2930 GA Hwy 33N
Moultrie, GA 31768

 

Welcome to the MDS website.

 MDS stands for Microsystems Design Services, LLC.
Our president and CEO is Glen Bankston, K4KV.

HOME of the RC1 DIGITAL ROTOR CONTROL BOX

STOCK AVAILABLE NOW FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT

Thanks!!! to those who came by the booth at the Dayton Hamvention 2009


DAYTON 2008

 


ORLANDO HAMCATION 2008

Available May 2009: our RC2-A, supports Az/El rotators like the Yaesu 5500!


     RC1 Digital Rotor Control Features overview

  • Digital Control for Ham II, IV, T2X, Yaesu, CDE, HyGain, and many other common antenna rotators
  • Direct replacement control box for Yaesu rotators (RC1-Y)  (SA & DXA Models, other models require plug or cable..  See products page for details. )
  • Replacement control box for Emotator rotators (RC1-E)  (105, 747, etc. new mating plug included...  See products page for details. )
  • Replacement control box for Pulse rotators (RC1-P)  (Alpha Spid and Orion..  See products page for details. )
  • Emergency and battery power compatible
  • Uses slave power from existing Ham Series and AC controllers ( RC1-G   RC1-H)
  • Automatic brake control on Ham Series rotators
  • Computer controlled operation via the included serial port
  • Graphic LCD screen with large bright numbers and letters
  • Easy-on-the-eye blue background blends with modern stations
  • Automatic speed control on DC powered rotators
  • Go-to button and reciprocal heading knob for quick changes
  • Priced below the repair cost of many factory control boxes
  • Field upgradeable firmware via the serial port
  • Rugged steel enclosure for maximum RF shielding
  • Designed and made in U.S.A.
  • All these features at half the cost of similar digital controls
  • Weight: 1.43 lbs. (650 grams)
  • Dimensions: 3.4 in. (85.7mm) H x 5.25 in. (133.4mm) W x 4.125 in. (104.8mm) D
  • Internet ordering, pay with Credit Card, PayPal, check, or money order

  • Limited Warranty 1 Year Parts and Warranty (See Manual for details)

 

 Price:          $250    !!! for most models

Contact us: sales@mds-ham.com

A ham for more than 35 years, Glen has designed hundreds of products.  Some may remember the TINY-2 packet controller he designed back in the late 1980's, and other packet units during his time as co-owner of Paccomm Packet Radio Systems of Tampa, FL.

As microprocessors have increased the utility of the amateur radio operators station, we have seen a void in the control of station accessories such as your antenna rotator, remote antenna switch boxes, and digital interface boxes. 

With this in mind, we present a new line of station accessories.  The first product is the RC1 which will completely replace your Yaesu rotator control box!  It will turn the cheapest Yaesu into a top performer, with serial computer control, go-to, reciprocal (long path).  With a graphical display, we are able to show all aspects of the rotator's control with large digits.

The RC1-Y is the Yaesu version, which runs off your station power supply, which means it also can run off emergency battery power. 

The RC1-G is the Yaesu version for the G450, G650 rotors.

The RC1-E is the Emotator version for the 105, 747, etc.

The RC1-H is the ham M, II, III, IV, and Tailtwister control box.  It is a UPGRADE box, in that you must still use the power (24VAC @5A) from your old control box, or supply your own AC power supply.

The RC1-P is the Pulse version for the Alpha Spid or Orion pulse rotors.

Please compare similar control boxes at $500 and $550!

Our Low price is $250 MSRP for most models.

Other control boxes such as the Emotator and old Wilson boxes can be adapted, with the latest in digital rotator control.  The RC1 boxes use the DCU-1 protocol, and work well with LP Rotor Software and Ham Radio Deluxe programs.

Another product is planned for mid 2009:

  1. An auto-ranging digital wattmeter, no more flipping range switches for PEP/RMS. Using a graphical LCD, it shows everything you need automatically.
     

  2. A simple digital interface for your rig, incorporating opto-isolation, ferrite RF bypassing and LED's on the front panel for status.  Includes normal digital modes via the soundcard, plus CW, and FSK via the serial port.
     

Paypal will be the preferred method of payment online. We will also accept personal checks via mail, or money orders by mail. Shipping costs will be $9.00 We prefer USPS priority mail. The weight is 2 pounds.  There is a surcharge for International shipments.

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