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Model RA-DR1X
Works with DR2X too!
For Two-Way Radio Applications

    Pricing:
  • Unassembled Kit - NO Case - $57.00 each.
  • Unassembled Kit with Plastic Case * - $72.00 each.
  • Unassembled Kit with Metal Case (Blue or Black) # - $87.00 each.
  • Assembled and Tested - NO Case - $87.00 each.
  • Assembled and Tested with Plastic Case * - $102.00 each.
  • Assembled and Tested with Metal Case (Blue or Black) # - $117.00 each.

  • * The RA-Case is available optionally in several colors for the RA-Series radio adapters - $15.00 each.
    # The Metal-SC Case is available optionally in blue or black for the RA-Series radio adapters - $30.00 each.

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    Description:
    The RA-DR1X is available because of feedback received from a user.

    David Lowrence AL5X contacted me describing a modification he did to a RA-40 radio adapter to allow it to revert the Yaesu DR-1X to local control if something AllStar wise fails. If the Raspberry Pi or radio adapter fails, the DR-1X will revert to in-cabinet contol and continue to work. The DR-1X requires an open collector logic output of the correct logic direction in order to accomplish this. The modification requires one additional transistor than a conventional RA-40 has. The RA-DR1X is the result of the modification to the RA-40 shown in Dave's article. Unlike Dave's modification, all added parts are on the component side of the PC board, allowing the radio adapter to fit in our optional case.

    In addition to the added transistor logic, one additional 3-pin configuration header allows selection of the original RA-40 revert logic. This allows the RA-DR1X to be configured identically to a RA-40. You don't lose any functionality with this adapter, you only gain functionality to use it with the Yaesu DR-1X or DR-2X repeaters.

    The DR-2X requires a slightly different wiring arrangement then what's shown in Dave's article.


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    RA-DR1X Unassembled Kit (NO Case)


    RA-DR1X Unassembled Kit (With Plastic Case)

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    RA-DR1X Assembled & Tested (NO Case)


    RA-DR1X Assembled & Tested (With Plastic Case)

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    RA-DR1X Assembled & Tested (With Metal Case)

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    Support Documentation - Schematic, Parts List, installation and set-up instructions for the RA-DR1X
    RA-DR1X Construction Article
    Summary Features List
    Detailed Description
    Plastic case for the RA-DR1X

    Custom cables available from URI Cables. They can build a custom cable for the RA-DR1X for many radios - including the original DR-1, the DR-1X, the DR-2X and the "FR".

    Third Party Compatible Projects:
    MABEL is an interface and software that allows analog control of the Yaesu DR-1X repeater and access to the AllStar VOIP network with the Raspberry Pi3 and AllStar Asterisk. (Offsite Link)

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