Computer Automation Technology CAT-700 User manual with schematics

CAT-700

Repeater Controller

Computer Automation Technology, Inc

4631 N.W. 31st Avenue, Suite 142 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Phone: (954) 978-6171 Fax: (561) 488-2894 Internet: http://www.catauto.com

The DL-1000B is inserted in the receive audio path before the controller's audio switch. This audio switch is controlled by the COR logic signal. Loss of COR will cause the audio switch to open, preventing the receive audio from reaching the transmitter. The DL-1000B provides time for the switch to open before the squelch crash noise reaches the switch's input.

During DTMF muting, 40 milliseconds of the first tone will sneak through before the DTMF decoder can tell the microprocessor to open the audio switch. The DL1000B provides the necessary delay to overcome this problem.

Discriminator Switch

The DL-1000B can be used with discriminator audio. A FET switch Q1 is included on the board. If the repeater’s COR logic is connected to the J2 header, the white noise hiss will be eliminated during key-up. If the COR logic is active high it should be connected to J2 pin 1. If the COR is active low it should be connected to J2 pin 3. If this feature is not used, the jumper must remain on J2 pins 2 and 3 to keep the switch turned on for normal operations.

I Don't Have Time To Read This Manual

If you are anxious to get the CAT-700 in operating and don't have time to read this manual, the following short version will appeal to you. This is a list of the minimum steps required to install the CAT-700 and verify its operation. Now fire-up your soldering iron and lets get started.

1. Open the connector kit, remove the 2.5mm power plug and the 25 pin "D" male connector. Solder a +12 volt wire to the center connector and a ground wire to the outer connector of the plug. Connect the wires to a +12VDC power supply.

2. Solder five wires to the 25 pin "D" male connector. Connect wires to pins 6, 10, 11, 13 and 24.

3. Connect the pin 10 wire to the transmitter's PTT, the pin 11 wire to the transmitter's modulation input and pin 24 to receiver/transmitter chassis ground.

4. Turn the +12VDC power supply ON, the repeater should transmit and you should hear the voice synthesizer say: "CAT700 VERSION 2.00" Refer to Figure 7-1 and adjust TX1 control for proper transmitter deviation.

5. Turn the +12VDC power supply OFF. Connect pin 6 wire to the receiver's COR or COS output. Connect pin 13 wire to the receiver's RECEIVE audio output.

6. Turn the +12VDC power supply ON. Monitor TP3 with a DC voltmeter. Open and close the repeater's squelch control while observing the voltage on TP3. If TP3 goes from LOW to HIGH dip-switch #1 should be left in the OFF position. If TP3 goes from HIGH to LOW set dip-switch #1 to ON. If TP3 stays LOW, turn the power supply OFF and add a 2200 ohm pull-up resistor on the CAT-700 at the R1 pull-up resistor position. Note: LOW is any voltage less than 0.8VDC. HIGH is any voltage between 3VDC and 15VDC.

7. Turn the +12VDC power supply ON. Connect an AC voltmeter to TP5. Using a typical transceiver, key-up and send a DTMF tone. Adjust RX1 control for 200mV as indicated on the AC voltmeter. If this causes the repeater to over deviate, readjust TX1. Make sure that RF from the transceiver does not give a false voltmeter indication.

8. Compare the receive and synthesized voice audio and adjust the VOICE Level as desired. For best quality speech, the synthesized voice should not exceed 3KHz deviation and always be lower than the receive audio.

9. Compare the receive and courtesy tone audio and adjust the DTMF TX1 control for the desired courtesy tone level. For best results the courtesy tone should not exceed 1.5KHz deviation. This control also sets the CW ID and will insure that repeater users will always be able to talk over the CW ID when it comes on during a QSO in progress.

10. Key-up and enter the seven digit unlock number [1234567]. The voice will say: "CAT-700 CONTROL."

11. Key-up and send [*3101], followed by the three digit numbers that

represents your call letters for voice ID #1. Refer to Chapter 14, Voice Vocabulary Word List. Example: Load Repeater ID #1 with "W4XYZ Repeater"

Message Number──┐ W 4 X Y Z ┌──Repeater Programming──┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Command *31 01 890 004 920 930 950 746

12. Key-up and send [*3102], followed by the three digit numbers that represents your call letters for voice ID #2.

13. Key-up and send [*34], followed by the two digit numbers that represents your call letters for the CW ID. Refer to the CW ID programming table. Example: Load the CW ID memory buffer with W4XYZ/R.

Programming──┐ W 4 X Y Z / R Command │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ *34 8 2 32 04 33 34 35 36 27

╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ CW ID PROGRAMMING TABLE ║ ╟────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────╢ ║00=0│03=3│06=6│09=9│12=C│15=F│18=I│21=L│24=O│27=R│30=U│33=X│36=/║ ║01=1│04=4│07=7│10=A│13=D│

16=G│19=J│22=M│25-P│28=S│31=V│34=Y│ ║ ║02=2│05=5│08=8│11=B│14=E│17=H│20=K│23=N│26=Q│29=T│32=W│35=Z│ ║ ╚════╧════╧════╧════╧════╧════╧════╧════╧════╧════╧════╧════╧════╝

14. To read the time, key-up and send [*20]. Un-key, the voice will read the

time, day of week, month, day of month and year.

15. To set the clock, key-up and send [*21] followed by the hours, minutes,

day of week, day of month, month and year. Un-key and the voice will say "CONTROL OK." Example: 2:55 PM Monday January 25th. All entries must be double digit, except the day of week.

┌──────────────── Day of Week (1-7) Minutes (00-59)───────────┐ │ ┌───────────── Day of Month (01-31) Hours (00-23)────────┐ │ │ │ ┌────────── Month of Year (01-12) *21 14 55 2 25 01

16. Key-up and send [*0]. Un-key, the controller will lock-up and the voice

will say: "MANUAL EXIT." The CAT-700 will lock-up automatically when the programming timer expires. The voice will say: "TIMER EXIT."

17. Program a new seven digit UNLOCK code. Set dip-switch #8 to ON and the

voice will say: "ENTER CONTROL." Key-up and enter a seven digit number. Un-key, if the number is accepted, the voice will say: "DATA INPUTS OK." If rejected, the voice will say: "ENTER CONTROL." Key-up and enter the seven digit number again. Set dip-switch #8 to the OFF position.

18. DTMF muting is a feature that prevents your DTMF tones from being

transmitted. To enable this feature, key-up and enter [100171]. The voice will say: "ONE SEVEN ON."

19. To test your DTMF key-pad, key-up and enter [3751234567890*#ABC]. The

voice will read back all the numbers that were decoded.

20. To check the time, key-up and enter [400].

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Specifications

Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT-700 Repeater Controller. The CAT700 is packed with features normally reserved for controllers costing thousands of dollars more.

Programming the CAT-700 is a snap, with its carefully structured uniform programming commands. The manual is easy to follow with numerous examples. The voice synthesizer interacts with you during control and programming operation.

Scheduler

An advanced [40] position scheduler fully automates repeater operation. Any command that can be manually executed can also be scheduled to one minute accuracy. Program the hours, minutes, day of week, or day of month and month of year. The CAT-700 will do the rest.

Voice Synthesizer

A vocabulary base of 330 words carefully selected for amateur repeater operation are available to ID your repeater, announce the time and interact with you during control and programming operations. Additional message buffers can be activated on demand, through hardware inputs or by the scheduler.

CW ID

The controller will switch to CW when a repeater user talks over the voice ID. When both voice IDs are disabled, the controller will ID in CW only. You program the speed and tone frequency.

Digital Voice Clock

The digital voice clock will announce the time upon request, at the completion of an autopatch, during repeater IDs, or on the hour through the grandfather clock feature.

Courtesy Tone

Memory space is provided for the storage of [8] custom courtesy tones. Each tone can consist of up to three different tone frequencies of various lengths and separations. Separate courtesy tones denote repeater and link receiver activity.

Link Control

The CAT-700 will support a link transceiver. You can enable the transceiver or just the receiver to monitor activity on the transceiver frequency while you use the repeater. After a preselected period of inactivity the transceiver will automatically disconnect. The CAT-700 will suppress your repeater identification from being transmitted on the transceiver frequency.

Digital Voice Recorder

An optional DVR, controlled by the CAT-700 can be added to your repeater. Control of the DVR is fully integrated into the CAT-700 control and command structure. The CAT-700 will permit you to substitute any of the [16] DVR tracks in place of the messages normally generated by the voice synthesizer. In fact: you can even intermix DVR tracks with voice synthesizer messages. A signal report test is also included. Enter a DTMF command to record a seven second test message. Un-key and the test message will play-back. You instantly know how your signal sounds through the repeater.

User Function Output Switches

Four open collector user function output switches control equipment at your repeater site. These switches can be controlled manually by DTMF commands, or by the scheduler during automatic operation. They can be made to turn OFF, ON or Momentarily change state, any time you choose.

DTMF Regenerator

The CAT-700 will mimic your DTMF input. In sophisticated repeater systems it is often necessary to pass DTMF commands to distant repeaters within the linking system. The CAT-700 will swallow your DTMF tones and regenerate the tones distortion and noise free as they were received. This will insure reliable control of your linking network.

DTMF Command Generator

Forty DTMF commands can be stored in the CAT-700 memory. These commands can be sent manually by entering a prefix code or automatically by the scheduler.

User Function Inputs

Four inputs activated by a voltage change from other equipment at the repeater site, causes the CAT-700 to execute any repeater command. External control, or information about the repeater site will be instantly available.

Repeater Control Prefix

A total of [13] prefix numbers control repeater operation. Each prefix is programmable from one to seven digits depending on the security you require.

Repeater Timers

A total of [16] timers control repeater operation. Each timer is user programmable to afford maximum flexibility to suite your special requirements.

DTMF Keypad Test

A DTMF keypad test will read back the numbers decoded in a synthesized voice.

Macro

By entering a macro control number, the CAT-700 will execute up to ten commands in a string. Memory space is provided for the storage of [40] macro strings. This feature permits the repeater owner to customize the control functions.

Active Memory Save

Configure the CAT-700 to suite your special requirements. Active Memory Save permits you to store the current settings of the control channels, timers, codes and the first [10] voice messages. Memory space is provided for [6] memory saves. These memory saves can be later recalled with a simple DTMF command.

DTMF Access

This feature requires the user to enter a DTMF code, to activate the repeater. The voice will say: "OK UP" and the controller will respond to a carrier input. After a short period of inactivity, the DTMF code will again be required.

Repeater CTCSS Override

When CTCSS is enabled, a user without a CTCSS encoder can activate the repeater by entering the DTMF Access code. The voice will say: "OK UP" and the controller will respond to a carrier input. After a short period of inactivity, the DTMF code will again be required.

Specifications

Microprocessor 80C251SB Memory EPROM 512K X 8 - RAM 8K X 8 (non volatile) Clock Accuracy +1 minute per month at +25 degrees C. In the absence of power, data and time will be maintained for ten years. Voice Synthesizer Texas Instruments TSP53C30 Linear Predictive Coded Voice Vocabulary 330 Words DTMF Receiver Mitel MT8888 (2) Operating Temperature -15 to +55 degrees C Call Letter ID Buffer size VOICE (23) - CW (28) Control Codes (13) Buffer size (7) Timers (16) Short (0.1 to 9.9) - Long (1.0 to 1799) seconds Scheduler (40) Commands (one minute resolution) Macro (40) Five Function Memory Saves (6) Zone Control Channels, Timers, Codes, First (10) Voice Messages Voice Synthesizer (20) Messages, Maximum Word Length (23) Digital Voice Recorder (16) Tracks, Maximum Record Time (2 minutes) User Function Outputs (4) Switch 40VDC @ 150mA. Hardware Inputs (4) 10K ohm input impedance Audio Input Receiver 0.2 - 2VAC adjustable 10K ohms Audio Output Transmitter 2VAC adjustable 600 ohms Logic Inputs Low (0 to 0.8VDC) High (2.4 to 15VDC) Logic Outputs Open Collector Relay Driver (28VDC at 150mA) Power +9 to +12VDC at 80mA Size 6.5" X 8.5" Warranty Limited one year, parts and labor.

FCC Part 15 RF Interference

When installed in the RME-1000 rack mount enclosure, the CAT-700 has been tested and found to meet the standards for a Class A digital device, as specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Chapter 2 - System Configuration

Repeater With Fixed Frequency Transceiver

In this configuration the CAT-700 supports a repeater with a CTCSS decoder and a transceiver on a fixed frequency.

CAT-700

RX #1 AUDIO 13

USER

SWITCHES (4)

LOGIC INPUTS

(4)

COR #1 6

CTCSS #1 4

PTT #1 10

TX #1 AUDIO 11

GROUND 24

REPEATER

RS-232 PORT

DR-1000 DIGITAL

RECORDER

RX #2 AUDIO 12

COR #2 5

CTCSS #2 3

PTT #2 9

TX #2 AUDIO 23

GROUND 18

TRANSCEIVER

Figure 2-1

Repeater And Transceiver Without COR Output

The CAT-700 will support a repeater and a transceiver that does not supply a COR output signal. If the transceiver outputs discriminator audio the CAT700's on board COR generator will produce the necessary COR logic. Set jumper J3 between pins 1 and 2.

CAT-700

RX #1 AUDIO 13

COR #1 6

CTCSS #1 4

PTT #1 10

TX #1 AUDIO 11

GROUND 24

REPEATER

RX #2 AUDIO 12

(DISCRIMINATOR)

CTCSS #2 3

PTT #2 9

TX #2 AUDIO 23

GROUND 18

TRANSCEIVER

Figure 2-2

Repeater With Serial Tuned Transceiver

In this configuration the CAT-700 supports a repeater and the Doug Hall RBI-1 Interface to control the Kenwood mobile transceivers. The RBI-1 converts the serial data from the CAT-700 to the format require to control the Kenwood transceivers. All connections to the Kenwood transceivers are made through the microphone jack. In addition to frequency, offset, and CTCSS tone selection, transmitter power can be remotely controlled through the repeater input.

CAT-700

REPEATER

4 10 11 24

RX AUDIO #1

COR #1

CTCSS #1

PTT #1

TX AUDIO #1

GROUND

DOUG HALL RBI-1

5 18

9 23

8 25

16 17

RX AUDIO #2

COR #2

GROUND

PTT #2

TX AUDIO #2

SERIAL DATA

SERIAL CLOCK

RESET

+12VDC

GROUND

6 7 9 8 5 3 4 1

+12VDC

GROUND DUAL/

140

220 440 1200

KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #1 KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #2 KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #3 KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #4

Figure 2-3

The Doug Hall RBI-1 Remote Base Interface supports the Kenwood transceivers listed in Figure 2-4. Not all transceivers are capable of remote control of CTCSS encoder frequency and transmitter power settings. Consult the Kenwood manual.

140 MHz 220 MHz 440 MHz 1200 MHz DUAL BAND TM-221 TM-321 TM-421 TM-521 TM-621 TM-731 TM-231 TM-331 TM-431 TM-531 TM-631 TM-701 TM-241 TM-441 TM-541 TM-721

Figure 2-4

Dip Switch

A eight position dip-switch configures various functions of the CAT-700.

Switch 1

This switch determines Repeater COR input logic. Switch #1 should be ON if the repeater receiver's COR is an active low and OFF if COR is active high.

Switch 2

This switch determines Repeater CTCSS input logic. Switch #2 should be ON if the repeater receiver's CTCSS is an active low and OFF if COR is active high.

Switch 3

This switch determines Link COR input logic. This switch should be ON if the link receiver's COR is an active low and OFF if COR is active high.

Switch 4

This switch determines Link CTCSS input logic. Switch #4 should be ON if the link receiver's CTCSS is an active low and OFF if COR is active high.

