Mark Erbaugh wrote:
Interesting concept. I see a few problems.
1) cost. From the second link the cost of two modems (one for each) is over
2K
They are popping up on the market at prices similar to the eBay
item, $125. for a matched pair including all accessories.
2)You need to control the 12 VDC power to the Pegasus / Jupiter. These
radios are not designed to have the external power switched without using
the power switch. The instructions clear say to turn the power supply on
before turning on the power switch. The power on circuitry has some inrush
protection.
Could a tone be sent via the audio side of the 2.4GHz link and be
detected, amplified, and used to activate a relay for the DC power?
3) this is nit picky, but in the US, the using an unlicensed device to
supply transmit audio is in violation of FCC amateur regulations which
prevent (execpt in specifically authorized cases) retransmission of audio
from other services. Presumably this device works under Part 15 which
constitutes another service. The same restriction applies to using cordless
microphones.
Once acquired by a Ham and used by a Ham on a Ham band does
it not become a Ham device? (Same as using a commercial UHF
rig modified for 440 for repeater control?)
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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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