Detailed Specifications
Main Board Hardware
Microprocessor | CMOS HD63B09 (MC6809-compatible). |
Memory | 32K Bytes non-volatile CMOS RAM; 32K Bytes CMOS EPROM. |
Real-Time Clock Calendar | Keeps time even with loss-of-power. |
Repeater Receiver COR Input | NPN transistor with pullup, switchable active Hi/Lo. |
Link/Remote Base Receiver COR Input | NPN transistor with pullup, switchable active Hi/Lo. |
Control Receiver COR Input | NPN transistor with pullup, switchable active Hi/Lo. |
Repeater Transmitter PTT Output | Open-drain power MOSFET, switchable active Hi/Lo. |
Link/Remote Base Transmitter PTT Output | Open-drain power MOSFET, switchable active Hi/Lo. |
Repeater Receiver CTCSS Decoder Input | NPN transistor with pullup, switchable active Hi/Lo. Can be used as a Logic Input. |
Link/Remote Base Receiver CTCSS Decoder Input | NPN transistor with pullup, switchable active Hi/Lo. Can be used as a Logic Input. |
Control Receiver CTCSS Decoder Input | NPN transistor with pullup, switchable active Hi/Lo. Can be used as a Logic Input. |
Repeater Receiver Audio Input | 70mV to 2V RMS In 2 ranges; level adjust pot. |
Link/Remote Base Receiver Audio Input | 70mV to 2V RMS In 2 ranges; level adjust pot. |
Control Receiver Audio Input | 70mV to 2V RMS In 2 ranges; level adjust pot. |
Repeater Transmitter Audio Output | 100mV to 1V RMS Into 600 ohms; 200mV to 2V RMS into 10K ohms; level adjust pot. |
Link/Remote Base Transmitter Audio Output | 100mV to 1V RMS Into 600 ohms; 200mV to 2V RMS into 10K ohms; level adjust pot. |
DTMF Encoder/Decoder | MT8880, full 16-digit, crystal controlled. Level adjust pots. Decoder shared by all receivers and phone line. Encoder shared by all transmitters and phone line. |
CW/Tone/Paging Generator | Sine-wave synthesizer and shaper; level adjust pot, shared by both transmitters and autopatch. |
CTCSS Frequency Control Outputs | 6 outputs for controlling a Communications Specialists TS-32. Can be used as Logic Outputs. |
CTCSS Encoder Audio In/Out | Enable/Disable externally-generated CTCSS Encode Tone. |
Remote Base Control | 3 outputs for controlling a Doug Hall RBI-1 Remote Base Interface. |
Logic Inputs (6) | NPN transistor with pullup. |
Logic Outputs (7) | Open-drain power MOSFET; 40V 100mA. |
Phone Line Busy Input and Output | Input has NPN transistor with pullup. Output has open-drain power MOSFET, 40V 100mA. |
Protective Circuits | Tranzorb(TM) suppressor and ferrite bead on power input; Tranzorb(TM) on all power MOSFETs; bypass capacitors on all external inputs and outputs. |
Power Requirements | 12 to 15VDC at 60mA; on-board voltage regulators. |
Connectors | DB-25S input/output connector; DB-25P input/output connector; 2.5mm DC power jack. All mating connectors supplied. ICs in machined-pin sockets. |
PC Board | G10FR glass epoxy, double-sided with plated-thru holes, solder mask, silk-screened legends. |
Size | PC board measures 5-13/16" D x 6" W x 1/2" H without the mating DB-25P attached. |
Commands (V2.02)
Activity Macros | Execute macro based on Rx1/Rx2/Rx3/Repeater usage. |
Autopatch | Store and forward for reliable dialing; speed-dial; Call Types; Accept/Reject Number Table;Dump Code or # Down;Call Counter;Half- or Full-Duplex; Redial; Timeout Timer and Message; Access- and Dump-Triggered Macros for custom configuration; programmable response messages. |
Base Station Operation | */# Keying of a Half- or Full-Duplex Base Station from phone line. |
Clock/Calendar | Set Clock/Calendar; Adjust Daylight Savings Time; Adjust/Reset Clock Seconds; Include in messages; Keeps time during power-down; Automatic Leap Year Adjustment; Use with Scheduler for automatic adjustments. |
Courtesy Beeps | Flexible Programmable Messages; Separate For Each Receiver. |
CTCSS | Flexible CTCSS Control; CTCSS Audio Gate for Tx1; TS-32 Frequency Control; PTT-Triggered Macros for Logic Control; Individual CTCSS Logic Inputs for each receiver selected via Access Modes. |