Switch 5

This switch is used to set the CAT-700 for dual transceiver mode. In this mode when a signal is received by the port #1 receiver, the CAT-700 will only activate the Port #2 transmitter. When a signal is received by the port #2 receiver, the CAT-700 will only activate the Port #1 transmitter. In this mode the Grandfather clock, Scheduler, User Inputs and Timed Messages are operational. The CAT-700 will accept the following DTMF commands: Unlock Code, Control Operator Codes, Linking Control and all forty Macros.

Switch 6

This switch is used to define the expanded output switch interface. Set the switch OFF for the DR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder and ON for the MF-1000 Interface Card.

Switch 7

This switch is used to initialize the CAT-700. Set this switch to ON. Cycle the power OFF and back ON. During power-up, the memory will be flushed and reloaded with default values. The voice will say: "RESET DATA LOAD COMPLETED." Set dipswitch #7 to the OFF position.

Switch 8

This switch is used to program a new unlock number. Set switch #8 to ON. The voice will say: "ENTER CONTROL." After the seven digit unlock number is entered, set switch #8 to OFF.

NOTE: When the dipswitch is changed, DC power must be cycled for the

microprocessor to read the new setting.

Chapter 3 - Repeater Control

The CAT-700 has 8 Zones for a total of 64 remote control channels. In addition to being controlled by the scheduler, macros or memory saves, these channels can be manually controlled by DTMF commands on the repeater input.

Interrogation of Repeater Control Status by Radio

Key-up and send the control operator code [100] followed by the zone number and a zero. Un-key and the voice will read back the channels that are turned on in that zone. Example: "ONE TWO FIVE ON." If all the channels are turned off, the voice will say: "ALL CLEAR."

Changing Repeater Control Status by Radio

To change the status of a channel, key-up and send the control operator code [100] followed by the zone number, channel number and a [1] to turn the channel ON or a [0] to turn the channel OFF. Un-key and the voice will read back the zone, channel number and control activity. The voice will say: "ONE ONE ON." or "THREE FIVE OFF." Example: With a control operator prefix of 100, turn Zone 3 Channel 5 ON. ┌─────────── Zone (1 through 8) Control Operator Code ─┐ │ ┌──────── Channel (1 through 8) │ │ │ ┌───── Activity (0=OFF 1=ON) Key-up and send: 100 3 5 1

Un-key and the voice will say: "THREE FIVE ON."

Repeater Control Channels Zone 1 Zone 2

1. Repeater Transmit Enable* 1. Repeater Time-out Timer Enable*

2. Repeater CTCSS Enable 2. Transmitter Hang Time Enable*

3. DTMF Access Enable 3. DTMF Regenerator Link Enable

4. CTCSS Override Enable 4. DTMF Pad Test Enable*

5. Turn on Delay Enable 5. Scheduler Enable*

6. CTCSS or COR Logic Enable 6. Courtesy Tone Enable*

7. DTMF Muting Enable 7. DTMF Generator Enable*

8. Control Operator CTCSS Enable 8. DTMF Regenerator Enable

Zone 3 Zone 4

1. Repeater ID #1 (At Rest) Enable* 1. Link Receive Enable*

2. Repeater ID #2 (Active) Enable* 2. Link Transmit Enable*

3. Squelch Tail Message Enable 3. Link Auto Disconnect Enable

4. Transmitter Drop Message Enable 4. Link CTCSS Enable

5. Timed Message #1 Enable 5. Link Control Enable*

6. Timed Message #2 Enable 6. Link Activity Check Enable

7. Time of Day Request Enable* 7. Link Macro Enable

8. Grandfather Clock Enable* 8. Link Control Operator Enable*

Zone 5 Zone 6

1. User Function Input #1 Enable* 1. Expanded Output #1 Enable

2. User Function Input #2 Enable* 2. Expanded Output #2 Enable

3. User Function Input #3 Enable* 3. Expanded Output #3 Enable

4. User Function Input #4 Enable* 4. Expanded Output #4 Enable

5. User Function Output #1 Enable 5. Expanded Output #5 Enable

6. User Function Output #2 Enable 6. Expanded Output #6 Enable

7. User Function Output #3 Enable 7. Expanded Output #7 Enable

8. User Function Output #4 Enable 8. Expanded Output #8 Enable

Zone 7 Zone 8

1. Expanded Output #9 Enable 1. Expanded Output #17 Enable

2. Expanded Output #10 Enable 2. Expanded Output #18 Enable

3. Expanded Output #11 Enable 3. Expanded Output #19 Enable

4. Expanded Output #12 Enable 4. Expanded Output #20 Enable

5. Expanded Output #13 Enable 5. Expanded Output #21 Enable

6. Expanded Output #14 Enable 6. Expanded Output #22 Enable

7. Expanded Output #15 Enable 7. Expanded Output #23 Enable

8. Expanded Output #16 Enable 8. Expanded Output #24 Enable

* During initialization these control channels are set to the enable position.

Zone 1 Repeater Control

1. Repeater Transmitter Enable

This is the master repeater switch. This channel must be enabled for normal repeater operation. The CAT-700 will continue to respond to control operator commands even when the repeater's transmitter is disabled. This channel will automatically be enabled after a dip-switch #7 initialization reset.

2. Repeater CTCSS Enable

When this channel is enabled, in addition to a COR input, a input from a CTCSS decoder at J3-4 must also be present before the repeater will activate. A COR input by itself will have no affect. To prevent loss of control, THIS CHANNEL unless a CTCSS decoder is connected to J4-4.

DO NOT ENABLE

3. DTMF Access Enable

When this channel is enabled, a DTMF Access number selected by programming command [*505*] must be entered to activate the repeater. Once this number is entered and the user un-keys, the voice synthesizer will say: "OK". A COR input will activate the repeater until it returns to rest. A rest period of up to 29 minutes can be selected with the [*602*] programming command. When the CAT-700 is initialized this timer default to 60 seconds. To return to DTMF Access mode key-up and enter the same DTMF Access number.

4. Repeater CTCSS Override

When this channel is enabled, and CTCSS is also enabled, a repeater user without a CTCSS encoder can activate the repeater by entering the DTMF Access number. Once this number is entered and the user un-keys, the voice will say: "OK". A COR input will activate the repeater until it returns to rest.

5. Turn on Delay Enable

When this channel is enabled, a deliberate and sustained input must be present before the controller will activate the repeater. Once active, input less than one second will not produce a courtesy tone or a squelch tail. A time delay of

0.1 to 9.9 seconds can be selected with the [*603*] programming commands. When the CAT-700 is initialized, this timer defaults to 1.0 second. Use this channel during periods when noise is present on the repeater input.

6. Repeater CTCSS OR Logic Enable

When this channel is enabled, the COR and CTCSS inputs will function as a (OR) logic input. This means activity on either the COR or CTCSS inputs will cause the controller to key the repeater's transmitter. This is a layered command. Therefore, Repeater CTCSS Enable, Zone 1 Channel 2 must be ON or this control function will have no effect.

7. DTMF Muting Enable

When this channel is enabled, anytime a DTMF tone is received the audio will be turned off to the repeater's transmitter. The transmit audio will remain muted until a pre-determined time after the last DTMF tone is received. This time is set by the [*606*] programming command. During the mute period, cover beeps are transmitted each second to indicate repeater activity. This feature prevents control commands from being repeated. It provides a extra measure of security. There may be times when it is desirable to pass the DTMF tones through the repeater. To temporarily disable DTMF muting, precede the DTMF string with a pound (#). Refer to Zone 2 Channel 8 for additional information.

8. Control Operator CTCSS Enable

When this channel is enabled, a CTCSS input is required for the CAT-700 to accept control or program commands from the control operator.

Zone 2 Repeater Control

1. Repeater Timer Enable

Repeater time-out is user programmable with the [*601*] timer programming commands. When the CAT-700 is initialized, this timer default to 3 minutes. When this channel is turned off, the repeater will not time-out.

2. Transmitter Hang Time Enable

When this channel is enabled, the repeater's transmitter will remain on for a period of time determined by the COR to Beep and Beep to transmitter drop timers. To make the transmitter turn off the instant COR is lost, turn this channel OFF. This feature is useful when linking to other repeaters or during band openings.

3. DTMF Regenerator Link Only Enable

When DTMF muting Zone 1 Channel 7 and DTMF Regenerator Zone 2 Channel 8 are enabled, the controller will mute the original tones while storing the entry in memory. When the user un-keys, the controller will regenerating the same DTMF command on the repeater’s transmitter. If this channel is enabled, the controller will regenerate the DTMF command on the Link transmitter only.

4. DTMF Pad Test Enable

When this channel is enabled, a repeater user can test their radio's key-pad. As the numbers decode, they are stored in memory. When the repeater user stops transmitting the controller will read back all the numbers that were decoded.

5. Scheduler Enable

When this channel is enabled, all action by the scheduler will be executed per the times programmed in the scheduler table. There may be times, during emergency net operations, when it is not desirable to have channels change automatically. To suspend scheduler operation turn this channel off.

6. Courtesy Tone Enable

When this channel is enabled, a courtesy tone will occur when the COR signal is lost. To eliminate the courtesy tone, turn this channel OFF. The timeout timer will continue to be reset.

7. DTMF Generator Enable

This channel enables the DTMF Generator. DTMF commands stored in memory can be accessed by a prefix code followed by the memory table position. The CAT-700 will key-up the transmitter and sent the DTMF command. This feature is similar to the regeneration of DTMF tones during an autopatch. It provides noise and distortion free commands for other repeaters or equipment in a linking system.

8. DTMF Regenerator Enable

When DTMF muting is enabled and a user wants to pass a DTMF command through the repeater, the entry must be preceded by a [#]. If the DTMF regenerator is enabled, the controller will mute the original tones while storing the entry in memory. When the user un-keys, the controller will regenerating the same DTMF command. Like the DTMF generator, this feature is intended to provide noise and distortion free tones at the repeater's output.

Zone 3 Voice Message Control

1. Repeater ID #1 (At Rest) Enable

When this channel is enabled, repeater ID message #1 will repeat subject to the setting of the ID timer. This ID will consist of up to 23 words selected from the voice vocabulary table and is programmed with the [*3101*] command.

2. Repeater ID #2 (Active) Enable

When this channel is enabled, the Repeater ID Message #2 will repeat subject to the setting of the ID timer. This ID will consist of up to 23 words selected from the voice vocabulary table and is programmed with the [*3102*] command. When Repeater ID #1 and #2 are enabled, ID messages selection will be determined by whether the repeater is at rest or a QSO is in progress.

3. Squelch Tail Message Enable

When this channel is enabled, the squelch tail message occurs when a repeater user un-keys their transmitter. This message will repeat subject to the setting of the [*608*] squelch tail message timer. This message will consist of up to 23 words selected from the vocabulary table and programmed with the [*3103*] command.

4. Transmitter Drop Out Message Enable

When this channel is enabled, the voice drop out message will occur just before the repeater transmitter turns off. This message will repeat subject to the setting of the [*609*] drop out message timer. This message will consist of up to 23 words selected from the voice vocabulary table and is programmed with the [*3104] command.

5. Timed Message #1 Enabled

When this channel is enabled, the voice timed message will occur on a regular schedule subject to the setting of the timed message timer. This message will consist of up to 23 words selected from the voice vocabulary table and is programmed with the [*3105*] command.

6. Timed Message #2 Enabled

7. Time of Day Request Enable

When this channel is enabled, repeater users can request a time of day announcement by entering the time of day request number. This message will consist of up to 23 words selected from the voice vocabulary table and is programmed with the [*3107*] command. When the CAT-700 is initialized, this message defaults to: "THE TIME IS 7:15 PM."

8. Grandfather Clock Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700 will announce the time of day every hour on the hour. This message will consist of up to 23 words selected from the voice synthesizer vocabulary table and programmed with the [*3108*] command. When the CAT-700 is initialized, this message defaults to: "CAT-700 REPEATER THE TIME IS 7:15 PM."

Zone 4 Transceiver Control

1. Link Receive Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700 will accept the [5002] link receive command. This feature permits monitoring of the Link receiver without transmitting on the Link transmitter.

2. Link Transmit Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700 will accept the [5001] link transmit command. This feature permits monitoring of the Link receiver and activation of the Link transmitter.

3. Link Auto Disconnect Enable

When this channel is enabled, the link will disconnect automatically after a period of repeater inactivity. Voice message #15 will announce the link has disconnected. This message will consist of up to 23 words selected from the vocabulary table and programmed with the [*3115*] command. A repeater or transceiver COR will keep the Link activate until the repeater returns to rest. A rest period of up to 29 minutes can be selected with the [*616*] programming command. When the CAT-700 is initialized this timer default to 10 minutes.

4. Link CTCSS Enable

When this channel is enabled, in addition to a Link COR input at J3-5, a input from a CTCSS decoder at J3-3 must also be present before the controller will activate the repeater. A COR input by itself will have no affect. ENABLE THIS CHANNEL unless a CTCSS decoder is connected to J4-3.

DO NOT

5. Link Control Enable

The CAT-700 will only respond to the Link control commands [5000] and [5001] through the Repeater input. This greatly reduces the possibility of the CAT700 responding to a command meant for another repeater in the linking system. When this channel is enabled, Link control commands will be accepted through the Link receiver input.

6. Link Activity Check Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700 will check for link activity before transmitting on the link frequency. This will reduce interference on the link system.

7. Link Macro Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700 will accept macro commands from the link side.

8. Link Control Operator Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700 will accept control operator commands to change the settings of the zone channels from the link side. The default code is [200]. This code can be changed with the [*513*] programming command.

Zone 5 User Function Inputs

1. User Function Input #1 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic input on connector J3-1 by executing the command stored in the Input #1 memory buffer.

2. User Function Input #2 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic input on connector J3-2 will execute the command stored at the Input #2 memory buffer.

3. User Function Input #3 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic input on connector J3-21 will execute the command stored at the Input #3 memory buffer.

4. User Function Input #4 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic input on connector J3-22 will execute the command stored at the Input #4 memory buffer.

5. User Function Output #1 Enable

When this channel is enabled, user function switch #1 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 14 will sink 150 MA.

6. User Function Output #2 Enable

When this channel is enabled, user function switch #2 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 15 will sink 150 MA.

7. User Function Output #3 Enable

When this channel is enabled, user function switch #3 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 19 will sink 150 MA.

8. User Function Output #4 Enable

When this channel is enabled, user function switch #4 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 20 will sink 150 MA.

Zone 6 Expanded Outputs 1 Thru 8

1. Expanded Output #1 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded output switch #1 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 1 on the DVR-1000 or J1 pin 1 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

2. Expanded Output #2 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded output switch #2 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 3 on the DVR-1000 or J1 pin 2 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

3. Expanded Output #3 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded output switch #3 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 5 on the DVR-1000 or J1 pin 3 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

4. Expanded Output #4 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded output switch #4 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 7 on the DVR-1000 or J1 pin 4 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

5. Expanded Output #5 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded output switch #5 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 8 on the DVR-1000 or J1 pin 5 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

6. Expanded Output #6 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded output switch #6 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 6 on the DVR-1000 or J1 pin 6 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

7. Expanded Output #7 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded output switch #7 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 4 on the DVR-1000 or J1 pin 7 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

8. Expanded Output #8 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded output switch #8 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 2 on the DVR-1000 or J1 pin 8 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

Zone 7 Expanded Outputs 9 Thru 16

1. Expanded Output #9 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #9 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 9 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

2. Expanded Output #10 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #10 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 10 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

3. Expanded Output #11 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #11 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 11 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

4. Expanded Output #12 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #12 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 12 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

5. Expanded Output #13 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #13 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 13 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

6. Expanded Output #14 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #14 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 14 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

7. Expanded Output #15 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #15 is turned on.

Connector J1 pin 15 on the MF-1000 will sink

150 MA.

8. Expanded Output #16 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #16 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 16 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

Zone 8 Expanded Outputs 17 Thru 24

1. Expanded Output #17 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #17 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 17 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

2. Expanded Output #18 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #18 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 18 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

3. Expanded Output #19 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #19 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 19 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

4. Expanded Output #20 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #20 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 20 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

5. Expanded Output #21 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #21 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 21 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

6. Expanded Output #22 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #22 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 22 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

7. Expanded Output #23 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #23 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 23 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

8. Expanded Output #24 Enable

When this channel is enabled, expanded user function switch #24 is turned on. Connector J1 pin 24 on the MF-1000 will sink 150 MA.

