Collcomm NCS-C150 Instruction Manual

NCS-C150

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Rev A

Collcomm Inc.

d.b.a. NCS

Shipping Address

2310 Pendley Road

Cumming, Georgia 30041

Mailing Address

1595 Peachtree Parkway

Suite 204-123

Cumming, Georgia 30041

Toll Free Tel. & Fax : [phone]

Email : [e-mail]

Web Site: www.ncsradio.com

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Revision History

Rev

Description

Date

Approved

0

Initial Release

03/02/12

CIF A Update to add Accessory Kit

10/02/13

JFP

Model No.: NCS-C150
Serial No. : ___________________________

Accessory Kit

Item # Description QTY

1 10’ DC Power Cable 1
2 Power Cable Clamp 1
3 Extra Housing Screws 4
4 Mounting Feet 4
5 Mounting Bracket (x2) Kit 1

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page

1.0 Introduction 4

2.0 Safety Information 4

3.0 Front Panel Controls 5

4.0 Radio Requirements 5

4.1 Receive Audio 5

4.2 Transmit Audio 5

4.3 PTT 5

5.0 Power Supply 5

5.1 Power Requirements 5

5.2 Power Connection 5

5.3 Polarity 5

5.4 Fusing 5

6.0 Opening Unit to Perform Adjustments 6

7.0 Internal Setup and Adjustments 7

8.0 Radio Interface Cables 9

8.1 Radio Interface and AUX Jack Pin-outs 9

9.0 Troubleshooting 10

10.0 Contacting NCS 10

11.0 C150 Specifications 11

12.0 Warranty 12

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1.0 Introduction

Crossband Repeater

The C150 provides a method of connecting two radios together for purposes of in-band or cross-band repeating.
Almost any radio can be used with the C150. Either VOX or COR can be used as a “busy” signal and COR polarity

can be either + or -. Receive audio levels do not need adjustment due to built-in AGC circuits for both radios.
Transmit audio levels can be adjusted independently for each radio.

A separate record output is provided that records audio transmitted on either radio. A record control output is
included to control an external recorder. Disable inputs used with an external decoder allow remote disable of either
or both transmitters.

Typical Application

2.0 Safety Information

The C150 is an electrical device requiring appropriate safety measures during installation and operation. The
following safety precautions should be observed:

When connecting the unit to a DC power source, a minimum wire size of 18 AWG should be used. When using
in a mobile environment, automotive grade wire should be used.

Do not route cables or wires through areas that may cause the insulation to be worn resulting in shorting of the
wires to ground or to each other.

Do not attempt to operate this equipment while driving a vehicle. For safety, pull over to the side of the road
when making adjustments.

NEVER connect this device to an AC voltage source. Death or injury could occur and/or the unit can be badly
damaged. Connect this device only to a DC power source with a voltage output of 12-15 volts and a current
capability of at least 250 ma.

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