An autopatch, sometimes called a phone patch, is a feature of an amateur radio or other type of twoway radio repeater or base station to access an outgoing telephone connection. Echostation has been fully tested with each of the three models of rigblaster. The rc is a complete repeater controller with on board interfacing for the repeater receiver to transmitter, remote base and autopatch. The cabinet accomodates two optional boards mounted in the chassis the telephone interface module for autopatch, reverse path, and control by phone line, and the digital audio board. Cor pullup resistor installed on repeater connector as specified by repeater manufacturer. This information is suitable for most repeater types. Rc85, rc850, rc96, dvr i have decided to close down the repeater controller repair business. Because it runs in linux and is open source the user has full flexibility to use scripts, timers, multiple ports, etc. The rc is a controller for a receivertransmitter operated in a repeater mode.
The cat300 is packed with features normally reserved for controllers costing thousands of dollars more. It measures 2 x 1 14, allowing it to be installed almost anywhere with mounting tape. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday oct 2 2009, and till today build a repeater controller has been followed for a total of 1415 ti. K1rfd echostation repeatercontrol software for amateur. Things you can make from old, dead laptops duration. 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. One of the stand out features of this board is that it has an integrated audio codec chipso no more usb. Mabel is an interface and software that allows analog control of the yaesu dr1x repeater and access to the allstar voip network with the raspberry pi3 and allstar asterisk. When both voice ids are disabled, the controller will id in cw only. Interface a yaesu dr2x to an scom 7330 by dave maciorowski, wa1jhk 11222017 dr1x documents. The rc210 is a stateoftheart, fully featured 3 port repeater controller with features generally found on controllers costing hundreds more.
Repeater controllers scom repeater controllers a good source for reliable repeater products with excellent engineering in the audio sections. This kit contains the project board pcb that includes a 5v, 3. Listen to make certain that the frequency and phone line are clear. Now you can control up to 3 separate repeaters with only one controller. Remote autopatch link ideas and techniques repeater builder. Contacts of this added relay supplied power to the downlink transmitter at the repeater site when the autopatch became active like grounding a ptt line. Via rf link the repeater controller is accessed via a separate simplex rf link above 222. Compare nhrcs repeater controllers this grid allows you to compare features of our repeater controllers. Nhrc is your source for highvalue, lowcost repeater controller solutions. The controller is all that is needed to control the repeater including a cw id, control functions and the direct phone line connect autopatch. Arcom communications reserves the right to make changes in the rc210 repeater controller kit to improve reliabil ity, function or design without obligation to purchasers of previous equipment. Interface 7330 to yaesu system fusion repeater scom, llc. May 29, 2016 using pic16f628a, mc145436 dtmf decoder, and sim800l gsmgprs module. The cabinet accomodates two optional boards mounted in the chassis the telephone interface module for autopatch, reverse path, and control.
Allows agile linking of single nodes, hubs, repeaters, link radios, mode bridges, phones, auto patch, etc. During the autopatch, adjust the phone level in r41 for the. Sewell direct blastir wireless pro ir repeater, remote control extender kit ir emitter and receiver next generation remote control extender 418 mhz add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Always listen for a minute or two to ensure the repeater is not in use before using it.
If you have trouble with the switches on the intertie, the repeater or autopatch, it is a good idea to test your pad. Advanced repeater systems ars repeaters and controllers repeaters, controllers, dstar. Lets say we want a message to be appended to the repeater initial and normal id messages while the repeater is operating on battery power. Upgrades are downloadable right from the internet and can be installed in minutes with no fancy equipment needed. For repeater operators allstar is a complete repeater controller that probably has more flexibility and capability than any repeater controller on the market. Cat repeater controller cable bridgecom bcr repeater ebay. The idomatic iv is an improved version of the idomatic iii. Almost every manufacturer offered a soluton, with heathkit hd19 1961 and later hd15 being popular kits for older radios. Our partial kit products include the printed circuit board, difficultto. March 2015 controller supports voice id, reset of all commands to defaults and send version. All repeater control systems are fully assembled and tested. Repeater controller autopatch 7330 5k mrc100 6k 7k interoperability remote base q. Dec 29, 2008 hey everyone, im a new ham, and i recently got my tech license. Repeater 1 at location a, repeater 2 at location b, and repeater 3 at location c are all at sites with no or poor internet.
It is a very economical way to control multiple repeaters and links. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The topoftheline scom 7k repeater controller consists of a main board and rackmount cabinet as standard equipment. Our assembled and tested controllers come complete with a full twoyear warranty whereas our kits come with.