Chapter 4 - Repeater Operation

Time of Day Request

Key-up, and enter [400], the time of day access code. Un-key, and the voice synthesizer will announce the time. Example: The voice will say: "THE TIME IS 7:30 PM". The time of day announcement is stored in voice message 7 and can be changed with the [*3107] programming command.

DTMF Keypad Test

Key-up, and enter [375], the DTMF keypad access code followed by the keypad numbers and letters to be tested. The entries can be in any order. Un-key, and the voice will read-back all numbers and letters that were decoded including the "STAR" and "POUND". Note: The "D" key cannot be tested. See Forced DTMF Command Entry.

Forced DTMF Command Entry

During normal operation a DTMF command is entered at the drop of receiver COR. It is possible to force a DTMF command entry even while COR is present. The CAT-700 will accept the [D] key as an entry command.

DTMF Access

When the repeater is in the DTMF Access mode, you must enter the DTMF Access code to activate the repeater. The voice will say: "OK UP" and the repeater will respond to a carrier input. When the repeater returns to rest, for a time determined by the sleep timer, the DTMF Access code must be re-entered to activate the repeater. You can bypass the rest period and return the repeater to DTMF access mode by re-entering [325], the DTMF access code. The voice will say: "OK DOWN".

Repeater CTCSS Override

When repeater CTCSS is enabled, a repeater user without a CTCSS encoder can activate the repeater by entering [325], the DTMF Access number. The voice will say: "OK UP" and the repeater will respond to a carrier input. After a rest period, the DTMF Access code must be re-entered to override the CTCSS requirement. You can bypass the rest period and return the repeater to DTMF access mode by re-entering the DTMF access code. The voice will say: "OK DOWN".

Link Control By Repeater Input

This feature permits an interconnect between Repeater and Link for link operation.

Link Disconnect

Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link control prefix [500], followed by a [0]. The CAT-700 will disconnect the link and the voice will announce the link disconnect message 13. This message can be changed with the [*3113] programming command. Example: With a link control prefix of [500], turn off the link.

Key-up and enter: 5 0 0 0 │ │ │ └───── Command (OFF) └─┴─┴─────── Link Control Prefix

Link Connect

Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link control prefix [500], followed by a [1]. The CAT-700 will connect the repeater and link and the voice will announce the link connect message 14. This message can be changed with the [*3114] programming command. Example: With a link control prefix of [500], turn on the link.

Key-up and enter: 5 0 0 1 │ │ │ └───── Command (ON) └─┴─┴─────── Link Control Prefix

Link Receive Only

Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link control prefix [500], followed by a [2]. The CAT-700 will connect the repeater and link receiver and the voice will say: "RECEIVER CONNECT." This mode is identical to link connect, except the link transmitter is disabled. Example: With a link control number of [500], turn on the link receiver.

Key-up and enter: 5 0 0 2 │ │ │ └───── Command (Receive Only) └─┴─┴─────── Link Control Prefix

RBI-1 Reset

This command will reset the RBI-1 interface.

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 # │ │ │ └───── Command (Entry Clear) └─┴─┴─────── Transceiver Control Prefix Number

Read Remote Base Frequency

Key-up and enter the remote base frequency prefix number followed by a 0. Unkey and the voice will read back the current frequency including the offset and the setting of transmitter power. Example: With a prefix number of 525, read the remote base frequency.

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 0 │ │ │ └───── Request Remote Base Frequency Read Back └─┴─┴─────── Frequency load command prefix.

Load RBI-1 Remote Base Frequency

Key-up and enter the remote base frequency prefix, followed by the band, frequency, offset and CTCSS encoder frequency if desired. Example: With a prefix of 525, load 146.820 MHz, minus offset, and CTCSS tone 151.4 Hz. To suppress the voice read back add a [#] at the end of the entry.

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 2 6 8 2 0 1 │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └─── 1=Minus, 2=Simplex, 3=Plus Load Prefix ──┴─┴─┘ │ │ │ │ └───── Kilohertz 1's (0 or 5) Frequency Band ─────┘ │ │ └─────── Kilohertz 10's Megahertz 1 ────────┘ └───────── Kilohertz 100's

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 5 24 │ │ │ │ └─── CTCSS tone 151.4 Hz (See Figure 17-3) Load Prefix ──┴─┴─┘ └────── CTCSS Tone Load Command

Select Transceiver Memory

To select a transceiver memory, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by a [*] and the memory number. Example: With a prefix of 525, select memory 5. The voice will say: "M5"

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 * 0 5 Load Prefix ───┴─┴─┘ └─┴─── Memory location

Load Remote Base Frequency From CAT-700 Memory

Key-up and enter the remote base frequency prefix, followed by the memory table position. Example: With a prefix of 525, load contents of memory 22. The voice will say: "FREQUENCY LOAD 22."

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 22 Frequency Load Prefix ──┴─┴─┘ └────── Memory location

Voice Message Demo

Key-up and enter the voice prefix followed by a message number. The CAT-700 will key the transmitter and say the message stored at that location. Example: With a voice prefix number of 700, play message 7.

Key-up and enter: 7 0 0 07 │ │ │ └───── Voice Message └─┴─┴─────── Voice Prefix

DR Track Selection

Key-up and enter the DVR prefix followed by a DVR track number. The CAT-700 will key the transmitter and play the digital voice recorder track. Example: With a DVR prefix number of 725 play track 14.

Key-up and enter: 7 2 5 14 │ │ │ └───── DR Track └─┴─┴─────── DR Prefix

DVR Signal Report

Key-up and enter the DVR prefix [725] followed by a [*]. Un-key, the voice will say: "START TEST NOW". Key-up and record a seven second message. Un-key and the message will play back. You instantly know how your signal sounds.

Macro Execute

A macro is a series of commands, defined by the repeater owner. Macros permit the owner to customize certain aspects of repeater operation. Once the CAT-700 decodes the macro number, the commands will execute in the order they were stored within the macro string.

User Function Control By Repeater Input

This feature permits repeater users to control the four user function switches with a simple DTMF entry. To control one of the switches, key-up and enter the user function control number followed by the switch number to be controlled and a [0] to turn the switch OFF, a [1] to turn the switch ON or a [2] to momentary change the switch for 0.5 seconds. Example: With a user function control number of [150], turn on switch three.

Key-up and enter: 1 5 0 3 1 ─── Command 0=Off 1=On 2=Change For 0.5 Seconds User Function ───┴─┴─┘ └────── Switch Number Control Prefix

DTMF Tone Generator

Key-up and enter the DTMF Generator prefix followed by a table position. The controller will key the transmitter and send the DTMF tones stored at that location. Example: With a DTMF tone generator prefix of [300], send the DTMF command stored at table position [3].

Key-up and enter: 3 0 0 03 │ │ │ └───── DTMF Generator Table Position └─┴─┴─────── DTMF Generator Prefix

Memory Files

Space is provided for six memory files. Each memory file includes: control channel settings, codes, timer values, and voice messages 1 through 6. When the CAT-700 is initialized, all memory files are filled with the default values. To store active memory as a memory file, you must unlock the CAT-700 and use the [*19X] programming commands.

Active Memory Identification

Key-up and enter the memory recall prefix [175] followed by [0]. Un-key and the voice will read back the memory file number. Example: With a memory recall prefix of [175], and active memory compares to file 3.

Key-up and enter: 1 7 5 0 │ │ │ └───── Memory File Read Back └─┴─┴─────── Memory Recall Prefix

The voice will say: "FILE ID IS THREE." If changes were made to active memory and it no longer agrees with the original file in storage, the voice will say: "FILE ID IS THREE MODIFIED."

Memory Recall

To copy a memory file into active memory, key-up and enter the memory recall prefix [175] followed by the file number [1] through [6]. Example: With a memory recall prefix of [175], move file [3] to active memory.

Key-up and enter: 1 7 5 3 │ │ │ └───── Memory File └─┴─┴─────── Memory Recall Prefix

Expanded Output Switch Control

To control the eight user function switches located on DR-1000, or the twentyfour switches on the MF-1000 Interface Card, key-up and enter the Expanded Output Switch prefix [550] followed by the table position. The CAT-700 will change the settings of the switches to conform to the pattern stored by the [*44XX] or [*47X] programming commands. Example: With a prefix number of [550], set the switches to the conditions previously stored in memory at table position [15]. └ Key-up and enter: 5 5 0 15 │ │ │ └───── DR Switch Table Position └─┴─┴─────── DR Switch Prefix

Repeater ID #1 (At Rest)

If the repeater has been at rest for a period in excess of the ID timer setting, when the repeater is keyed, the CAT-700 will send ID #1. This ID should be longer than ID #2 and include additional information about the repeater or sponsoring organization. Example: "WITH ONE HUNDRED WATTS OF RF POWER AT YOUR SERVICE THIS IS THE W4XYZ REPEATER SYSTEM -- GOOD AFTERNOON".

Repeater ID #2 (Active)

If a QSO is in progress and it's time to identify the repeater, the CAT-700 will wait until COR drops to send ID #2. This ID should be short so as not to interfere with the QSO in progress. Example: "W4XYZ REPEATER." This ID is also called as the final ID of the ten-minute period.

Unique Courtesy Tones

The CAT-700 determines which courtesy tone to send by reading voice messages 9 and 10. Since the courtesy tones are assigned a three-digit number and called from a voice message, any word, tone, chime or sound effect listed in Chapter 11 can be used as a courtesy tone. The choice is yours.

Read Firmware Version

To check the firmware version, enter the control operator prefix code followed by 98. Example: Key-up and enter [10098]. The voice synthesizer will announce the power-up message that includes the ROM version.

Chapter 5 - Repeater Programming By DTMF Tone

This chapter describes how the CAT-700 controller is programmed by the repeater owner using a DTMF keypad. The various types of program commands are described in detail and examples are given in the following text.

Initialization

To initialize the CAT-700, set dipswitch #7 to on and cycle DC power. During power-up, the voice will say: "RESET DATA LOAD COMPLETED." Set dip-switch #7 to off. Initialization consists of the following operations:

Dipswitch #7 Initialization

1. All memory locations are cleared.

2. The control channels marked with a [*] are enabled.

3. The unlock number is loaded with the default value [1234567].

4. The control operator prefix code is loaded with [100].

5. The control numbers are set to default values.

6. The timers are set to default values.

7. The voice message buffers are loaded with default messages.

8. All six memory saves are loaded with default values.

Programming the Unlock Control Number

To program the UNLOCK code, set dipswitch #8 to the on position. The voice will say: "ENTER CONTROL." Key-up and enter a seven-digit number. Un-key, if the number is accepted, the voice will say: "DATA INPUTS OK." If the number is rejected, the voice will say: "CONTROL ERROR" followed by "ENTER CONTROL." Keyup and enter the seven-digit number. Set dipswitch #8 to off. When the CAT700 is powered up with dipswitch #7 set to on, the unlock number defaults to: [1234567].

Unlocking the Controller By Radio

To unlock the controller, key-up and enter the seven digit unlock number. The voice will say: "CAT 700 CONTROL."

Locking the Controller By Radio

Key-up and send [*0]. Un-key, the controller will lockup and the voice will say: "MANUAL EXIT." The controller will lock-up automatically when the programming timer expires. The voice will say: "TIMER EXIT." The programming time limit can be set with the [*615*] programming command.

NOTE: The CAT-700 must be

functions.

unlocked to perform the following programming

Internal Commands

The Internal Command Structure is a series of commands used to program the scheduler, user function input switches and macros. Each command is four digits. The following operations are controlled by the Internal Commands.

INTERNAL COMMANDS

POINTER CHANNEL ACTION

Control Repeater Zone 1 11 1-8 0-1

Control Repeater Zone 2 12 1-8 0-1

Control Repeater Zone 3 13 1-8 0-1

Control Repeater Zone 4 14 1-8 0-1

Control Repeater Zone 5 15 1-8 0-1

Control Repeater Zone 6 16 1-8 0-1

Control Repeater Zone 7 17 1-8 0-1

Control Repeater Zone 8 18 1-8 0-1

Action 0=OFF 1=ON

Send Voice Message Repeater 30 01-20

Send Voice Message Repeater & Link 31 01-20

Send Time of Day Repeater 32 00

Send Time of Day Repeater & Link 33 00

Send Day of Week 33 01

Send Day and Month 33 02

Send Salutation 33 03

Send DTMF Tones Repeater 34 01-20

Send DTMF Tones Repeater & Link 35 01-20

Send DTMF Tones Link 36 01-20

Play DVR Track Repeater 37 01-16

Play DVR Track Repeater & Link 38 01-16

Set DVR Switches 39 01-20

Load Repeater Courtesy Tone 50 01-08

Load Link Courtesy Tone 51 01-08

Set MF-1000 Switches 57 1-8

Execute Macro 58 01-40

Load Memory File 59 01-06

Time Delay Control (Seconds) 60 01-99

PTT#1 Control 61 00-01

PTT#2 Control 62 00-01

PTT#1-PTT#2 Control 63 00-01

PTT#1 Control with Voice Delay 64 00-01

PTT#2 Control with Voice Delay 65 00-01

PTT#1-PTT#2 Control Voice Delay 66 00-01

Link Control OFF/ON/RECEIVE 70 00-01-02

Kenwood Memory Channel Select 74 01-20

Kenwood RF Power Set [LO-MED-HI] 76 01-02-03

Kenwood DC Power [OFF-ON] 78 00-01

Send Voice Word Repeater 8 000-999

Send Voice Word Link 9 000-999

Figure 5-1 * Macro commands 5801-5840 can only be activated by the scheduler or hardware logic input. One macro cannot call another macro.

Load Courtesy Tones

Use the internal command to change the Repeater and Link courtesy tones. Use [50] followed by the courtesy tone number [01-08] for the repeater and [51] followed by the courtesy tone number [01-08] for link input.

Scheduler Command Memory

This memory area is reserved for storage of scheduler activity. This includes the time the command is to be executed, and the action to be taken.

Read Scheduler Locations (01-40)

Key-up and send [*10XX]. Un-key and the voice will read back the status of the memory location. If there is no command stored at that memory location, the voice will say: "All CLEAR." If a command is stored at that memory location, the voice will read back the time, day, and command stored.

Program Scheduler Locations (01-40)

Key-up and send [*11XX] followed by the hours, minutes, day of week, or day of month and month of year, and the command to be executed. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Example: Set Zone 1 Channel 5 (ON) - 9:00 AM Every Friday (Store at Table Location 27) ┌─────── Pointer ┌─────── Day of Week │ ┌───── Zone Number Minutes ───┐ │ ┌──── Day of Month │ │ ┌─── Channel Number Hour ──┐ │ │ │ ┌─ Month of Year │ │ │ ┌─ Activity *1127 09 00 6 00 00 1 1 5 1

Example: Play DVR Track 7 on the repeater transmitter, 15 minutes after every hour, (Stored at Table Location 6) ┌─────── DVR Pointer ┌─────── Day of Week │ ┌──── DVR Track Number Minutes ───┐ │ ┌──── Day of Month │ │ Hour ──┐ │ │ │ ┌─ Month of Year │ │ *1106 ** 15 0 00 00 37 07

Example: Announce Time of Day on the repeater transmitter at 7:30 AM on December 25th (Store at Table Location 40)

┌─────── Day of Week ┌──── DVR Track Number Minutes ───┐ │ ┌──── Day of Month │ Hour ──┐ │ │ *1140 07 30 0 25 12 3200

Example: Set Zone 4 Channel 1 (OFF) at 11:00 PM every day (Store at Table Location 26) ┌─────── Pointer ┌─────── Day of Week │ ┌───── Zone Number Minutes ───┐ │ ┌──── Day of Month │ │ ┌─── Channel Number Hour ──┐ │ │ │ ┌─ Month of Year │ │ │ ┌─ Activity *1126 23 00 0 00 00 1 4 1 0

│ ┌─ Month of Year │

DAY OF WEEK SCHEDULER PROGRAMMING TABLE

0=Daily 2=Monday 4=Wednesday 6=Friday 8=Weekdays

1=Sunday 3=Tuesday 5=Thursday 7=Saturday 9=Weekends

Erase Scheduler Locations (01-40)

Key-up and send [*12XX]. Un-key, the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Macro Command Memory

Macros are used to store custom commands of up to ten operations that will execute with a single DTMF entry. Macro [40] is a power-up macro and will execute anytime power is applied to the controller.

