ID-o-magic 4

[WROH500]

Has anyone built a repeater use Baufeng and the ID-o-madic 4. I’ve got some bugs I’m trying to figure out and could use some insight. 

[SteveShannon]

Ask specific questions and you’ll probably get answers. The ID-O-Matic has been discussed a few times, including how to program it and wire it to a repeater. 
The more information you provide the better quality answers you’ll receive, but don’t hesitate to ask questions about things you don’t know. 

[Socalgmrs]

Why?  Just announce your call sign when using the repeater and make sure every one else does as well.   No id o Matic needed.  Then but the saved money into a better repeater.  

[SteveShannon]

7 minutes ago, Socalgmrs said:

Why?  Just announce your call sign when using the repeater and make sure every one else does as well.   No id o Matic needed.  Then but the saved money into a better repeater.  

That only works if @WROH500 uses the repeater every time anyone else uses it.
Besides, it’s not just an IDer; it’s also a repeater controller, which @WROH500 might need if they’re wiring two Baofeng radios together. 

[WRUE951]

I used the ID O Matic on a home brew repeater with two Maxon radios.  CWID or Voice works great, programing not difficult and building the board was fun..   I say just try your plan but i warn you, there is no known medicine or Vax out there to cure the virus you are about ready to catch.   Have fun

[Lscott]

3 hours ago, Socalgmrs said:

Why?  Just announce your call sign when using the repeater and make sure every one else does as well.   No id o Matic needed.  Then but the saved money into a better repeater.  

If anyone other than a family member operating under the repeater owners license the repeater must self ID using the repeater’s owners call sign.