would be:
> 2x ft-1000mp
> heil proset headset
> ct or na logging software
> dvp board for voice keying
> aea morsemachine or other external keyer(s)
> each band has its own coax coming in to the table
>
> What I am looking for are suggestions for 2 or 3 things:
> 1. a headset/keyer/mic/dvp switch with cables
> 2. a 6 antenna to 2 radio antenna switch with band decoder for each
> radio and control cables.
> 3. a 6 band 2 radio bandpass filter switch for between the radios and
> amps, or possibly two separate switched bandpass filters with cables and
> decoder.
>
> Could one decoder run both the antenna switch and bandpass filter
> switch?
>
> What is available off the shelf to do this?
>
> What are the pro's and con's of different models that are available, if
> there are choices?
>
> Is it better to run 1 computer or 2?? Why??
>
>
>
>
> David Robbins K1TTT
> e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
> web: http://www.k1ttt.net
> AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://dxc.k1ttt.net
>
>
>
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