Read Macro Locations (01-40)

Key-up and send [*13XX]. Un-key and voice will read back the macro control number followed by the macro data commands stored at that memory location. If the location is empty, the voice will say: "NO MACRO."

Program Macro Locations (01-40)

Key-up and send [*14XX] followed by the macro control number and the string of internal commands to be executed. See figure 5-1. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Example: Program macro #3 with a control number of [123] to announce the time and turn on Zone 2, Channel 4. The Macro Control number [123] is the number entered by a repeater user to execute the macro.

Programming Command ─────┐ ┌──────── Time of Day *14 03 123 * 3200 1241 Macro Table Position ──────┘ │ └── Control Zone 2 Channel 4 ON └────── Macro Control Number (1 to 7 Digits)

Erase Macro Locations (01-40)

Key-up and send [*15XX]. Un-key, the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

User Function Inputs

The CAT-700 has 4 logic inputs and 2 memories are provided for each input. The first location executes on the rising voltage while the second executes on the falling voltage. If a location is loaded with [0000] no action will take place.

Read User Function Inputs (1-4)

Key-up and send [*16X]. Un-key and voice will read back the Internal command stored at that switch memory location. If the location is empty, the voice will say: "ALL CLEAR."

Program User Function Inputs (1-4)

Key-up and send [*17X] followed by the internal command to be stored. See Figure 5-1. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Example: Announce the time of day on the repeater transmitter when switch #3 is activated by a rising logic voltage. ┌───────── Rising Voltage Trigger Programming Command ──┐ │ ┌─── Falling Voltage Trigger *17 3 3200 0000 Switch Number ─────┘ │ └─── No Activity └───────── Time of Day on the Repeater

Example: Turn the link on when switch #1 is activated by a falling voltage input. ┌──────── Rising Voltage Trigger Programming Command ─────┐ │ ┌─── Falling Voltage Trigger *17 1 0000 7001 Switch Number ─────┘ │ └─── Link ON └──────── No Activity

Example: Turn user function output switch #2 [Zone 5 Channel 6] on when input switch #2 is activated by a rising voltage and off with a falling voltage.

┌──────── Rising Voltage Trigger Programming Command ───┐ │ ┌─── Falling Voltage Trigger *17 2 1561 1560 Switch Number ─────────┘ │ └─── Turn Output Switch #2 OFF └──────── Turn Output Switch #2 ON

Erase User Function Switches (1-4)

Key-up and send [*18X]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Save Active Memory File (1-6)

Save the current settings of active memory to be recalled later. Memory space is provided for six files. Configure the active memory to suite your special requirements. Use the [*19X] programming command to save the current settings of the control channels, codes, timers and first ten voice messages. Example: Save active memory as File #3. Key-up and send [*193]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Check Time of Day

Key-up and send [*20]. Un-key, the voice will read the time, day of week, day of month, month and year. Example: "THE TIME IS TWELVE FIFTEEN PM MONDAY JUNE FIVE."

Setting the Clock

Key-up and send [*21] followed by the hours, minutes, day of week, day of month, month of year and year. Un-key and the voice will say "CLOCK SET OK." Example: 2:55 PM Monday January 25th. All entries must be double digit, except the day of week. ┌────────── Day of Week (1=SUN 7=SAT) Minutes (0-59) ──────────┐ │ ┌────── Day of Month (01-31) Hours (0-23) ───────┐ │ │ │ ┌─── Month of Year (01-12) Programming Command ── *21 14 55 2 25 01

Increase - Decrease Hour

Key-up and send [*22] to advance the clock one hour at the start of daylight savings time. Key-up and send [*23] to set the clock back one hour at the end of daylight savings time.

Voice Synthesizer Memory Storage

Space is provided for twenty programmable messages of up to 23 words each.

Send Synthesized Voice Message Locations (01-20)

Key-up and send [*30XX]. Un-key and the voice synthesizer will say the message stored at memory location "XX".

Program Synthesized Voice Message Locations (01-20)

Key-up and send [*31XX], followed by the three digit numbers that represents the words required to construct the message. Memory space is provided for 23 entries. Refer to Chapter 13, Voice Vocabulary Word List. Example: Load Repeater ID #1 with "W4XYZ Repeater"

Message Number ──┐ W 4 X Y Z ┌── Repeater Programming ─┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Command *31 01 890 004 920 930 950 746

VOICE MESSAGE NUMBER TABLE

01 Repeater ID #1 (AT REST) 11 Remote Base Off

02 Repeater ID #2 (ACTIVE) 12 Remote Base On

03 Squelch Tail Message 13 Link Clear

04 Transmitter Drop Message 14 Repeater Time Out Exit

05 Timed Message #1 15 Repeater Time Out Clear

06 Timed Message #2 16 Message #16

07 Time of Day Message 17 Message #17

08 Grandfather Clock Message 18 Message #18

09 Courtesy Tone Repeater 19 Message #19

10 Courtesy Tone Link 20 Message #20

Program Voice Message With Time Variables

To insert the time-of-day into a voice messages load the number [100]. Example: Load the grandfather clock message with "THE TIME IS [ACTUAL TIME] AND THIS IS THE W4XYZ REPEATER." Other time variables include: [102 - Day of the Week], [103 - Day and Month], [104 - Year] and [105 - Salutation].

Message Number ──┐ ┌─── [Actual Time] *31 08 830 838 482 100 231 833 482 830 890 004 920 930 950 746

User Function Switch Control by Voice Message

The voice message buffers can also control the seven user function output switches. If during the execution of a voice message, a user function output switch command (111 through 122) is encountered, the CAT-700 will set the switch and then continue with the remainder of the voice message.

USER FUNCTION SWITCH VOICE CONTROL COMMANDS

111=UF#1 OFF 114=UF#2 OFF 117=UF#3 OFF 120=UF#4 OFF

112=UF#1 ON 115=UF#2 ON 118=UF#3 ON 121=UF#4 ON

113=UF#1 MOM 116=UF#2 MON 119=UF#3 MON 122=UF#4 MON

DVR Track Selection by Voice Message

The voice message buffers can be used to play one of the sixteen DVR tracks. If during the execution of a voice message, a DVR track command (131 through

146) is encountered the CAT-700 will play the recorded message stored at that track.

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER TRACK CONTROL COMMANDS

131=TRACK #1 135=TRACK #5 139=TRACK #9 143=TRACK #13

132=TRACK #2 136=TRACK #6 140=TRACK #10 144=TRACK #14

133=TRACK #3 137=TRACK #7 141=TRACK #11 145=TRACK #15

134=TRACK #4 138=TRACK #8 142=TRACK #12 146=TRACK #16

Courtesy Tone Selection by Voice Message

The voice message buffers can be used to generate courtesy tones. If during the execution of a voice message, a courtesy tone command (151 through 158) is encountered, the CAT-700 will generate the courtesy tone stored at that memory location.

COURTESY TONE CONTROL COMMAND

151=TONE #1 152=TONE #2 153=TONE #3 154=TONE #4

155=TONE #5 156=TONE #6 157=TONE #7 158=TONE #8

Load Courtesy Tone For Repeater Receiver

Key-up and send [*3109], followed by the three-digit number that represents the desired courtesy tone from the courtesy tone command table. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Example: Select courtesy tone #3.

Programming Command ───┐ ┌───────── Message Number Command *31 09 153 ─── Courtesy Tone #3

Load Courtesy Tone For Link Receiver

Key-up and send [*3110], followed by the three-digit number that represents the desired courtesy tone from the courtesy tone command table. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Example: Select courtesy tone #5.

Programming Command ───┐ ┌───────── Message Number Command *31 10 155 ─── Courtesy Tone #5

Erase Synthesized Voice Message Locations (01-20)

Key-up and send [*32XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." The voice message will be erased at location [XX].

CW ID Memory Storage

Memory space is provided for a CW identification. The buffer will accept 28 characters. If a repeater user talks over a voice ID, the CAT-700 will switch to the CW ID. If the voice ID messages are disabled, (Zone 3 Channels 1, 2 are off), the controller will ID in CW only. During initialization, the CW buffers are loaded with "CAT700 REPEATER."

Send Repeater CW ID

Key-up and send [*33]. Un-key and the CAT-700 will send the CW ID at the frequency and speed programmed.

Program Repeater CW ID

Key-up and send [*34] followed by the frequency, speed and two digit numbers that represent the call letter identification. Memory space is provided for (28) entries. Refer to the CW ID programming table. Example: Load CW ID memory buffer with DE W4XYZ/R at 20 WPM and a tone frequency of 1206Hz.

Programming WPM Tone Frequency D E SPACE W 4 X Y Z / R Command ────┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ *34 2 5 13 14 38 32 04 33 34 35 36 27

CW ID PROGRAMMING TABLE

00=ZERO 10=A 20=K 30=U 40=; 1=24 WPM 1=697 Hz

01=ONE 11=B 21=L 31=V 41=, 2=20 WPM 2=770 Hz

02=TWO 12=C 22=M 32=W 42=: 3=18 WPM 3=852 Hz

03=THREE 13=D 23=N 33=X 43=? 4=15 WPM 4=941 Hz

04=FOUR 14=E 24=O 34=Y 44= - 5=13 WPM 5=1206 Hz

05=FIVE 15=F 25=P 35=Z 45=( 6=10 WPM 6=1336 Hz

06=SIX 16=G 26=Q 36=/ 46=SK 7=1477 Hz

07=SEVEN 17=H 27=R 37=AR 8=1633 Hz

08=EIGHT 18=I 28=S 38=SPACE

09=NINE 19=J 29=T 39=[.]

Erase Repeater CW ID

Key-up and send [*35]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." If the CW ID buffer is empty and a repeater user keys-up during a voice ID, the voice ID will continue.

Read DTMF Generator Locations (01-20)

Key-up and send [*36XX]. Un-key and the voice will read back the DTMF command stored at that memory location. If the location is empty, the voice will say: "ALL CLEAR."

Program DTMF Generator Locations (01-20)

Key-up and send [*37XX] followed by the DTMF command to be stored. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Example: Store the DTMF command [523A67] at table position 8. Table Position ────┐ ┌────── DTMF Command *37 08 523A67

Erase DTMF Generator Locations (01-20)

Key-up and send [*38XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Read Remote Base Frequency Locations RBI-1 Interface (01-40)

Key-up and send [*40XX]. Un-key and the voice will announce the frequency, offset, and CTCSS encoder setting stored at memory [XX]. Example: The voice will say: "ONE FORTY SIX POINT NINE FOUR MINUS CTCSS 20 ON OFF." or "ONE FORTY SIX POINT NINE FOUR MINUS NO CTCSS." If the memory location is empty, the voice will say: "FREQUENCY POSITION XX IS CLEAR".

Program Remote Base Frequency Locations RBI-1 Interface (01-40)

Key-up and send [*41XX] followed by the band, frequency (4 digits), offset, and CTCSS encoder frequency. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." Example: At table position 6, load frequency of 146.940 MHz, minus offset, with CTCSS encoder enabled and set to 131.8 Hz. For Band and CTCSS tone selection see Figures 15-2 and 15-3.

*41 06 2 6 9 4 0 1 2 0 Link Frequency │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └─┴───CTCSS Encoder Frequency (01-38) Program Code──┘ │ │ │ │ │ │ └───────1=Minus, 2=Simplex, 3=Plus Table Position───┘ │ │ │ │ └─────────KHz 1's (0 or 5) Frequency Band──────┘ │ │ └───────────KHz 10's Mhz 1's─────────┘ └─────────────KHz 100's

Erase Remote Base Frequency Locations (01-40)

Key-up and send [*42XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

DR-1000 Expanded Output Switches

The DR-1000 contains eight switches to control other equipment at the repeater site. A twenty-position table stores the switch settings. These switches can be changed by a DTMF command, scheduler, macro or user function input switch.

Read DR-1000 Expanded Switch Locations (01-20)

Key-up and send [*43XX]. Un-key and the voice will announce the settings of each switch stored at memory location [XX]. If all switches are off, the voice will say: "ALL CLEAR". If some switches are on, the voice will read back the switches from switch #1 to switch #8.

Program DR-1000 Expanded Switch Locations (01-20)

Key-up and send [*44XX] followed by the settings of the eight switches. Un-key and the voice synthesizer will say: "CONTROL OK". Example: On DR-1000, at table position 5, set switches 1,3,5 and 6 to on.

Table Location ────────┐ #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 Switch Programming Command ──── *44 05 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0

Erase DR-1000 Expanded Switch Locations (1-20)

Key-up and send [*45XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK".

MF-1000 Expanded Switches

The MF-1000 Interface Card contains twenty-four switches to control other equipment at the repeater site. An eight-position table stores the switch settings. These switches can be changed by a DTMF command, scheduler, macro or user function input switch.

Read MF-1000 Expanded Switch Locations (1-8)

Key-up and send [*46X]. Un-key and the voice will announce the settings of each switch stored at memory location [X]. If all switches are off, the voice will say: "ALL CLEAR". If some switches are on, the voice will read back the switches from switch #1 to switch #24.

Program MF-1000 Expanded Switch Locations (1-8)

Key-up and send [*47X] followed by the settings of the twenty-four switches. Un-key and the voice synthesizer will say: "CONTROL OK". Example: On MF-1000, at table position 8, set switches 1,3,5,6,12, and 21 to on.

Table Location ─┐ Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 │ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Programming ──┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Command *47 8 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1.0.0.0

Erase MF-1000 Expanded Switch Locations (1-8)

Key-up and send [*48XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK".

Control Code And Prefix Number Memory

This memory area is reserved for storage of control and prefix numbers. These numbers can be from one to seven digits and will change to a default value when the CAT-700 is powered up with dip-switch #7 set to the on position.

Control Operator Port #1 Prefix Number [*501*]

This programming command selects the control operator prefix number for the repeater port. This number must precede the command to change the zone control channels. Example: To program a Control Operator Prefix of [100], key-up and send:

Programming Command ──────┐ ┌──── Control Operator Prefix Number *501* 100

Un-key, the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." The default number is [100].

User Output Switch Prefix Number [*502*]

This programming command selects the user function switch prefix number. This number precedes the switch and activity numbers. The default number is [150].

Memory Recall Prefix Number [*503*]

This programming command selects the memory recall prefix number. This number precedes the memory save number being moved into active memory. The default number is [175].

DTMF Generator Prefix Number [*504*]

This programming command selects the DTMF generator prefix number. This number precedes the DTMF generator table position number. The default number is [300].

DTMF Access Code [*505*]

This programming command selects the DTMF access prefix number. When the repeater is in the DTMF Access Mode it will not respond to a COR input. The repeater user must enter the DTMF access number to activate the repeater. When the repeater returns to rest for a period determined by the sleep timer, this number must be re-entered to activate the repeater. The default number is [325].

