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48 reviews
ID-O-MATIC 4 repeater controller for Motorola gm repeaters
As a EC for our county ARES team and trustee for four repeaters I have used four different
brands & models of repeater controllers on Motorola radios. The ID-O-Matic is a top pick for
use in Amateur radio or commercial use at bargain price. Easy to program, versatile, small
in size and the reliability factor is outstanding. The rebroadcast audio is as good or better
than controllers costing 5 times as much! Sine wave foot print is near perfect on cw id. I am
currently using three units in our county & will install two more in the next 2 months to replace
ageing units. The unit preforms perfectly in all environments. We have never had a lockup in
two yrs of heavy use. Two systems are linked via VoIP and delay is adjustable down to minimum
hang time for seamless operation. The only addition to the controller that I would like to see is a multi
port unit for remote base operation. I would recommend the controller to any group wishing to replace there
basic controller due to lock up or poor rebroadcast audio problems.Read full review...
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I asked for the unit to be programmed with the repeater call sign n9fjs. I hear no CW. out of the unit.
I have tried to reach Dan to find out why I have no CW. ID. Its been a week and no response from anyone. I need to find out why it is not IDing in cw. I will send it back for reprogramming if necessary. The program Putty will not load up on my computer. I like the product it self
, but with out the program being right it cannot be installed the way it is. The voice ID is unreliable. audio cuts out halfway throught the message. I can be reached at home 847-587-7067. I hope to be able to get this resolved so I can give this a good grade.Read full review...
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Big power in a little box
The ID-O-Matic 4 Repeater Controller is a great value; small size, low price, large capability. This unit allows you to connect two ham radios back-to-back creating a standalone VHF/UHF repeater. It can also be used on HF as a foxhunt controller, a beacon, or an ID timer. This controller is universal to almost all radios. It is not designed for any particular model radio.
The digital inputs and outputs can be programmed for active high or active low levels. Three pots easily control various audio levels. Unless you are very new to amateur radio the programming options are straight forward and easily understood. The GUI is DOS based and some experience with that operating system will help understand the flow of the programming. It programs fine with Windows XP and Win 7.
This controller comes fully assembled and tested. The board layout is well designed and uses quality components. Complete documentation is available online.
An optional low cost audio board is available for use with this controller to give voice ID's or other announcements.
We have purchased several of these repeater controllers using them with various radios. The result has been consistent and reliable operation in desert temps from the 20's F to 120+ F.Read full review...
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Perfect inexpensive solution to repeater controller with great audio, ID and plenty more features
Based on my Motorola M1225 Repeater with Cellwave duplexer, dx engineering 400max coax and non nickle plated N connectors from W5SWL.
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Plug and play!
This IDer/Controller is just the thing for setting up your GMRS repeater using the Motorola GM300/ Maxtrac radios. It is a high quality circuit board that is well laid out, adjustments for CW ID deviation when it triggers during a voice transmission, can be timed to ID at what ever interval you need. I highly recommend this product to anyone setting up a GMRS repeater or someone who wants to have their ID/ callsign transmitted at regular intervals automatically. Customer service is top notch with RadioDan.Read full review...
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Great product.
Professional done and simple to set up and use. Sounds great on my Kenwood and Motorola repeaters.
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Great for the price
First if you're using this on Motorlas be sure to turn on the COR on pin 8 or you'll drive yourself nuts. Setup was super easy and the audio quality is good but there is some interference in the output audio that I can't get figured out yet with simple testing but it's still very readable. It makes a good temporary or mobile repeater controller.Read full review...
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Does what it says with no problem.
You should already know what it does, works great with the motorola gr300 no problems, easy to program, you are up and running with two radios in minuets, a must have if you need to control a couple of radios.Read full review...
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Round Two!
SO this is my second ID-O-M. I purchased the ID-O-M II years back and was extremely pleased until i recently blew it up during a new build project. (totally my fault) ;) I will say the enclosure is lacking stand-offs and fitted cut-outs but for the price and it being included i can weight the value against running to radio shack and grabbing some! ;)
I am quite excited to get this new ID-O-M 4 up and running with voice. I know this unit will be amazing after using its predecessor for many years!
If you want a quality, in-expensive and fun to use Repeater Controller this is the way to go!!!
I highly recommend these units and i guarantee you wont be disappointed!! You can't beat this value!!Read full review...
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Excellent product
I've bought several item's from Dan, he's serious about helping customers. My idom works fantastic on my gmrs repeater, and I used the putty program to add cw id every 45 minutes. It was a piece of cake. Just follow his detailed instructions from his website and take care of business. I love this id'er and in the future will probably buy another. Read full review...
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