MDS-HAM Amateur Radio Products

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

Available Soon: 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, 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 .. 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)

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.

Other control boxes such as the Emotator 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.

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.