Mar 22, 2019 fwiw, there is a cimarron technologies cplus decoder, which they claim can be set up as a repeater controller. Ctcss this topic contains 11 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated by aaron, n3mbh 8 months, 2 weeks ago. Interfacing the yaesu dr 1x klink repeater network. Jun 11, 2016 updated 39 squelch and repeater controller installed n8cd june 11, 2016 8. I have contacted and ordered the linking kit from this site. The allstar node software can even function as the entire fullduplex controller. Off is not usually a viable option when using a repeater. The key features associated with this new controller are detailed her below. In telecommunications, continuous tonecoded squelch system or ctcss is one type of circuit that is used to reduce the annoyance of listening to other users on a shared twoway radio communications channel. I have a repeater with a ge exec radio, uri, and a small bbb computer and it is a lot easier to maintain and customize than a traditional repeater controller. When youre talking a ham radio repeater, you may actually be talking a radio or a repeater controller, two completely different things of course. Some notes on programming and interfacing the tkr720 tkr820 repeaters a quickie page that was put together to share two pages of handwritten notes from my file cabinet that cover interfacing a tkrn20 repeater to an external repeater controller. Ctcss decoder with arduino from a friend of mine i got an ideea for a complex repeater controller, able to work with 4 radios. Will need to get out the programming software for my icom fr4000 and see if i can figure it out.
Only when the correct ctcss tone is present will the amateur radio repeater be. The dr1x internal repeater controller is configured to not activate on the assigned ctcss tone by setting it to some unused tone. The repeater still can be used when the siren is activated because voice has priority. Our ap1 autopatch board provides 200 autodial memories, very flexible toll restrictions, reverse patch and more. Software takes into account possible flutter and noise kerchunk spikes. The all new main board uses the latest technology to provide more functionality than the 7k has at lower cost. If you are looking for a controller with the flexibility of a linux computer, you need the raspberry pi based pirepeater family of controllers. During this fixed delay period the amount of which is adjusted during installation, then locked down, the ctcss decoder has enough time to recognize the. If you are looking for a controller with the flexibility of a linux computer, you need the raspberry pi based pi repeater family of controllers.
This board can be added to any radio or repeater that has a suitable discriminator connection. It will also remove it before transmitting the required audio. Portable repeater controller this microprocessorbased portable repeater controller was designed to quickly build a fully functional repeater in the field in less than no time. Mabel monitors this ctcss detected signal from the sc50 or ct30, as well as the ptt signal from allstar via the usb radio adapter interface.
Viewing 10 posts 1 through 10 of 12 total 1 2 author posts august 5, 2019 at 4. I would like to link one tone ctcss or dcs to another repeater or network. The ct30 is a professional, yet affordable, add on ctcss pl system on a small circuit board. There are new dtmf mute bypass software switches that enable the ability to disable the dtmf mute and ignore commands on a specific path for that. When going into record mode, a short tone burst can be emitted, to signal other users on. The idomatic iv is a multipurpose, microcontroller based device intended primarily for repeaters, but with other uses as well. Most amateur radio repeater controller manufacturers offer an audio delay optionthis delays the repeated speech audio for a selectable number of milliseconds before it is retransmitted.
Pitone can generate a continuous tone or a tone output synchronized with an external input signal typically a detected ctcss tone at the input of a repeater. The polarity of the signal sent to the tone unit must be selected as active high or low as required by the ctcss unit otherwise the ctcss operation will be reversed ie off when supposed to be on or vice versa. The main category is repeatercontrol programs that is about programs that allow control of radio repeaters. Due to its universal design it can be used all the way from classroom instruction to 247 repeater operation. Two of them forming a uhf repeater and, at least, two other, forming a second repeater or simplex radios for linking the first repeater with other remote repeaters. It does this by adding a low frequency audio tone to the voice. It also cannot process an analog call from a controller while in ams mode. Some notes on interfacing to the kenwood tkr720 and tkr820. Arcom controllers knowledge base understanding ctcss.