Use echostation and a pc as a fullfeatured repeater controller. It has been a great run and i have loved keeping acc controllers on the air but. The controller will switch to cw when a repeater user talks over the voice id. It can be used as a conventional repeater controller, an ider, or a beacon controller. Built on the foundation of the very successful cat500, this controller incorporates the features suggested by customers like you. I also have the stock rubber duck and a dual band magmount for my car 2 meter, 70 cm.
All standard repeater functions are supported, such as cor, cw id, courtesy tone, forward and reverse autopatch, and control link. This is the largest repeater information site in the world. Evergreen intertie the evergreen intertie is an interconnected group of amateur radio repeaters located in the northwestern united states. Rc210 repeater controller operations and programming. Pc repeater controller by g4klx, this group is intended for. 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.
Read our getting started guide to learn what youll need and the basics to get your openrepeater controller up and. The sierra repeater controller is the worlds first commercial quality repeater control system featuring a modular and expandable open source linux computing platform. This is a hardware interface to turn a raspberry pi 2 0r 3 into a repeater controller. Included with the controller is a connector kit containing two 25 pin d connectors. A first look at a new amateur radio project kit for users of repeaters. I wired up a connector using a motorola connector kit i purchased off. Setup ubiquity pointtopoint links between the repeater site and the trustees house for example with a better bandwidth connection. Mabel is an interface and software that allows analog control of the yaesu dr1x repeater and access to the allstar voip. Supports simplex repeater and duplex repeater modes with autopatch. Custom communications yaesu dr1x repeater controller. With everything from an onboard dvr digital voice recorder to 3, totally independent radio ports, the rc210 will meet your toughest repeater challenge. If you would like us to perform the upgrade, return your controller and the upgrade kit to acc. Catb repeater controller computer automation technology. Arcom communications does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use o f any product or circuit described herein.
The autopatch controller will then hangup the autopatch and respond by saying, call complete followed the current time. The rc210 utilizes the latest, stateoftheart components for reduced parts count, which means lower cost and higher reliability. We offer the rc210 in two versions as a kit, complete with all parts, pc board and manuals or fully assembled and tested our assembled and tested controllers come complete with a full twoyear warranty whereas our kits come with a parts only, one year warranty some exclusions apply. A total of nineteen timers control repeater operation.
For a list of 2 meter repeaters in the greater atlanta area click here. Interfaces computer automation technologies cat repeater controller. K1rfd echostation repeatercontrol software for amateur radio. Pic 16f84a dtmf repeaterremote controller rev 281108 rpc2a.
Get the best deals on repeater controller when you shop the largest online selection at. The idomatic iv is a multipurpose, microcontroller based device intended primarily for repeaters, but with other uses as well. Arrio has written an italian language project description for the old repeater controller. We currently are selling six different repeater controller products, as well as several repeater accessory products. The rc210 provides 3 independently operating radio ports, each with its own timeout and hang timers, courtesy tone, ids and dedicated dtmf decoder.
The cabinet accomodates two optional boards mounted in the chassis the telephone interface module for autopatch, reverse path, and control by phone line, and the speech synthesizer module. If an incoming call automatically causes the repeater to transmit, even if its just a signal tone or notification message, then it is possible for an unlicensed person to initiate a transmission without the control. State of the art repeater computers for the demanding repeater operator. Audio mixing, dtmf decoding, cw id, agc, and vox are all built into the software, so very few external components are required. I wouldnt build a phone patch, when so many are available very cheaply second hand. If you are an rmrl member and do not have the autopatch access code, contact one of the rmrl board members to acquire the code. Npn transistor with pullup, switchable active hilo. Autopatch operation rmrl has autopatches on the 145. With simple dtmf commands, you can intertie any port to any other port. Loose autopatch ability due to new repeater hardware, an expensive. For the new ham, fm repeater ops are often the first and most common onair experiences, but accessing repeaters also represents a significant initial vexation for the new ham to overcome. Datasheets of these legacy products are provided here. There is also now a separate volume control for the voice id board.
The commservers built in apps include voice telemetry, remote access and integration with radio site monitoring and control equipment. Ir repeater kit comes with 1 receiver and 5 dual emitters that could be able to control up to 10 home theater devices kept behind closet doors or in a closed cabinet with ir infrared remote control extender repeater system. Rc210 deluxe repeater controller arcom controllers. Surecom sr112 radio record simplex repeater controller 2 duration. Both 2meter repeaters have the same speeddial numbers programmed. Incoming calls to an autopatch must be answered and screened off the air by the control operator to ensure rule compliance. I am also quite electronically and wirelessly privy thanks to my great elmer, so feel free. Miniature pre radio amateur 021995 amateur radio archive. Preface this has been in the works for some time and is a collaborative project between orp and ics. Jun 19, 2015 article by stu turner, wostu operating on vhfuhf fm repeaters is one of the most popular activities in amateur radio. Unlike some controls the rc contains buffered audio switching and interface allowing for direct connect of the repeater hardware to the control. For a brief look at echostations features and capabilities, take a tour.
