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Station Master Deluxe

A computer independent "network" controller for large stations with multiple antenna switches, SteppIR antennas, rotators, automatic amplifiers and other shared devices.

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Station Master Deluxe™ is big brother of regular Station Master™ and has all its capabilities but provides more ergonomic user interface with large 240x64 LCD, a lot of buttons and stacked antenna support. Station Master Deluxe is designed for large single radio stations with multiple rotators and stacks, advanced SO2R stations requiring full control and ergonomic setup for each radio position, and all multi station setups.

The thing that makes Station Master Deluxe (SMD) really different, is network operation. Multiple SMD units can be linked over a reliable, low latency "uLink" bus (RS-485) independent of the computer LAN network. The uLINK bus supports up to 16 SMDs (8 SO2R operating positions or 16 single radio operating positions). Each linked SMD can simultaneously control up to 32 uLink modules. The total length of the uLINK bus can be up to 4000 ft (CAT5 cable) – enough to comfortably link a complete multi-op station including the antenna farm. The uLINK modules are small, remote, dedicated function boards - relay output module, RS232 module, A/D module, rotator control module, stepper motor module, etc. - to control end point devices like antenna switches, stack switches, beverage switches, rotator controllers, motors, matching networks, and more.

Station Master Deluxe includes a user configurable system of hierarchical priorities and lockouts which allows sharing endpoint final devices by multiple stations without collisions and damage.

For more details on the Station Master Deluxe system download the manual.

List Price: $ 975

Station Master Deluxe™ and the uLINK modules are available as a system. List prices for the controller and modules are given for reference purposes. However, we recommend contacting microHAM America by e-mail with your station parameters (number of radios, switches, antennas, rotors, amplifiers, etc.) and special considerations. We will work with you to generate a system design, configuration and a package price.

Wired and tested radio control (CAT) cables are available on the on the Cables page.

Wired and tested amplifier, inhibit and SteppIR interface cables are available on the on the Accessories page.

Features and functions:

General:
•	Programmable Antenna, BPF, Rotator and PA controller
•	Twenty (20) programmable relay outputs for local use
•	Integrated level converter for transceiver CAT control port
•	Decodes all frequencies of connected transceiver, including 75m, 6m, VHF and UHF
•	Unlimited number of custom defined frequency segments “bands”
•	Single USB connection to computer
•	Stand alone operation
•	Internal Rotator control
•	Virtual Rotator function for automatic control of phased array systems
•	Separate RX/RX2/TX antenna support - including RX only antenna swtiching
•	Automatic Antenna Scan function
•	Unlimited number of custom defined sequencer outputs
•	Automatic power amplifier support
•	Fully compatible and simple integration with microHAM “keyers” (microKEYER, DigiKeyer, CW Keyer, microKEYER II, and MK2R). Advanced integration with microKEYER II and MK2R(+).
•	Proprietary SteppIR and UltraBeam support for selective automatic tuning and protection
•	Hot Switch protection with user defined timing
•	TX Inhibit support for Yaesu, Ten-Tec and Elecraft K3 transceivers
•	Receive only antenna support
•	Optical isolation from computer
•	PS/2 keyboard or keypad with dual control of Station Master Deluxe and microHAM “keyer”
•	Integrated chokes and filters for maximum RFI resistance
•	Metal/Aluminum case, powder coated and silk screened
•	Free, no time limit firmware/software upgrades via Internet

Radio Control:
•	Integrated level converter for CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, or RS-232
•	Up to 57600 Baud with fake handshake support
•	upports most Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, Yaesu and other radios
•	iLINK connectivity to microKEYER II and MK2R(+)

Control Port A:
•	Ten (10) programmable relay outputs
•	Selectable common source, common ground, external supply
•	External supply to +24V maximum
•	Compatible with all remote antenna switches using common ground or positive control
Radio Control:
•	Six (6) programmable relay outputs
•	Selectable common source, common ground, external supply
•	External supply to +24V maximum
•	Compatible with all remote antenna switches using common ground or positive control
•	Four (4) programmable relay outputs with isolated contacts

Sequencer:
•	Any of 20 relays available for sequencer control
•	Independent lead/tail time for each output

Internal Rotator control:
•	Three (3) programmable relay outputs
•	NO and NC relay contact available
•	Configurable support for BRAKE or SPEED control
•	Support for multi-turn rotators
•	Support for rotators with analog (pot) or discrete (pulse) azimuth iniddcators
•	Programmable software limit switches
•	Dead zone definition
•	Target finding strategy selection for optimal handling
•	Support for “slipping” rotators
•	Four azimuth memories
•	Automatic azimuth control from many logging programs

Virtual Rotator control:
•	Unlimited number of fixed antennas can be joined to Virtual Rotator
•	Programmable azimuth ranges for each Virtual Rotator antenna
•	Configurable support for BRAKE or SPEED control
•	Automatic azimuth control from logger
•	Unlimited number of Virtual Rotators per Band

Amplifier control:
•	Automatic tuning for CI-V controlled automatic amplifiers (Icom PW1, Expert SPE, OM-Power, Tokyo High Power)
•	Automatic band switching for BCD controlled amplifiers (Yaesu VL-1000, FL-7000)
•	Inhibit support for QSK Amplifiers
•	Support for “shared” Power Amplifiers

uLINK Features:
•	Allows control of all station devices (antennas, rotators, amplifiers) from multiple operating positions
•	Virtually unlimited number of configurable relay outputs
•	Virtually unlimited number of rotators
•	Virtually unlimited number of serial port control devices
•	Support for stacked antennas including complex topologies (e.g., stacked stacks)
•	Intelligent rotator control including linked/slave rotators like rotator on rotary tower
•	Configurable system of protections and lockouts which allow sharing among multiple stations without collisions and damage
•	Special handling of "shared" devices – e.g., muti-band antennas, shared amplifiers, SteppIR and UltraBeam antennas

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