I started this process a while back with my post titled yaesu dr1x modifications part 1 which linked to the instructions on modifying the internal cable to intercept the ptt signal and the addition. In either case, the software generates a stepped sine wave by using a digitaltoanalog converter controlled from the rpis i2c interface. With a heritage dating back to the original idomatic featured in the 20082012 arrl handbook, its primary application is that of a simple but featureladen repeater controller with automatic morse code station id. The pcb can be mounted by using the four 3mm mounting holes in the pcb. Since the pirepeaterx family of controllers only uses the gpio and standard logic buses i2c, spi, i2s, the hardware is compatible with any operating system you want to use, and any controller software that can interface with the logic buses and gpio pins. The arcom rad repeater audio delay board simply plugs into the rc210 and gives you an adjustable audio delay to eliminate dtmf blips and squelch crashes. Sep 01, 2015 the tone frequency for the saratoga k6sa 2meter repeater on 146. The microprocessorcontrolled ri300e repeater controller comes fully equipped with a full ctcss and dcs digital coded squelch tone panel, on board squelch, speech synthesizer with 693 word vocabulary, full duplex telephone interconnect, remote level control and auxiliary expansion buss.
This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday dec 31 2000, and till today repeater controler program has been followed for a total of 10422 times. With the auxiliary expansion buss, you can connect multiple repeaters, links and remotes together. Decoding the secrets of ctcss while most rigs can send these lowfrequency audio tones, decoding them is a handy trick, too. The prc1 portable repeater controller no housing is a ready build and tested pcb with the latest firmware.
You may discover it while youre puzzling over the fact that a particular repeater seems deaf to your signals. This board can be added to any radio or repeater that has a suitable discriminator audio connection. The tone frequency for the saratoga k6sa 2meter repeater on 146. It is built with mostly throughhole components to allow assembly, repair. Once the repeater has been accessed, subsequent control of talkthrough should normally be by carrier alone, unless ctcss only access has been requested by the keeper. Read our getting started guide to learn what youll need and the basics to get your openrepeater controller up and running and on the air. Updated 39 squelch and repeater controller installed. Because of this, we have moved the scom lists to groups.
Will need to get out the programming software for my. Cimarron technologies for ani encoders and decoders. In this particular case, a siren will be heard over the radio to indicate the alarm. It is a fully functional portable repeater controller, only without the prchousing predrilledmilled housing for prc1. One of the important components for users looking to set up a repeater system easily is the repeater controller, which basically connects your transmitting and receiving radio to make the setup work. Projects yaesu dr1x repeater controller, mabel, amateur. The research i have done says i need a multi port repeater controller. When going into record mode, a short tone burst can be emitted, to signal other users on frequency that there is activity and recording has started. If anybody wants to turn them into a photo article, feel free to do so and send it in. Two port linking repeater controller design for amateur or professional use usually a duplex repeater on port 1 and a simplex link or gateway on port 2.
The following things should be noted when using the software for programming the flex iiia ctcss product. Experiments in repeater controller design part 2 cupano. The main category is repeater control programs that is about programs that allow control of radio repeaters. Repeater controller autopatch 7330 5k mrc100 6k 7k. Arcom controllers knowledge base understanding ctcss control. Sep 09, 2017 for the repeater controller i stayed with the raspberry pi 2 running svxlink server software. Experiments in repeater controller design part 2 joe. Desktop and rack mount decoders for your mdc1200, fleetsync, ge star and dtmf.
