[App_rpt-users] Question

Wed Sep 8 20:54:34 UTC 2010

Roger -

I wonder if you may be able to suggest a source for FOB's.  I've purchased 
one DMK URI which is working perfectly.  It's an excellent, well designed 
and constructed device (I just had to pop it open to have a look).  I need 
two more but am reluctant to spend another $140.

I did try my luck on eBay at the suggestion of an earlier email on the 
list: 
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-3D-AUDIO-SOUND-CARD-ADAPTER-VIRTUAL-7-1-ch-/250537558990

After ~18 days I received my order, plugged it in to the linux box and 
'lsusb' revealed that the devices had JMTek, LLC chips.  I was just 
getting ready to place an order from "dealextreme" until I saw the reply 
from Ramesh VA3UV.

I'm all for experimenting and DIY but I'm also hoping to avoid the 
"CM-108/9 lottery".

-- Thanks, Mike

On Wed, 8 Sep 2010, Roger F. Jordan Sr. wrote:

> 
> Actually Doug,  The chip in this FOB is a CM-109…  But it works just as
> well!  The plus is that this FOB has the EEPROM installed!  I am not sure if
> there is any more experimenting going on with the EEPROM…
> 
>  
> 
>  I personally do not think the URI is the best way to go…  It works because
> it has the same chip “CM-108”.  I have successfully modified many a FOB with
> great success!  It is just a matter of how you decide to modify them…  My
> method is a little more involved, but very reliable… The only issue is
> Soldering to pin 13 (which I made easier by using 30 Gauge wire). I do not
> even use the Diode (I use PL as generated/decoded by the CM108/9) even
> though you could include it!.  I mount all components on an external PCB. I
> even mount the FOB to the PCB with some solid wire thru the existing holes
> left when the sockets are removed.  So I do not consider the FOB mod as
> being cheap!  I personally believe that if you have the “know how” you can
> do the modification and save the green backs for that awesome HF rig you
> want to add to your shack!
> 
>  
> 
> I am working on a device that will house several FOBs and use 1 USB cable… 
> Issue is the USB Hub…  I will get it in time! That is what HAM Radio is all
> about… do and learn!
> 
>  
> 
> Have Fun everyone!
> 
>  
> 
> Roger W4RFJ
> 
>  
> 
> From: app_rpt-users-bounces at qrvc.com [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces at qrvc.com]
> On Behalf Of Doug Hutchison
> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 11:31 AM
> To: app_rpt-users at qrvc.com
> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Question
> 
>  
> 
> Yes URI will do the job but if you want a fob which is CM108 :-
> 
> http://www2.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.21812
> 
> $6.99 ea free shipping too.
> 
> Doug
> 
> 
> On 08/09/2010 2:54 PM, Marshall Dias wrote:
> 
> I agree the URI is no doubt the best route to go! 
> 
> There is NO advantage to a CM108. Don't think for a min that being cheap is
> acceptable in this situation.
> 
> On that note, I do have 4 genuine CM108 fobs, NIB that I will sell for $25
> each + $5 shipping.
> 
>  
> 
> 
>  
> 
> iHAB - Iowa High Altitude Balloon Project
> 
> 614 North Court - Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
> 
> http://www.w0otm.com/iHAB - (641) 777-7046
> 
>  
> 
> 
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> 
> 
> From: "Mark Cheavens" <mcheavens at usa.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 8:43 AM
> To: "Corey Dean N3FE" <n3fe at repeater.net>
> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Question
> 
> Use a URI adapter from DMK.
> No modifications needed.
> 
> http://www.qsl.net/kb9mwr/projects/voip/USB-FOB.pdf
> 
> Mark Cheavens
> KC5EVE
> At 08:08 AM 9/8/2010, Corey Dean   N3FE wrote:
> 
> Content-class: urn:content-classes:message
> Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
>          boundary="----_=_NextPart_001_01CB4F56.DBBFA3E4"
> 
> I have been having a heck of a time trying to find a fob with a cm108 chip
> in it.  I have 5 fobs here all from different suppliers and none of them
> have the right chip even though they were listed as a cm108.
>  
> I had seen a alsaradio channel driver and tried that but it errors our
> asterisk with a 127 error.  Is there anything out there so that we can use
> serial/soundcard interfacing instead of a fob or the expensive quad card?
>  
> Corey  N3FE
> 
>  
> 
> -- This message has been checked and is believed to be clean.
> _______________________________________________
> App_rpt-users mailing list
> App_rpt-users at qrvc.com
> http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> _______________________________________________
> 
> App_rpt-users mailing list
> 
> App_rpt-users at qrvc.com
> 
> http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
> 
>   
> 
>