DTMF Pad Test Code [*506*]

This programming command selects the DTMF pad test prefix number. This number must be entered to initiate a DTMF keypad test. The default number is [375].

Time Of Day Request Code [*507*]

This programming command selects the time request number. This number must be entered to request a time of day announcement. The default number is [400].

Link Control Prefix Number [*508*]

This programming command selects the link control prefix number. This number must precede the command used to activate or deactivate the link. The default number is [500].

Control Operator Port #2 Prefix Number [*509*]

This programming command selects the control operator prefix number for the link port. This number must precede the command to change the zone control channels through the link input. The default number is [200].

Expanded Output Switch Prefix [*510*]

This programming command selects the expanded user function prefix number. This number must precede the command to change the settings of the expanded user function switches on the DR-1000 or the MF-1000 determined by the setting of dipswitch #6. The default number is [550].

Voice Demonstration Prefix Number [*511*]

This programming command selects the voice demo prefix number. This number must precede the message number to play a voice message. The default number is [700].

DVR Track Play Prefix Number [*512*]

This programming command selects the DVR prefix number. This number must precede the DVR track number to play a DVR track. The default number is [725].

External Modem Connect Code [*513*]

This programming command selects the external modem connect number. When this number is entered, user function switch #4 will turn on. Connect switch #4 to a relay to enable an external modem. Exit the computer communications mode and the switch #4 will turn off. The default number is [825]. Note: This feature must be selected in the windows editor configuration section.

Remote Base Frequency Load Number [*514*]

This number must precede the command used to change the frequency of the Kenwood transceiver through the RBI-1 interface. Example: To program a remote base Frequency Load Number of 525, key-up and send [*514*525]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Read Control And Prefix Numbers [*501 - *514]

Use any of these programming commands to read the assigned prefix number. Example: Read the voice demo prefix number. Key-up and enter [*511], un-key and the voice will say: "PRESET CODE FIVE ELEVEN IS SEVEN ZERO ZERO."

Timer Memory

This memory area is reserved for storage of [20] timers. These timers are user programmable. If the CAT-700 is initialize by applying power with dip-switch #7 in the on position, the timers will be automatically loaded with default times.

Repeater Time-out [*601*]

The repeater time-out timer limits the maximum length of a transmission. This timer is programmable between 1.0 and 1799 seconds. Example: To program the timer for 3 minutes, key-up and enter [*601*180]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." When initialize, this timer defaults to 180 seconds.

Repeater Sleep Timer [*602*]

This timer determines the time required for the repeater to be at rest before the DTMF access code is required to activate the repeater. This timer is programmable between 1.0 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 60 seconds.

Repeater Turn on Delay Timer [*603*]

When the repeater is at rest, this timer determines the time COR must be present before the repeater activates. It is programmable between 0.1 and 9.9 seconds. Example: To program this timer to 1.5 seconds, key-up and enter [*603*15]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." The timer default is

1.0 seconds.

COR Drop to Courtesy Beep Timer [*604*]

This timer determines the time between loss of COR and the generation of the courtesy beep. This timer is programmable between 0.1 and 9.9 seconds. The timer default is 1 second.

Courtesy Beep to PTT Drop Timer [*605*]

This timer determines the time between the generation of the courtesy beep and the time the repeater transmitter turns off. This timer is programmable between 0.1 and 9.9 seconds. The timer default is 4 seconds.

DTMF Mute Delay Timer [*606*]

This timer determines the time the transmit audio will continue to be muted after the entry of the last DTMF tone. This timer is programmable between 0.1 and 9.9 seconds. The timer default is 1 second.

Repeater ID Timer [*607*]

This timer sets the time between transmissions of the repeater ID. The ID occurs when a repeater user stops transmitting. This timer is programmable between 1.0 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 480 seconds.

Squelch Tail Message Timer [*608*]

This timer sets the time between transmissions of the squelch tail message. The message occurs when a repeater user stops transmitting. This timer is programmable between 1.0 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 1799 seconds.

Drop Out Message Timer [*609*]

This timer sets the time between transmissions of the drop out message. The message occurs when a repeater stops transmitting. This timer is programmable between 1.0 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 1799 seconds.

Voice Delay Timer [*610*]

The CAT-700 generates a PTT output and after a short delay the voice speaks. This delay is field programmable. This feature is useful in repeater systems using CTCSS tone squelch or multiple linking where the system is slow to come up. The voice delay timer can be programmed between 0.1 and 9.9 seconds. The timer default is 1.0 seconds.

Program Max Length Timer [*611*]

During the programming mode, this timer determines the maximum time the controller remains unlocked. This timer is programmable between 1 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 300 seconds.

Test Tone Length Timer [*612*]

The courtesy beep tone generator will produce a continuous tone to adjust audio levels to the transmitter. This timer is programmable between 1 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 30 seconds.

Timed Message #1 Timer [*613*]

This timer sets the timed message repeat period. This timer is programmable between 1.0 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 1799 seconds.

Timed Message #2 Timer [*614*]

This timer sets the timed message repeat period. This timer is programmable between 1.0 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 1799 seconds.

RS-232 Port Connect Timer [*615*]

During programming by computer terminal, this timer determines the maximum time the modem will remain on line. This timer is programmable between 1 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 1200 seconds.

Link Auto Disconnect Timer [*616*]

During link operation if Zone 6 channel 3 is enabled the link will disconnect automatically after a period inactivity. Voice message #15 will be called to announce the transceiver has disconnected. This timer is programmable between

1.0 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 600 seconds.

Read Timer Settings [*601 - *616]

Key-up and send [*601]. Un-key and the voice synthesizer will read back the setting of the repeater's time-out timer. The voice will say: "TIMER 601 IS THREE MINUTES."

Audio Test Tone

The CAT-700 will generate a 941Hz test tone. This tone is used as a reference when setting audio levels on the CAT-700. To activate the tone, key-up and enter [*901] for the repeater tone and [*902] for the link tone. The tone length is set by the [*612*] timer.

Courtesy Tone

Memory space is provided for [8] custom courtesy tones. Each tone can consist of up to three different tone frequencies of various lengths and separations.

Send Courtesy Tone (1-8)

Key-up and send [*91X]. Un-key and the CAT-700 will transmit the courtesy tone. "X" represents the courtesy tone table location.

Program Courtesy Tone (1-8)

Key-up and send [*92X], followed by the frequency, duration and separation numbers from the courtesy tone table. This programming command is used to develop eight custom courtesy tones 151 through 158. The tone created with the [*925] programming command is identified as tone "155". Example: Program courtesy tone table location 5 with a tone of 941Hz and a duration of 150msec.

Table Position ───────┐ ┌──────── Tone Frequency Programming Command ──┐ │ │ ┌──── Tone Duration (150msec). *92 5 4 3

TONE FREQUENCY

1=697Hz 2=770Hz 3=852Hz 4=941Hz 5=1206Hz 6=1336Hz 7=1477Hz 8=1633Hz

TONE TIMING (milliseconds)

0=0 1=50 2=100 3=150 4=200 5=250 6=300 7=350 8=400 9=450

To program a multiple courtesy tone, key-up and send [*92X], followed by the desired tone frequency, duration and separation numbers. Example: Program courtesy tone table location 1 with a three frequency tone.

┌────── Tone #1 Frequency [770Hz] Table Position ─────┐ │ ┌──── Tone #1 Duration [100msec] Programming Command ─┐ │ │ │ ┌── Time #1 Separation [50msec] *92 1 2 2 1 4 3 2 6 4 Tone #2 Frequency [941Hz] ─────┘ │ │ │ └ Tone #3 Duration [200msec] Tone #2 Duration [150msec] ──────┘ │ └── Tone #3 Frequency [1336Hz] Time #2 Separation [100msec] ──────┘

Erase Courtesy Tone (1-8)

Key-up and send [*93X]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Select Courtesy Tone

To select tone "153" as the Repeater courtesy beep, load Voice Message 9 with "153." Example: Enter *3109 153. To select tone "157" as the Link courtesy beep, load Voice Message 10 with "157". Enter *3110 157.

Digital Voice Recorder

The CAT-700 supports the DR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder for true voice message announcements. Substitute DVR tracks for voice messages, speed dial IDs and courtesy tones. For additional information on how to record tracks over the telephone line, consult Chapter 10.

Play Digital Voice Recorder Tracks (01-16)

Key-up and send [*94XX]. Un-key and the CAT-700 will play the prerecorded message stored at track "XX"

Record Digital Voice Recorder Tracks (01-16)

Key-up and send [*95XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "START MESSAGE". Keyup and enter the message to be stored at track "XX".

Erase Digital Voice Recorder Tracks (01-16)

Key-up and send [*96XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK".

Exit Programming Mode [*0]

To exit the programming mode and return to normal repeater operation, key-up and send [*0]. Un-key and the voice will say: "MANUAL EXIT." If you fail to exit the programming mode, when the programming timer [*611*] expires, the CAT700 will return to normal repeater operation. The voice will say: TIMER EXIT."

DTMF Programming Commands

COMMAND DESCRIPTION

*10XX READ SCHEDULER COMMAND

*11XX PROGRAM SCHEDULER COMMAND

*12XX ERASE SCHEDULER COMMAND

*13XX READ MACRO

*14XX PROGRAM MACRO

*15XX ERASE MACRO

*16X READ LOGIC INPUT SWITCH

*17X PROGRAM LOGIC INPUT SWITCH

*18X ERASE LOGIC INPUT SWITCH

*19X SAVE ACTIVE MEMORY

*20 SEND TIME OF DAY

*21 PROGRAM TIME OF DAY

*22 INCREASE CLOCK ONE HOUR

*23 DECREASE CLOCK ONE HOUR

*30XX SEND VOICE SYNTHESIZER

*31XX PROGRAM VOICE SYNTHESIZER

*32XX ERASE VOICE SYNTHESIZER

*33 SEND CW ID

COMMAND DESCRIPTION

*34 PROGRAM CW ID

*35 ERASE CW ID

*36XX READ DTMF GENERATOR

*37XX PROGRAM DTMF GENERATOR

*38XX ERASE DTMF GENERATOR

*40XX READ LINK FREQUENCY

*41XX PROGRAM LINK FREQUENCY

*42XX ERASE LINK FREQUENCY

*43XX READ DVR SWITCHES

*44XX PROGRAM DVR SWITCHES

*45XX ERASE DVR SWITCHES

*46XX READ MF-1000 SWITCHES

*47XX PROGRAM MF-1000 SWITCHES

*48XX ERASE MF-1000 SWITCHES

COMMAND CONTROL NUMBER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

*501* CONTROL OPERATOR CODE (RPT) 100

*502* USER OUTPUT SWITCH 150

*503* MEMORY RECALL PREFIX 175

*504* DTMF GENERATOR PREFIX 300

*505* DTMF ACCESS CODE 325

*506* DTMF PAD TEST CODE 375

*507* TIME OF DAY REQUEST CODE 400

*508* LINK CONTROL PREFIX 500

*509* CONTROL OPERATOR CODE(LINK) 200

*510* EXPANDED OUTPUT SWITCH 550

*511* VOICE DEMO PREFIX 700

*512* DVR PREFIX 725

*513* RS-232 PORT CONNECT CODE 825

COMMAND TIMER DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT

*601* REPEATER TIME-OUT 1-1799 180

*602* REPEATER SLEEP 1-1799 60

*603* TURN ON DELAY .1-9.9 1.0

*604* COR DROP TO BEEP .1-9.9 1.0

*605* BEEP TO PTT DROP .1-9.9 4.0

*606* DTMF MUTE DELAY .1-9.9 1.0

*607* REPEATER ID 1-1799 480

*608* SQUELCH TAIL MESSAGE 1-1799 1799

*609* DROP OUT MESSAGE 1-1799 1799

*610* VOICE DELAY .1-9.9 1.0

*611* PROGRAM MAX LENGTH 1-1799 300

COMMAND TIMER DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT

*612* TEST TONE LENGTH 1-1799 30

*613* TIMED MESSAGE #1 1-1799 1799

*614* TIMED MESSAGE #2 1-1799 1799

*615* EXT MODEM CONNECT 1-1799 1200

*616* LINK AUTO DISCONNECT 1-1799 600

COMMAND DESCRIPTION

*901 GENERATE 941Hz TONE [REPEATER]

*902 GENERATE 941Hz TONE [LINK]

*91X SEND COURTESY TONE

*92X PROGRAM COURTESY TONE

*93X ERASE COURTESY TONE

*94XX PLAY DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

*95XX RECORD DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

*96XX ERASE DIGITAL VOICE RECORDED

*0 MANUAL EXIT

Chapter 6 - Repeater Programming By Computer

This chapter describes how to communicate with the CAT-700 through the RS-232 computer interface. The rate is fixed at [4800] baud with [8] bits, no parity and [1] stop bit. The default password is [cat700]. The password is case sensitive. The command prompt is: [->]. Entries must be in lower case. In the examples the carriage return is displayed as (C/R). The following commands are described in Figure 6-1 below: ╔═════════╤════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ COMMAND │ DEFINITION ║ ╠═════════╪════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ u │ Xmodem file UPLOAD to send to CAT-700 memory. ║ ╟─────────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ d │ Xmoden file DOWNLOAD to save CAT-700 memory to disk. ║ ╟─────────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ q │ QUIT the computer terminal mode. ║ ╚═════════╧════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

Figure 6-1

Fabricate the cable described in Figure 7-7 of this manual. Use the cable to connect the computer's serial port to the J10 header on the CAT-700 controller. Start the [COMM32] communications program. Click on "Configuration" and "Comm Setup." Select the Port, 4800 baud, Parity NONE, Data Bits 8 and Stop Bits 1. Click OK. Select Program Setup and select CAT-700 communications. Click OK.

Press (C/R) and the CAT-700 will send: Enter Password: Enter the default password cat700. The controller will send: Data Transfer, D=Download... U=Upload... Q=Quit. Select>

These commands are used to transfer the contents of the CAT-700 memory between the controller and computer, where it can be stored on disk as a back-up file or used with the editor program.

Data Transfer Download

To DOWNLOAD the memory and save it to disk, Type: d (C/R). The CAT-700 will send: Select Xmodem download protocol. Place the arrow on the download button and click the left mouse button. Name the file to be down loaded and click OK. Once the download sequence starts, monitor the download window display until the download is complete.

Data Transfer Upload

To UPLOAD the memory from disk, Type: u (C/R). The CAT-700 will send: Select Xmodem upload protocol. Place the arrow on the upload button and click the

left mouse button. Select the file to be uploaded and click OK. Once the upload sequence starts, monitor the upload window display until the upload is complete.

Exit Terminal Routine

To quit the terminal mode, Type: q (C/R). The sign-off message will appear.

CAT-700 Windows Editor

The CAT Windows Editor offers a monumental break through in repeater controller programming. No endless string of DTMF tones to enter of confusing script files to write. Completely mouse driven, just point and click.

Print Driver

The CAT-700 Windows Editor Program includes a print driver to produce a hard copy of the data in the controller's memory. Use the printed material to prepare manuals for the system control operators. From the print driver window select from the following print command boxes: [Repeater Codes], [Repeater Timers], [Voice Messages], [Control Zones], [Memory Saves 1-6], [Remote Base Frequencies], [Macros], [Scheduler], [Courtesy Tones], [CW Message], [DTMF Tones].

Voice Messages

From the voice message display window, place the hand on the message cell and double click. The voice synthesizer editor dialogue box window will appear. From the voice message display window, place the hand on the message cell and double click. The voice synthesizer editor dialogue box window will appear. Double click the letters, words and numbers in the voice word table.

Figure 6-2

Figure 6-3

Scheduler

From the scheduler window, place the hand on the TIME cell and double click. The SCHEDULER POSITION window will appear. Place the hand on the COMMAND cell and double click. The KEYPAD window will appear. Use the keypad to enter the COMMAND and click OK. Place the hand on the SCHEDULED TIME cell and double click. Use the keypad to enter the time and click OK.

