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Curious as to what's inside the RP2C DStar repeater controller? DStar repeater modules communicate digitally with the Icom RP2C controller. The RP2C can control up to four repeater modules along with two microwave linking modules. The RP2C is a digital unit only, there are NO ANALOG INTERFACES provided. You cannot hook up your analog controller, forget about autopatch, forget about plugging in an Echolink or IRLP interface (unless some third party invents such a device). You will find that the RP2C is functional as a DStar controller, but it does not have the fancy bells and whistles that many users have become accustomed to on regular analog repeaters. Many (myself included) will find that the lack of extraneous beeps or annoying voice messages to be a refreshing aspect of the DStar mode. If you are in QSO with another station or group, you hear the participants-- and nothing else. No club announcements, no roger beeps. It's the 'Spartan' style of repeater operation--- simple and effective, without fluff or frilly BS.
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