This repeater can be linked to other repeaters around the world via the internet. This development board is the is ideal for prototyping your next project or learning to design and program with the hamstack platform. Phone patch guidelines american radio relay league. Nhrc has been delivering stateoftheart, powerful, yet inexpensive repeater controller solutions since 1997. I added an audio amplifier with moderate gain to reduce the number of users having trouble getting enough audio to their transmitter. A melding of asterisk pbx and linux based repeater control code. The board includes a 2x16 backlit lcd display, 4 buttons, 4 leds, potentiometer, rotary encoder, audio amplifier for tone generation, rs232 port, one relay and the socket for a hamstack cpu board module. Rc210 repeater controller operations and programming manual firmware version 5. This makes it perfect for disaster response, home or campground use, and any place where radio range needs to be extended but the cost and complexity of a traditional repeater cant be justified.
Bafx products infrared ir remote control extender or ir repeater kit control 1 to 8 devices expandable to 12. Local repeaters had autopatches to make telephone calls. Autopatch an autopatch is a connection between an amateur repeater and the pstn that permits a repeater user to make a phone call from hisher radio. Pic 16f84a dtmf repeater remote controller fox delta. The rc210 is a stateoftheart, fully featured 3 port repeater controller with features generally found on. The speeddialer autodialer the repeater stores in the controller all the speed dial numbers that members have asked and paid their fee to have programmed in the repeaters. The rc contains the complete repeater and phone line interface requiring only. See the downloads page for all files and documents.
The rlc4 has four radio ports three available f the optional autopatch is installed. Arcom communications does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein. We design and build for the amateur radio and land mobile radio sectors. Due to its universal design it can be used all the way from classroom instruction to 247 repeater operation. Phone patch interfaces plain old telephone service pots to radio were common from postww2 to late 1970s. Arcom communications reserves the right to make changes in the rc210 repeater controller kit to improve reliability, function or design without obligation to purchasers of previous equipment. Heathkit and lots of others made thousands and thousands of them in the 1960s and 1970s and they dont need any sort of controller, they are simply vox operated, so once you engage the patch, its hands free operation. Dish network irtouhf pro remote control upgrade kit. The autopatches are intended for use by members and visiting amateurs.
Support for up to 16 area codes with grantdeny access control to each exchange. This is not to restrict the amateur service unduly, but to protect the character of the service. I have a icom ict90a ht, and a 10ft high gain comet bp15 triband antenna 6 meter, 2 meter, and 70 cm. The main category is radio repeaters that is about radio repeaters. For this method to work, the controller must be able to regenerate the touch tones and the remote phone line must have touch tone dial service. These are mature products no longer offered for sale. The use of a reverse autopatch is permitted only under very limited conditions. The repeater timeout project kit has been released by hamtronics. Firmware updates and documentation are still available. I designed and installed a telemetry encoder on a second uhf transmitter, and made up a kit for about 15 of us.
We offer the rc210 in two versions as a kit, complete with all parts, pc board and manuals or fully assembled and tested. The catb is packed with features normally reserved for controllers costing thousands of dollars more. Cat500 repeater controller computer automation technology. These systems are built in california by our contract manufacturer to strict quality standards. Mastering the integrated concepts of frequency pairs, tones or other squelch methods.
Repeater controller autopatch 7330 5k mrc100 6k 7k interoperability remote base. Manufacturer of amateur and commercial repeater controllers, autopatches, and accessories. Users with a transceiver capable of producing touch tones dtmf signals can make a telephone call, typically limited by settings in the autopatch module to be. Mabel, yaesu dr1x repeater controller, amateur radio, electronic kits yaesu dr1x controller, mabel, allstar adapter, mmdvm audio amp home products files contact. How do i use a tail message to report a power failure.
About build a repeater controller the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Fm repeaters an introduction bridgecom systems, inc. Hey everyone, im a new ham, and i recently got my tech license. Cat repeater controller cable cat200b cat250 cat300dxl. We provide several products as partial kits, for experimenters and hobbiests. The rc210 advanced repeater controller more controller for less dollars than the competition links to manuals and updates may be found at the bottom of this page click on picture above for a closer look. Link port allows remote base, link radio, or slave repeater to be connected. Check out our online store what makes us and our products different from those other guys. Infrared repeater system ir repeater kit control up to 10. Congratulations on your purchase of the catb repeater controller. Congratulations on your purchase of the cat300 repeater controller. Built on the foundation of the very successful cat, this controller incorporates the features suggested by customers like you. Tone pad test the repeater has a test circut that will check your tone pad.
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