[amsat-bb] Re: Icom PCR-1000 PC controlled receiver

[Anthony Monteiro]

Hi Bob,

You can always use an RS-232 to RS-485 converter and go a few
thousand feet. If you don't want to build one, lots of companies
sell them in the $100-$200 ramge. I think even Radio Shack has
them although I don't know the exact specs on theirs.

Here is a company that makes several versions - 115K bps up
to 4000':

http://www.bb-elec.com/product_family.asp?FamilyId=15

73,
Tony AA2TX

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At 05:05 PM 2/9/2007, Robert Bruninga wrote:
>Does anyone have a PCR-1000 ICOM remote controlled receiver?
>
>How long can the serial port cable be?  I heard it was operating
>at something like 112,000 baud and could not be run the 200 feet
>to our roof.  This makes it a deal breaker.
>
>Is there a better all mode all band remote controlled system for
>roof mount to avoid long cable runs for satellite receiption
>across all bands..?
>
>Bob
>
>
>
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