Figure 6-4

Figure 6-5

Control Zones

From the zone window, place the arrow on the ZONE TAB of interest and click. The selected zone card will move to the front of the window and the enabled channels in that zone will appear with a check mark in the boxes. To change the status of a control channel in the zone, place the arrow in the desired box and click.

Figure 6-6

Remote Base Frequencies

To program a remote base memory location, from the remote base frequency window, place the hand on the remote base frequency window, place the hand on the frequency cell to be programmed and double click. The frequency position window will appear. Place the arrow in the frequency cell and click on the frequency and click on the frequency numbers to advance the frequency to the desired setting. Place the arrow in the TX OFFSET box and click to select MINUS, PLUS or SIMPLEX offset. Place the arrow in the POWER box and click on the desired POWER setting. Place the arrow in the CTCSS box and click to select ON. Place the arrow in the CTCSS cell and click on the CTCSS tone frequency numbers to advance the CTCSS tone frequency to the desired setting. Click OK to return to the REMOTE BASE FREQUENCY window.

Figure 6-7

Figure 6-8

Hardware Inputs

From the hardware input window, place the hand on the RISING or FALLING EDGE cell and double click. The KEYPAD window will appear. Use the keypad to enter a new hardware input command and click OK.

Figure 6-9

Control Codes

From the repeater code window, place the hand on the CONTROL OPERATOR PREFIX cell and double click. The KEYPAD window will appear. Use the keypad to enter a new control operator prefix code and click OK.

Figure 6-10

Figure 6-11

CAT-700 Repeater

From the Repeater CRT Password cell use the computer keyboard to enter a new password. From the Repeater 7 Digit Unlock Number cell use the computer keyboard to enter a new seven digit unlock number.

Figure 6-12

Chapter 7 - Interfacing to Other Equipment

Interfacing the CAT-700 to your repeater system is a simple matter. A minimum of two inputs and two outputs are required for the CAT-700 to control a repeater. They are:

1. A COR signal to indicate when a signal is being received.

2. A receive audio signal containing DTMF tones to be processed for control.

3. A Push-To-Talk signal to tell the repeater transmitter to turn ON.

4. A transmit audio signal containing a combination of receive audio, synthesized voice, and courtesy tone.

Additional connections are required to realize all features of the CAT-700.

Determining COR Logic

Locate your repeater receiver's COR output. This line has a DC voltage that changes state when a signal is being received. If the COR line is 0 volts and goes to a positive voltage when a signal is received it is said to be (positive logic) or active HIGH. If the COR line is a positive voltage, and goes to 0 volts when a signal is received it is said to be (negative logic) or active LOW. Note: 0 volts is any voltage less than 0.8VDC. A positive voltage is any voltage greater than 3.0VDC. Set dip-switch #1 on the CAT-700 to ON for (negative logic) and OFF for (positive logic).

Connection to Receiver

Connect the repeater receiver audio output to J4-13 and the COR to J4-6 of the CAT-700. Measure the COR level at TP3 when the repeater's receiver is active. Verify this line changes from less than 0.8VDC to greater than 3.0 VDC. If the COR line will not meet these limits it may be necessary to add a pull-up resistor to the COR #1 line. This may also be true for the COR #2 input. Space is provided on the CAT-700 board.

Connection to Transmitter

Locate your repeater's Push-To-Talk input. When grounded, this line will make the repeater transmit. Connect the CAT-700 PTT #1 output (J4-10) to this line. Locate your repeater's TX audio input. This is the line were the audio signal used to modulate the transmitter is applied. Connect the TX1 AUDIO (J4-11) to this line.

Connection to CTCSS Decoder

If your repeater receiver has a CTCSS decoder output, connect it to J4-4. In addition to COR, the CAT-700 requires a positive logic input to represent a CTCSS input.

Interface Review

1. Are dipswitches #1 through #8 in their proper positions?

2. Is the PTT-1 output at J4-10 connected to the transmitter PTT input?

3. Is the TX1 Audio at J4-11 connected to the transmitter audio input?

4. Is the COR-1 at J4-6 connected to the repeater receiver COR output?

5. Is dipswitch #1 ON for active low COR or OFF for active high COR?

6. Is the COR level changing from less than 0.8 VDC to greater than 3.0 VDC?

7. Is the RX1 AUDIO at J4-13 connected to the receiver audio output?

8. Is the audio input level sufficient for the DTMF decoder?

Power Supply

The CAT-700 is powered by an external 12VDC power supply. Connect the positive lead of the supply to the center pin of the coaxial power connector J1 and the negative lead to the outer conductor.

Audio Level Adjustment

The audio mixing-switching circuits of the CAT-700 are optimized around an input and output of -10dBM (220mV RMS). For best results the receiver audio input at J4 pin 13 should be 220mV when a test signal of 1000Hz 3Khz deviation is being received by the repeater.

Connect a signal generator to the repeater's receiver input. Adjust the signal generator's output for a test tone signal of 1000 Hz at 3 KHz deviation. If a signal generator is not available, select a handi-talkie that you suspect has the DTMF tone pad adjusted for approximately 3 KHz deviation.

Key-up on the repeater's receiver input and send a DTMF tone. Adjust the RX1 control R24 for 220 mVAC at TP5. Key-up and send the LINK enable command [5001]. Key-up on the repeater's receiver input and send a DTMF tone. Adjust the TX1 control R11 for 220 mVAC at TP1. Adjust the TX2 control R12 for 220 mVAC at TP2. Key-up on the LINK receiver input and send a DTMF tone. Adjust RX2 control R37 for 220 mVAC at TP6. Verify the transmit audio at TP1 is 220 mVAC.

Unlock the CAT700 by keying-up on the repeater's receiver input and entering [1234567]. Key-up and enter the [*901] REPEATER test tone programming command. Adjust DTMF TX1 control R55 for 90 mVAC at TP1. Key-up and enter the [*902] LINK test tone programming command. Adjust DTMF TX2 control R56 for 90 mVAC at TP2.

TP1

TX1 TX2 COR1 COR2

SQUELCH

ADJUST

J10

Figure 7-1

Once the RX1, RX2, DTMF TX1, and DTMF TX2 audios are balanced, key-up on the repeater's receiver input and send a DTMF tone. Monitor the REPEATER transmitter. Adjust the TX1 Audio level control (R11) as required to set the repeater transmitter deviation to 3 KHz or as desired. If the repeater transmit audio input is very sensitive and you find the TX1 Audio level control near minimum, it is strongly recommended that an external voltage divider be installed at the audio input of the repeater's transmitter.

TP2

VOICE

TP4

TP3

TP5 TP6

RX1

TX1

TX2

DTMF TX1

DTMF TX2

RX1

RX2

Key-up on the repeater's receiver input and send a DTMF tone. Monitor the LINK transmitter. Adjust the TX2 Audio level control (R12) as required to set the link transmitter deviation to 3 KHz or as desired. If the link transmit audio input is very sensitive and you find the TX2 Audio level control is near minimum, set the jumper plug at J7 between pins 1 and 2.

Compare the receive and synthesized voice audio and adjust the voice Level (R48) as desired. The synthesized voice should be slightly lower than the receive audio. Adjust R55 for the repeater's desired CW ID and courtesy beep levels.

Test Point TP1 - Transmitter Audio (TX1)

This test point displays the audio generated by the controller to modulate the REPEATER transmitter.

Test Point TP2 - Transmitter Audio (TX2)

This test point displays the audio generated by the controller to modulate the LINK transmitter.

Test Point TP3 - COR #1

This test point displays the COR logic level from the REPEATER receiver.

Test Point TP4 - COR #2

This test point displays the COR logic level from the LINK receiver.

Test Point TP5 - Receiver Audio (RX1)

This test point displays the audio received from the REPEATER receiver at the input of the DTMF decoder #1.

Test Point TP6 - Receiver Audio (RX2)

This test point displays the audio received from the LINK receiver at the input of the DTMF decoder #2.

Repeater Interface (J4)

Connector J4 provides an interface to the repeater and transceiver.

REPEATER INTERFACE J4 (DB25-F)

1. USER INPUT #1 10. PTT #1 19. USER OUTPUT #3

2. USER INPUT #2 11. TX AUDIO #1 20. USER OUTPUT #4

3. CTCSS #2 12. RX AUDIO #2 21. USER INPUT #3

4. CTCSS #1 13. RX AUDIO #1 22. USER INPUT #4

5. COR #2 14. USER OUTPUT #1 23. TX AUDIO #2

6. COR #1 15. USER OUTPUT #2 24. GROUND

7. RBI-1 DATA 16. +12VDC OUTPUT 25. RBI-1 RESET

8. RBI-1 CLOCK 17. GROUND

9. PTT #2 18. GROUND

Figure 7-2

Internal Interface Header H1

Header H1 provides an internal interface to all the signals on the J4 connector and the three RBS Control outputs. Extra ground pins are also provided.

INTERNAL INTERFACE H1

1. USER INPUT #1 2. USER OUTPUT #1 3. USER INPUT #2

4. USER OUTPUT #2 5. CTCSS #2 6. +12VDC OUTPUT

7. CTCSS #1 8. GROUND 9. COR #2

10. GROUND 11. COR #1 12. USER OUTPUT #3

13. RBI-1 DATA 14. USER OUTPUT #4 15. RBI-1 CLOCK

16. USER INPUT #3 17. PTT #2 18. USER INPUT #4

19. PTT #1 20. TX AUDIO #2 21. TX AUDIO #1

22. GROUND 23. RX AUDIO #2 24. RBI-1 RESET

25. RX AUDIO #1 26. GROUND

Figure 7-3

Accessory Interface (J5)

Connector J5 provides the interface for the DVR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder.

DVR INTERFACE (J5)

1. +12VDC 7. SERIAL CLOCK

2. GROUND 12. DVR PLAY AUDIO

5. DVR BUSY 14. DVR RECORD AUDIO

6. SERIAL DATA

Figure 7-4

Audio Delay Interface (J9) (J8)

This interface is used to connect a audio delay board. The CAT-700 is shipped from the factory with jumpers installed across J9 REPEATER and J8 LINK at pins 1 and 2. This jumper completes the receive audio path. The audio delay board will eliminate the receiver squelch noise crash and the chirp of the first DTMF tone when muting is enabled.

AUDIO DELAY INTERFACE (J9) (J8)

1. AUDIO INPUT 2. AUDIO OUTPUT 3. GROUND 4. +12VDC

Figure 7-5

RS-232 Interface (J10)

This interface is used to connect a computer or an external modem to the CAT-700 controller. Programming is accomplished through this serial port. The serial port of the computer or terminal must be configured for 4800 baud, 8 bit, NO parity, 1 stop bit. Fabricate the computer interface cable as shown in Figure 7-

RS-232 INTERFACE (J10)

1. +12VDC 3. N/C 5. RTS/CTS 7. USER OUT #4 9. N/C

2. GROUND 4. RS232 OUT 6. RS232 IN 8. N/C 10. N/C

Figure 7-6

RS-232 Interface Cable

The CAT-700 controller's RS-232 port is available at header J10. Included in the connector kit is a three-wire cable terminated with a header plug on one end. Solder a "DB" connector of your choice per Figure 7-7A.

RS-232 OUT 4 ───────────────── 3 RXD 2 RS-232 IN 6 ───────────────── 2 TXD 3 GROUND 2 ───────────────── 1 GND 5

Figure 7-7A

If you intend to operate the CAT-700 with an external modem, some additional connection may be required. Add the jumpers described in Figure 7-7B. Some computers may require these jumpers for proper serial port operation.

RS-232 OUT 4 ───────────────── 3 RXD 2 RS-232 IN 6 ───────────────── 2 TXD 3 GROUND 2 ───────────────── 1 GND 5 ── 7 GND ── 4 RTS 7 ── 5 CTS 8 ── 6 DSR 6 ── 8 DCD 1 ── 20 DTR 4

RS-232 Interface Cable

Figure 7-7B

DB-25 DB-9

CTCSS Decoder

Connect the TS-64 CTCSS Encoder/Decoder assembly to the CAT-700 as described in Figure 7-8. The decoder must be connected to discriminator audio. Speaker or volume control audio will have insufficient low frequency CTCSS tone content.

TS-64

+12VDC

RED

2200 OHM PULL-UP

RESISTOR

WHITE

CAT-700 J4-4

GREEN

DISCRIMINATOR

YELLOW

TRANSMITTER EXCITER

BLACK

GROUND

ORANGE

GROUND

VIOLET

GROUND

Figure 7-8

1 +12VDC

JP7

DO NOT

JUMPER

5 RX AUDIO MUTE OUTPUT

4 DISCRIMINATOR AUDIO IN

6 CTCSS TONE OUT

3 GROUND

8 TRANSMIT PTT INPUT

9 HANG UP

P-700 Connector Kit

The connector kit contains a DB25 male connector with hood, a 2.5 mm DC power plug, a three-wire cable terminated with a header plug for the RS-232 interface and a .0082uF capacitor. If the CAT-700 is supplied with discriminator audio, install the .0082uF capacitor on the board at position C19.

Positive Current Transmitter PTT

The CAT-700 keys the transmitter by grounding the PTT line. Some transmitters require a DC current usually from a 12 volt DC supply to key. In these cases a switching device must be installed between the transmitter and the CAT-700 Pushto Talk output at J4-10. Figure 7-9 describes two possible circuits that will supply the transmitter. Use caution when connecting this circuit. Do not apply +12VDC directly to J4-10. This will result in damage to U3.

+12VDC

2.2K

CAT-1000 J4-10

CAT-300 J3-10

PUSH TO TALK

2.2K POWER TRANSISTOR

PNP

TRANSMITTER

+12VDC

RELAY (12VDC)

CAT-1000 J4-10

CAT-300 J3-10

PUSH TO TALK

TRANSMITTER

Figure 7-9

Header Pin Assignments

Header connectors on the CAT-700, DL-1000, and DVR-1000 use the same numbering system. Looking at the board's solder side, one of the header pins is connected to a square solder pad. This is always pin one. One row of pins are assigned odd numbers while the other row are assigned even numbers. See Figure 7-10.

Component Side View Of Headers

Figure 7-10

1234

Chapter 8 - MF-1000 Serial Interface Card

The CAT-700 supports the MF-1000 Serial Interface Card. Driven by a 24 bit serial word with supporting clock, data, and strobe signals, the MF-1000 card will convert the serial signal to a series of latched parallel outputs. Table 8-1 defines the 24 output.

╔══════════╤══════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ OUTPUT │ DESCRIPTION ║ ╠══════════╪══════════════════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ J1-1 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #8 ║ ║ J1-2 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #7 ║ ║ J1-3 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #6 ║ ║ J1-4 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #5 ║ ║ J1-5 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #4 ║ ║ J1-6 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #3 ║ ║ J1-7 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #2 ║ ║ J1-8 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #1 ║ ║ J1-9 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #8 ║ ║ J1-10 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #7 ║ ║ J1-11 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #6 ║ ║ J1-12 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #5 ║ ║ ║ J1-14 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #3 ║ ║ J1-15 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #2 ║ ║ J1-16 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #1 ║ ║ J1-17 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #8 ║ ║ J1-18 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #7 ║ ║ J1-19 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #6 ║ ║ J1-20 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #5 ║ ║ J1-21 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #4 ║ ║ J1-22 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #3 ║ ║ J1-23 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #2 ║ ║ J1-24 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #1 ║ ║ J1-25 │ +5VDC Output ║ ║ J1-26 │ +12VDC Output ║ ║ J1-27 │ Ground ║ J1-28 │ Ground ║ ║ J1-29 │ Ground ║ ║ J1-30 │ Ground ║ ║ J1-31 │ Ground ║ ║ J1-32 │ Ground ║ ║ J1-33 │ Ground ║ ║ J1-34 │ Ground ║ ╚══════════╧══════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

The twenty-four outputs are open collector darlington relay drivers. Each driver can sink up to 200 ma. and switch 40 VDC. Place diodes across the relay coils to protect the driver from negative spikes produced when the relay coil collapses.