The resource is currently listed in in a single category. The repeater once accessed, must radiate the same ctcss tone at nominal level of 10% of maximum. Some notes on interfacing to the kenwood tkr720 and tkr820 tabletop repeaters by mike morris wa6ilq this is a quickie page that was put together in late january 2008 as there was a converation on the repeaterbuilder mailing list that asked some questions. Updated 39 squelch and repeater controller installed n8cd june 11, 2016 8. A linking repeater controller with real stored speech, digital io, an auxiliary audio input, etc. Then key up a radio with the frequency and ctcss tone programmed correctly and turn the level up until the ctcss light is solid on the controller. The new scom 7330 repeater controller continues the legacy of the 7k repeater controller. Ctcss uses a subaudible tone transmitted on the signal of the transmitter trying to access the repeater. When a new version of this firmware becomes available, the prc can be upgraded. With enhanced autopatch software audio input receiver 0. The pirepeaterx family accepts radio level signals for cosctcss and provides a 2a rated mosfet driven ptt signal so you can control either modern radios with digital logic level controls, or radios with relays that require more drive capability with ease. Fwiw, there is a cimarron technologies cplus decoder, which they claim can be set up as a repeater controller. Nhrc7 the nhrc7 is a true dualport bridging repeater controller. Full feature repeater controller in one single board 43 functions, each with a great variety of options 4 digit password or password free mode for.
The pi repeater x family accepts radio level signals for cos ctcss and provides a 2a rated mosfet driven ptt signal so you can control either modern radios with digital logic level controls, or radios with relays that require more drive capability with ease. Pin 3 the repeater receiver mute input is generally programmed for 0v when a signal. For the repeater controller i stayed with the raspberry pi 2 running svxlink server software. Echostation is perfect for portable and emergency use, or for clubs wishing to use a pc instead of specialized hardware to control a. As well as the conventional morse id via a morse code callsign, the controller can also operate in beacon mode to deliver a short morse message at a programmable interval. The audio interface remained a usb sound dongle with the received audio from the external speaker jack on the receiver to the mic port on the usb sound dongle. The amateur radio repeater has a very sharp filter to detect whether the exact tone is present. Dtmf send short burst, even 2 digits at the beginning or end of the keyup of the repeater, then you can decode that at the control station, as you describe. The line must be connected to the appropriate point on an external ctcss unit. Instead, the desired ctcss signal is decoded by the sc50 or ct30 decoder.
A highly integrated design, with stateoftheart components, results in a powerful, reliable, but still affordable, repeater controller. It is built with mostly throughhole components to allow assembly, repair or modification by the common technician. We have chosen svxlink as our operating controller software, so we know the most. Jan 28, 2008 some notes on interfacing to the kenwood tkr720 and tkr820 tabletop repeaters by mike morris wa6ilq this is a quickie page that was put together in late january 2008 as there was a converation on the repeater builder mailing list that asked some questions. A voice controller that actually announces which repeater it is. Echostation is a repeatercontrol program for windows which makes it easy to set up a complete, fullyfunctional repeater or announcement machine using a personal computer. Mar 10, 2020 when youre talking a ham radio repeater, you may actually be talking a radio or a repeater controller, two completely different things of course. Once the repeater has been accessed, subsequent control of talkthrough should normally be by carrier alone, unless ctcssonly access has been requested by the keeper. Programs that allow control of radio repeaters category is a curation of 5 web resources on, svxlink card for raspberrypi, svxlink, simplex. Where more than one group of users is on the same radio frequency. Integrated ctcss, dtmf, selcall, and toneburst decoders. Any of these events will lock the repeater up and require a trip to the repeater site to reset the power. Scom programming language extended to support new features. Some notes on interfacing to the kenwood tkr720 and tkr.
By ken collier, ko6ux if youre an fm operator, youll encounter ctcsscontinuous tonecoded squelch systemearly in your ham career. Read our getting started guide to learn what youll need and the basics to get your openrepeater controller up and. Pin 2 is the common ground for power supply, logical inputs and audio lines. K1rfd echostation repeatercontrol software for amateur. The controller to take the form of a stand alone unit integrated into the base station cabinet. The yaesu dr1x repeater and arcom rc210 controller work beautifully together once you get the initial connections and modifications completed. Yahoo groups is shutting down their current groups service. About repeater controler program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Ctcss encoder decoder board by masters communications. Bridgecom systems provides documentation for connecting bridgecom repeaters to the scom 7330.
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