Custom Tones | Set Frequency and Duration; Include in messages. |
CW | Disable/Enable; Set Frequency; Set Speed; Include in messages. |
DTMF Decode | Priority/Scan; Disable/Enable Mute; Mute Delay; Interdigit time; Access Mode: Carrier / CTCSS / AND-CTCSS / OR-CTCSS / ANTI-CTCSS / no access; Command Terminator; Enable/Disable Command Responses; Long-Tone Zero Macros. |
Identifier | Initial, Normal, and Impolite Callsigns; ID Interval; Pending ID Interval; ID Tail Messages; Force ID. IDer is polite (IDs during breaks); ID Macros to control external hardware; Set Message Interval to 30 minutes. |
Links | Route Rx1/Rx2/Rx3 to Tx1/Tx2; Access Mode (Carrier / CTCSS / AND-CTCSS / OR-CTCSS / ANTI-CTCSS / No Access / Always Access) and Enable/Disable for each Path separately configurable. |
Logic Inputs | Name macro(s) to execute on either or both transitions. |
Logic Outputs | Force output to momentary or latched states. |
Macros | Create; Append; Erase; List in CW or Speech; Rename; Over 200 User-Defined Macros, each up to 100 digits long; Up to 4-digit Macro Names. |
Messages | Initial ID; Normal ID; Impolite ID; Tail; Courtesy; Pre-Timeout; Post-Timeout; Dropout; Autopatch Response; User-Defined; Route to Tx1/Tx2 or autopatch or use default. |
Paging | Single-Tone, Two-Tone, 5/6-Tone, DTMF. |
Phone Line Control | Phone Line Answer Configuration; Answer Message; Enter commands from the phone line; Monitor Rx1 or talk-out Rx1/Tx1. |
Pulse-Triggered Macros | Execute macro when user keys PTT several times. |
Remote Base | Supports Doug Hall Remote Base RBI-1; Select Memory, VFO, Transmitter Offset, CTCSS, Power Level, Radio Power, Speak Settings, 8 Logic Outputs. |
Repeater Access | Carrier / CTCSS / AND-CTCSS / OR-CTCSS / ANTI-CTCSS / No Access, separate for each receiver; Kerchunk Filter; separate Courtesy Beeps for each receiver. |
Reverse Patch | Ringout Message; Answer Reverse Patch. |
Scheduler | 100 Setpoints; Execute Macro at setpoint; Set Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Day-of-Week; Use Wildcards. |
Security | Name Master, Control Operator, Autopatch, and Remote Base Passwords; Select privilege levels. |
Speech | Include in messages. Vocabulary of more than 630 male and female words, 40 sound effects, custom words available. |
Squelch/Repeater | Courtesy message and timer; Dropout message and timer; Activity monitor functions. |
Test Tone | Create test tones of programmable frequency and duration. |
Transmitter | Disable/enable transmitter; Key transmitter timed/untimed, Courtesy Delay, Courtesy Beep; Dropout Delay; Timeout Timer; Unkey Delay; PTT-Triggered Macros; CTCSS Control. |
User Timers | 10 User Timers execute a macro when they timeout; set from 0.1-655.3 Seconds; 10 msec max startup latency; one-shot and retriggerable. |
Utilities | Miscellaneous helpful commands. |
Telephone Interface Module (Optional)
- Adds Autopatch, Reverse Path, Phone Line Control, Base Station Control.
- FCC Part 68 Registration means customer does not need external telephone coupler.
- Convenient RJ-11 USOC (modular) connector supplied on board.
- Lightning Protection protects from transients on line.
- Ferrite Beads protect from RFI on line.
- Ring Detector IC couples to an optical isolator providing optimum detection of ringing.
- Optically-coupled MOSFET Tip-and-Ring Switch IC for best long-term reliability; no relays used.
- Bi-directional AGC (Automatic Gain Control) for quality audio reproduction.
- Solid State Hybrid for Full-Duplex Autopatches.
- Dual Level Audio Control provides increased DTMF dialing level for error-free dialing.
- Supported both Regenerated DTMF and 10/20 PPS Rotary Dialing.
- Tranzorb(TM) power supply input surge protection.
- Level Adjust Pots on Main Board.
Digital Audio Board (Optional)
- Adds convenient, high-quality recorded speech capabilities.
- Large Word Vocabulary
- Level Adjust Pot on Main Board.