J1-13 │ Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #4 ║

║

MF-1000 Output Definitions

Table 8-1

Jumper Selection

Jumper JP1 sets the logic level of the twenty-four outputs. With the jumper in position "C" all outputs are pulled up to +12VDC through 4700 ohm resistors. In position "B" the outputs are pulled up to +5VDC. In position "A" the outputs are pulled down to ground. JP2 selects the serial strobe input. This jumper should be between JP2 pins 1 and 2.

Chapter 9 - DL-1000B Audio Delay Board

When placed in the receive audio path, the DL-1000B will eliminate the first chirp of DTMF tone during muting and the squelch crash noise present on many repeater systems. A dipswitch selects delays of 62.5, 125, 250 or 500 milliseconds. With an audio sampling rate 60 KHz, the delayed audio is faithfully reproduced.

Remove the jumper plug from the CAT-700 at J9 Connect the cable from the DL1000B to header connector J9 to delay repeater audio. To delay remote base audio, remove the jumper plug from the CAT-700 at J8. Connect the cable from a second DL-1000B to the header connector J8.

CAT-700

DL-1000

4 3 2 1

+12 VDC

GROUND

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

DL-1000

4 3 2 1

+12 VDC

GROUND

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

4 3 2 1

Figure 9-1

Select Delay

The amount of delay is determined by the setting of dipswitch. The typical repeater receiver has a squelch crash noise of 40 milliseconds. The 62.5 millisecond setting should be sufficient to eliminate the noise. If not increase the delay to the next setting. See Figure 9-2.

MILLISECONDS SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1SW1

0.0

62.5

125.0

250.0

OFF

ON ON ON

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

OFF

500.0

ON ON

Figure 9-2

Chapter 10 - Digital Voice Recorder

The DR-1000 provides true voice message announcements on your repeater system. Substitute DVR tracks for voice messages and courtesy tones. With four minutes of total record time, sixteen audio tracks provide sufficient message capacity. Eight expanded user function switches are also included.

Connect the cable to the CAT-700 at J5. See Figure 10-1 below. Apply power to the controller.

CAT-700

(OUT)

(IN) (OUT)

14 12

1 2 6 7 5

+12 VDC

GROUND

DATA

CLOCK

DVR BUSY

RECORD AUDIO

PLAY AUDIO

14 12

1 2 6 7 5

DR-1000

(IN)

1 3 5 7 8 6 4 2

UF SW1 UF SW2 UF SW3 UF SW4 UF SW5 UF SW6 UF SW7 UF SW8

DR-1000 Interface

Figure 10-1

Format Digital Voice Recorder Memory

When power is first applied, format the DR-1000 memory. Memory is protected during power failures. To format the DR-1000, press the Format switch SW1 located on the board.

Signal Report Test

Key-up and send the DVR prefix code [725] followed by a [*]. Un-key and the voice will say: "START TEST NOW." Key-up and record a seven second message. Un-key and the test message will play back. You instantly know how your signal sounds through the repeater.

Track length

The DR-1000 consists of sixteen tracks of fixed lengths. They are:

Track #1 30 seconds Track #9 10 Seconds Track #2 30 seconds Track #10 10 Seconds Track #3 30 seconds Track #11 6 Seconds Track #4 30 seconds Track #12 6 Seconds Track #5 15 seconds Track #13 6 Seconds Track #6 15 seconds Track #14 6 Seconds Track #7 10 seconds Track #15 6 Seconds Track #8 10 seconds Track #16 6 Seconds

Record DVR Tracks (01-16)

The CAT-700 must be in the programming mode to record DVR tracks. Key-up and enter the seven digit unlock code. Once unlocked, key-up and send [*95XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "START MESSAGE". Key-up and enter the message to be stored at track "XX". Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK". To review the message, key-up and send [*94XX]. Un-key and the CAT-700 will play the message stored at track "XX". To erase a message, key-up and send [*96XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK". Tracks can be recorded, played or erased in any order. Total record time is four minutes. Maximum track length is thirty seconds. The DR-1000 cannot be used in a mailbox type application. It can only be used for announcement type messages.

Audio Level Adjustment

Set the RECORD level control R2 and the PLAYBACK level control R3 to mid-range. This sets the audio path through the DVR at approximately unity gain. Use R2 and R3 to adjust the audio levels as desired. Measure the TX1 audio level at TP1. Adjust R3 so the playback audio at TP1 is the same level as the audio of the original signal.

Expanded User Function Switches

The eight expanded user function switches are open collector relay drivers. Each driver can sink up to 100 ma. and switch 40 VDC. Use Zone 6 Channels 1 through 8 to control the user function switches on the DR-1000 or the [550] default prefix code. Place diodes across the relay coils to protect the driver from negative spikes produced when the relay coil collapses.

Chapter 11 - Voice Vocabulary

CAT-700 Word Listing

Zero............. 000

One.............. 001

Two.............. 002

Three............ 003

Four............. 004

Five............. 005

Six.............. 006

Seven............ 007

Eight............ 008

Nine............. 009

Ten.............. 010

Eleven........... 011

Twelve........... 012

Thirteen......... 013

Fourteen......... 014

Fifteen.......... 015

Sixteen.......... 016

Seventeen........ 017

Eighteen......... 018

Nineteen......... 019

Twenty........... 020

Thirty........... 030

Forty............ 040

Fifty............ 050

Sixty............ 060

Seventy.......... 070

Eighty........... 080

NiA nety........... 090

A................ 210

A.M.............. 211

Above............ 214

Adjust........... 217

Advise........... 218

Again............ 221

Alert............ 223

All.............. 224

Alpha............ 225

Amateur.......... 228

An............... 230

And.............. 231

April............ 233

Area............. 235

As............... 236

Assistance....... 237

At............... 239

Attempt.......... 240

Attention........ 241

AuB gust........... 242

B................ 250

Back............. 251

Band............. 252

Base............. 253

Below............ 255

Bravo............ 257

ByC ............... 260

C................ 270

Call............. 272

Calling.......... 273

Cancel........... 274

Cat.............. 275

Caution.......... 276

Change........... 279

Charlie.......... 280

Check............ 281

Clear............ 283

Clock............ 284

Closed........... 285

Club............. 286

Code............. 287

Come............. 288

Complete......... 289

Completed........ 290

Condition........ 292

Connect.......... 294

Contact.......... 295

CoD ntrol.......... 296

D................ 310

Danger........... 311

Data............. 312

Date............. 313

Day.............. 314

Days............. 315

December......... 316

Decrease......... 317

Degree........... 318

Delay............ 319

Delta............ 320

Direction........ 322

Do............... 323

DoE wn............. 324

E................ 340

East............. 341

Echo............. 342

Ed (suffix)...... 343

Emergency........ 344

End.............. 345

Enter............ 346

Error............ 348

Exit............. 350

F................ 370

Failure.......... 372

Fast............. 374

February......... 375

Feet............. 376

File............. 378

For.............. 004

Foxtrot.......... 386

Freezing......... 387

Frequency........ 388

Friday........... 389

From............. 390

Full............. 392

G................ 410

Get.............. 412

Go............... 413

Golf............. 414

Good............. 415

Green............ 416

H................ 440

Ham.............. 443

Hamfest.......... 444

Have............. 445

Hazardous........ 446

Hertz............ 449

High............. 450

Hotel............ 453

Hour............. 454

Hours............ 455

HuI ndred.......... 456

I................ 470

Ice.............. 471

Icing............ 472

Identify......... 473

In............... 475

Increase......... 476

India............ 477

Information...... 478

Ing(suffix)...... 479

Inputs........... 480

Intruder......... 481

Is............... 482

ItJ ............... 483

J................ 500

January.......... 501

Juliet........... 502

July............. 503

JuK ne............. 504

K................ 530

Key.............. 531

Keypad........... 532

Kilo............. 533

L................ 550

Last............. 552

Left............. 554

Less than........ 555

Let.............. 556

Lima............. 559

Link............. 561

List............. 562

Load............. 563

Low.............. 568

Lower............ 569

M................ 580

Machine.......... 581

Macro............ 582

Make............. 583

Manual........... 585

Many............ 586

March............ 587

May.............. 588

Meeting.......... 593

Mega............. 594

Message.......... 595

Meter............ 596

Meters........... 597

Mike............. 599

Miles............ 600

Minus............ 603

Minute........... 604

Minutes.......... 605

Mobile........... 606

Modified......... 607

Monday........... 608

Month............ 609

More than........ 610

MoN ve............. 611

N................ 620

Near............. 621

Net.............. 623

New.............. 624

Next............. 625

Night............ 626

No............... 627

Normal........... 628

North............ 629

Not.............. 630

November......... 631

Now.............. 632

NuO mber........... 633

O................ 650

O'clock.......... 651

October.......... 652

Of............... 653

Off.............. 654

On............... 656

Open............. 657

Operator......... 659

Or............... 660

Oscar............ 662

Other............ 663

Out.............. 664

Over............. 665

P................ 680

P.M.............. 681

Papa............. 682

Plan............. 688

Please........... 689

Plus............. 690

Point............ 691

Pound............ 694

Power............ 695

Preset........... 697

PrQ ess............ 698

Q................ 720

QuR ebec........... 721

R................ 730

Radio............ 731

Rain............. 733

Range............ 735

Ready............ 737

Receive.......... 738

Receiver......... 739

Red.............. 740

Remote........... 743

Repeat........... 745

Repeater......... 746

Reset............ 747

Right............ 749

Road............. 750

Roger............ 751

RoS meo............ 752

S................ 770

Saturday......... 772

Seconds.......... 774

Send............. 777

Sent............. 778

September........ 779

Service.......... 781

Set.............. 782

Severe........... 783

Short............ 784

Sierra........... 788

Slow............. 790

Snow............. 791

South............ 792

Star............. 795

Start............ 796

Stop............. 797

Storm............ 798

Sunday........... 799

System........... 801

S (plural)....... 802

T................ 820

Tango............ 821

Temperature...... 824

Test............. 826

Than............. 827

Thank-You........ 828

That............. 829

The(shortE)...... 830

The(longE)....... 831

Then............. 832

This............. 833

This-is.......... 834

Thunderstorms.... 836

Thursday......... 837

Time............. 838

Timer............ 839

To............... 002

Today............ 840

Tomorrow......... 841

Tonight.......... 842

Tornado.......... 843

Traffic.......... 845

Transmit......... 846

Try.............. 848

Tuesday.......... 849

Turn............. 850

TyU pe............. 851

U................ 870

Uniform.......... 871

Unit............. 872

Until............ 874

Up............... 875

Use(noun)........ 876

UsV e(verb)........ 877

V................ 880

Verify........... 882

Version.......... 883

ViW ctor........... 884

W................ 890

Wait............. 891

Warning.......... 892

Watch............ 893

Watts............ 894

Weather.......... 896

Wednesday........ 897

Week............. 898

Weekday.......... 899

Welcome.......... 900

West............. 902

What............. 903

Whiskey.......... 904

Will............. 905

Wind............. 906

With............. 908

X................ 920

X-Ray............ 921

Y................ 930

Yankee........... 931

Year............. 932

Yellow........... 933

Yes.............. 934

You.............. 936

Your............. 937

Z................ 950

Zed.............. 951

Zero............. 952

Zone............. 953

Zulu....

......... 954

Pause

Pause 1.......... 960

Pause 2.......... 961

Pause 3.......... 962

Pause 4..

........ 963

Female

Good Morning..... 980

Good Afternoon... 981

Good Evening..... 982

Time Variables

Time of Day...... 100

Day of Week...... 101

Day and Month.... 102

Salutation........103

User Switch Control

500 mSEC Delay... 110

UF #1 OFF........ 111

UF #1 ON......... 112

UF #1 MON........ 113

UF #2 OFF........ 114

UF #2 ON......... 115

UF #2 MON........ 116

UF #3 OFF........ 117

UF #3 ON......... 118

UF #3 MON........ 119

UF #4 OFF........ 120

UF #4 ON......... 121

UF #4 MON......

.. 122

DVR Tracks

DVR Track #1..... 131

DVR Track #2..... 132

DVR Track #3..... 133

DVR Track #4..... 134

DVR Track #5..... 135

DVR Track #6..... 136

DVR Track #7..... 137

DVR Track #8..... 138

DVR Track #9..... 139

DVR Track #10.... 140

DVR Track #11.... 141

DVR Track #12.... 142

DVR Track #13.... 143

DVR Track #14.... 144

DVR Track #15.... 145

DVR Track #16.... 146

Courtesy Tones

Courtesy Tone #1. 151 Courtesy Tone #2. 152 Courtesy Tone #3. 153 Courtesy Tone #4. 154 Courtesy Tone #5. 155 Courtesy Tone #6. 156 Courtesy Tone #7. 157 Courtesy Tone #8. 158

DTMF Tones TX #1

DTMF Digit 1..... 161

DTMF Digit 2..... 162

DTMF Digit 3..... 163

DTMF Digit 4..... 164

DTMF Digit 5..... 165

DTMF Digit 6..... 166

DTMF Digit 7..... 167

DTMF Digit 8..... 168

DTMF Digit 9..... 169

DTMF Digit 0..... 170

DTMF Digit *..... 171

DTMF Digit #..... 172

DTMF Digit A..... 173

DTMF Digit B..... 174

DTMF Digit C..... 175

DTMF Digit D..... 176

DTMF Tones TX #2

DTMF Digit 1..... 181

DTMF Digit 2..... 182

DTMF Digit 3..... 183

DTMF Digit 4..... 184

DTMF Digit 5..... 185

DTMF Digit 6..... 186

DTMF Digit 7..... 187

DTMF Digit 8..... 188

DTMF Digit 9..... 189

DTMF Digit 0..... 190

DTMF Digit *..... 191

DTMF Digit #..... 192

DTMF Digit A..... 193

DTMF Digit B..... 194

DTMF Digit C..... 195

DTMF Digit D..... 196

Chapter 12 - Drawings

12-2 CAT-700 Controller Board Figure 12-1 12-3 MF-1000 Multifunction Board Figure 12-2 12-3 DL-1000 Audio Delay Board Figure 12-3 12-4 DR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder Board Figure 12-4

MF-1000 Serial Interface Board Figure 12-2

DL-1000 Audio Delay Board Figure 12-3

DR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder Board Figure 12-4

Chapter 13 - Schematic

13-2 CAT-700 Controller Board Sheet 1 of 3 13-3 CAT-700 Controller Board Sheet 2 of 3 13-4 CAT-700 Controller Board Sheet 3 of 3 13-5 MF-1000 Multi Function Card Sheet 1 of 1 13-6 DL-1000B Audio Delay Board Sheet 1 of 1 13-7 DR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder Sheet 1 of 1

Chapter 14 - Part List

CAT-700 Controller Board

1 Capacitor .001uF 50V C24 4 Capacitor .0015uF 50V C12,C13,C18,C20 3 Capacitor .015uF 50V C25,C48,C49 21 Capacitor 0.1uF 50V C1,C6,C7,C8,C9,C16,C17,

C30,C31,C34,C35,C36,C37,C38

C41,C42,C43,C44,C45,C46,C47 2 Capacitor (Not Used) C19,C21 1 Capacitor 470pF 50V C11 12 Capacitor 10uF 16V C3,C4,C5,C10,C14,C15

C22,C23,C26,C27,C28,C29 1 Capacitor 470uF 25V C2 4 Capacitor 33pF 50V C32,C33,C39,C40 1 Connector 25D (F) J4 1 Connector (DC Power) J1 1 Connector Header 1X2 J2 2 Connector Header 1X3 J3,J7 1 Connector Header 1X3 J6 (NOT USED) 1 Connector Header 1x4 J8,J9 1 Connector Header 2X5 J10 1 Connector Header 2x7 J5 1 Connector Header 2X13 H1 1 Crystal 12.0 MHz Y1 1 Crystal 3.27 MHz Y2 1 Crystal 3.58 MHz Y3 1 Diode Transorb CR1 1 Diode 1N4733A CR4 (NOT USED) 3 Diode 1N4148 CR2,CR3,CR5 1 Fuse 0.5AMP F1 1 Filter RF FL1 1 I.C. N80C251SB16 U16 1 I.C. 27C512 U19 1 I.C. 74HCT573 U18 2 I.C. 74HCT540 U6,U7 1 I.C. 74HCT00 U9 1 I.C. MODULE U11 1 I.C. 74HCT32 U10 1 I.C. 74HC138 U12 1 I.C. DS1643Y U20 1 I.C. DS1232 U17 1 I.C. TC232CPE U15 1 I.C. TPIC6259 U3 1 I.C. ICL7660 U2 1 I.C. LM348 U5 1 I.C. LM1458 U13 1 I.C. TL084CN U4 1 I.C. ULN2803A U8 2 I.C. MT8888C U22,U23 1 I.C. MAX335 U14 1 I.C. TSP53C30AN2L U21 1 I.C. LM340T-5.0 U1 5 Jumper Plug P3,P6,P7,P8,P9 3 Resistor 100 5% 1/4W R10,R40,R41 1 Resistor 330 5% 1/4W R3 (NOT USED) 3 Resistor 620 5% 1/4W R4,R5,R29 4 Resistor 1K 5% 1/4W R17,R25,R26,R27 1 Resistor 2.2K 5% 1/4W R30

15 Resistor 10K 5% 1/4W R6,R7,R8,R23,R33,R36,R44

R45,R46,R47,R53,R54,R57,R60,R64 1 Resistor 10K 5% 1/4W R9 (NOT USED) 2 Resistor 18K 5% 1/4W R49,R50 3 Resistor 22K 5% 1/4W R15,R18,R32 2 Resistor 33K 5% 1/4W R22,R35 7 Resistor 47K 5% 1/4W R13,R14,R16,R21,R34,R42,R43 5 Resistor 100K 5% 1/4W R19,R58,R59,R62,R63 2 Resistor 220K 5% 1/4W R20,R31 2 Resistor 560K 5% 1/4W R61,R65 2 Resistor 5K Variable R11,R12 6 Resistor 10K Variable R24,R28,R37,R48,R55,R56 4 Resistor 10K 10pin R38,R39,R51,R52 2 Resistor (Not Used) R1,R2 1 Switch, Dip-8 Pole SW1 6 Test Points TP1,TP2,TP3,TP4,TP5,TP6

MF-1000 Multi Function Board

2 Resistor 100 5% 1/4W R1,R2 3 Resistor 4.7K 10 pin R3,R4,R5 1 Resistor 33K 5% 1/4W R6 1 Resistor 330 5% 1/4W R7 2 Capacitor 10uF 15V C1,C2 1 Capacitor 0.1uF 50V C4 3 I.C. 74HC595 U1,U3,U5 3 I.C. ULN2803A U2,U4,U6 1 I.C. 7805 U7 1 Header 2X17 J1 1 Header 2x7 J2 1 Header 2X3 JP1 1 Header 1X3 JP2 2 Jumper 1 Cable Ribbon 2X7

DL-1000 Audio Delay Board

9 Capacitor 0.1uF 50V C3,C4,C5,C6,C7,C8,C9,C13,C15 1 Capacitor 1.0uF 50V C2 4 Capacitor 10uF 16V C10,C11,C12,C14 1 Capacitor 100pF 50V C1 1 Capacitor .001uF 50V C17 1 Capacitor .0015uF 50V C16 1 Header 1X4 J1 1 I.C. 74HCT00 U1 2 I.C. 74HCT4520 U3,U4 1 I.C. CY7C187 U5 1 I.C. LM340-5 U6 1 I.C. TL084 U7 1 I.C. LM-348 U2 1 Module 1.00MHz Y1 2 Resistor 10K 5% 1/4W R9,R10 1 Resistor 4.7K 5% 1/4W R2 1 Resistor 22K 5% 1/4W R6 3 Resistor 100 5% 1/4W R1,R4,R5 2 Resistor 47K 5% 1/4W R7,R8 1 Resistor 82K 5% 1/4W R11 1 Resistor 10K 6pin R3 1 Switch Dip 4 Pole SW1

DR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder Board

1 Capacitor 1.0uF 50V C16 1 Capacitor 10uF 16V C3 2 Capacitor 10uF (SM) C8,C9 2 Capacitor 33PF 50V C18,C19 2 Capacitor .001uF 50V C6,C13 2 Capacitor .22uF 50V C12,C14 8 Capacitor 0.1uF 50V C1,C2,C4,C5,C7,C10,C11,C15 1 Crystal 12MHz Y1 2 Header 2X7 J1,J2 1 Header 1X2 J3 1 I.C. ISD 4003-04MP U4 1 I.C. 74HC540 U6 1 I.C. LT1121CZ-3.3 U5 1 I.C. MC4053 U3 1 I.C. MCP101-485 U9 1 I.C. AT89C51-12JC U8 1 I.C. NM25C040 U10 1 I.C. LM340-5 U1 1 I.C. TLC2272CP U2 1 I.C. ULN2803A U7 1 Resistor 330 5% 1/4W R12 1 Resistor 3.9K 5% 1/4W R13 4 Resistor 10K 5% 1/4W R1,R6,R7,R10 2 Resistor 33K 5% 1/4W R4,R9 1 Resistor 82K 5% 1/4W R5 4 Resistor 100K 5% 1/4W R8,R11,R14,R16 2 Resistor 10K 10pin R15,R17 1 Resistor 10K 6pin R18 2 Resistor 10K Variable R2,R3 1 Switch Push-Button SW1 1 Transistor 2N3906 Q1 1 Transistor 2N3904 Q2

Chapter 15 - Remote Base Interface

Remote Base Transceiver With RBI-1 Interface

In this mode the CAT-700 supports the Doug Hall RBI-1 Interface. The RBI-1 receives serial data and clock information from the CAT-700 and converts it to the format required to control the Kenwood transceivers. All connections to the transceivers are made through the mic jack. In addition to band, frequency, offset and transmitter power, CTCSS tones can be selected remotely. By using the RBI-1 "GENERIC FORMAT" future enhancements will include squelch adjustments and audio level control. The RBI-1 supports the following Kenwood Transceivers:

╔═══════════╤═══════════╤═══════════╤═══════════╤═════════════════╗ ║ 140 MHz │ 220 MHz │ 440 MHz │ 1200 MHz │ DUAL BAND ║ ╠═══════════╪═══════════╪═══════════╪═══════════╪═════════════════╣ ║ TM-221 │ TM-321 │ TM-421 │ TM-521 │ TM-621 TM-731 ║ ║ TM-231 │ TM-331 │ TM-431 │ TM-531 │ TM-631 TM-701 ║ ║ TM-241 │ │ TM-441 │ TM-541 │ TM-721 ║ ╚═══════════╧═══════════╧═══════════╧═══════════╧═════════════════╝

Figure 15-1

Read Remote Base Frequency

To read the transceiver frequency, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix number followed by a 0. Un-key and the voice will read back the current frequency including the offset. Example: With a prefix number of 525, read the transceiver frequency.

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 0 └─┼─┘ └──── Request Transceiver Frequency Read Back └──────── Remote Base load prefix.

Load Remote Base Frequency

To load a transceiver frequency, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by the band, frequency, and offset. Example: With a prefix of 525, load 146.940 MHz, minus offset. The voice will say: "FREQUENCYONE-FORTY-SIX-POINT-NINE-FOUR-ZERO-MINUS."

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 2 6 9 4 0 1 Load Prefix────┴─┴─┘ │ │ │ │ │ └──── 1=Minus, 2=Simplex, 3=Plus Frequency Band───────┘ │ │ │ └────── Kilohertz 1's (0 or 5) Megahertz 1's───────────┘ │ └──────── Kilohertz 10's (Enter 0 for 28/52MHz) └────────── Kilohertz 100's

To suppress the voice read-back add a [#] at the end of the entry.

╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ Frequency Band Selection Table (RBI-1 V3.0 Software) ║ ╠══════════════╤══════════════╤══════════════╤══════════════╤═════════════╣ ║ Band 0 430 │ Band 3 220 │ Band 6 1280 │ Band 9 1240 │ Band C 52 ║ ║ Band 1 1250 │ Band 4 440 │ Band 7 1290 │ Band A 420 │ Band * 28 ║ ║ Band 2 140 │ Band 5 1270 │ Band 8 1260 │ Band B 900 │ Band # 130 ║ ╚══════════════╧══════════════╧══════════════╧══════════════╧═════════════╝

Figure 15-2

During a frequency load, the CAT-700 will automatically send the commands to turn on DC power, set transmitter power to low and disable the CTCSS encoder and decoder. If a frequency load includes a change in band, the CAT-700 will send the DC power off command before loading the frequency and turning on the new band unit.

Select Transceiver Memory

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 * 0 5 Load Prefix ───┴─┴─┘ └─┴─── Memory location

Load Transceiver Frequency From CAT-700 Memory

To load a transceiver frequency from one of the CAT-700 forty memory locations, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by the memory table position. Example: With a prefix of 525, load contents of memory 22. The voice will say: "FREQUENCY LOAD 22."

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 2 2 Load Prefix ───┴─┴─┘ └─┴─── Memory location

Read CTCSS Frequency

To read a CTCSS frequency, key-up and enter the prefix, followed by [5].

Load CTCSS Frequency

To load a CTCSS frequency, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by a [5] and the two digit number that represents the CTCSS tone frequency from the table at Figure 15-3. Example: With a prefix of 525, load 151.4 Hz tone. The voice will say: "CTCSS-TWENTY-FOUR-ON-OFF."

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 5 2 4 └─┼─┘ │ └─┴────── CTCSS Tone From Table Load Prefix ────┘ └────────── CTCSS Tone Load Command

╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ CTCSS TONE TABLE Hz ║ ╠═══════════╤═══════════╤═══════════╤═══════════╤═══════════╤═══════════╣ ║ Tone Freq │ Tone Freq │ Tone Freq │ Tone Freq │ Tone Freq │ Tone Freq ║ ╠═══════════╪═══════════╪═══════════╪═══════════╪═══════════╪═══════════╣ ║ 01 67.0 │ 08 88.5 │ 15 110.9 │ 22 141.3 │ 29 179.9 │ 36 233.6 ║ ║ 02 71.9 │ 09 91.5 │ 16 114.8 │ 23 146.2 │ 30 186.2 │ 37 241.5 ║ ║ 03 74.4 │ 10 94.8 │ 17 118.8 │ 24 151.4 │ 31 192.5 │ 38 250.3 ║ ║ 04 77.0 │ 11 97.4 │ 18 123.0 │ 25 156.7 │ ║ 05 79.7 │ 12 100.0 │ 19 127.3 │ 26 162.2 │ 33 210.7 │ ║ ║ 06 82.5 │ 13 103.5 │ 20 131.8 │ 27 167.9 │ 34 216.1 │ ║ ║ 07 85.4 │ 14 107.2 │ 21 136.5 │ 28 173.8 │ 35 225.7 │ ║ ╚═══════════╧═══════════╧═══════════╧═══════════╧═══════════╧═══════════╝

Figure 15-3

During a CTCSS load, the CAT-700 will automatically send the commands to turn on the CTCSS Encoder. If the CTCSS Decoder is desired, it must be manually enabled.

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 5 3 Load Prefix ──┴─┴─┘ └─┴──── CTCSS Decoder ON

32 203.5 │ ║

Set CTCSS Encoder - Decoder

To set the CTCSS Encoder to on, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by the two-digit number that represents CTCSS Encoder ON from Figure 15-4. The voice will say: "CTCSS-ON."

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 5 1 Load Prefix ──┴─┴─┘ └─┴──── CTCSS Encoder ON

╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ CTCSS Control ║ ╠═════════════════╤════════════════╤═════════════════╤════════════════╣ ║ 50 Encoder OFF │ 51 Encoder ON │ 52 Decoder OFF │ 53 Decoder ON ║ ╚═════════════════╧════════════════╧═════════════════╧════════════════╝

Figure 15-4

Read Remote Base RF Power

To check the setting of the Remote Base RF power, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by [6].

Set Remote Base RF Power

To set the RF power, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by the two-digit number that represents the desired power setting from Figure 15-5. Example: With a prefix of 525, set RF power to high. The voice will say: "RF-POWER-HIGH."

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 6 3 Load Prefix ────┴─┴─┘ └─┴─────── RF Power Level 3 (High)

╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ Remote Base RF Power Control ║ ╠═══════════════════════╤═══════════════════════╤═══════════════════════╣ ║ 61 Level 1 (Low) │ 62 Level 2 (Medium) │ 63 Level 3 (High) ║ ╚═══════════════════════╧═══════════════════════╧═══════════════════════╝

Figure 15-5

Read Remote Base DC Power

To check the setting of the Remote Base DC power, key-up and enter the Remote Base Load prefix, followed by [8].

Set Remote Base DC Power

To set the remote base DC power, key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by the two-digit number that represents the DC power command. Example: With a prefix of 525, turn off the DC power. The voice will say: "DC POWER OFF."

Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 8 0 Load Prefix ───┴─┴─┘ └─┴──── DC Power Off

╔═════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ Remote Base DC Power Control ║ ╠══════════════════╤══════════════════╣ ║ 80 DC Power OFF │ 81 DC Power ON ║ ╚══════════════════╧══════════════════╝

Figure 15-6

Reset the RBI-1 Interface

To reset the RBI-1 by remote control, (push the reset switch on the back of the RBI-1), key-up and enter the Remote Base Frequency Load prefix, followed by the [#]. Key-up and enter: 5 2 5 # └─┼─┘ │ Load Prefix ────┘ └──────── Reset Command

CAT-700 - RBI-1 Interface

Fabricate a cable between J4 on the CAT-700 and J2 on the RBI-1 Remote Base Interface. Follow the wiring described in Figure 15-7. Provide +12VDC and GROUND to the PHONO jack on the rear of the RBI-1 interface. Connect the Kenwood interface cables between the RBI-1 and the various MIC connectors on the Kenwood transceivers. Consult the RBI-1 Manual to determine if all the control features are available on a particular transceiver.

CAT-700

REPEATER

4 10 11 24

RX AUDIO #1

COR #1

CTCSS #1

PTT #1

TX AUDIO #1

GROUND

DOUG HALL RBI-1

5 18

9 23

8 25

16 17

RX AUDIO #2

COR #2

GROUND

PTT #2

TX AUDIO #2

SERIAL DATA

SERIAL CLOCK

RESET

+12VDC

GROUND

6 7 9 8 5 3 4 1

+12VDC

GROUND DUAL/

140

220 440 1200

KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #1 KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #2 KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #3 KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #4

Figure 15-7

Link Audio Frequency Response

If the transmit audio out of the Kenwood remote base is muffled or has little or no high frequency response, remove capacitor C17 or both C17 and C16 on the RBI-1 Interface board.

For more information concerning the RBI-1 Interface contact:

Doug Hall Electronics 815 E. Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 261-8871

Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1. Introduction and Specifications 1-1

2. System Configuration 2-1

3. Repeater Control 3-1

4. Repeater Operation 4-1

5. Repeater Programming (DTMF) 5-1

6. Repeater Programming By Computer 6-1

7. Interfacing to Other Equipment 7-1

8. MF-1000 Serial Interface Card 8-1

9. DL-1000B Audio Delay 9-1

10. DR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder 10-1

11. Voice Synthesizer Vocabulary 11-1

12. Drawings 12-1

13. Schematics 13-1

14. Parts List 14-1

15. Doug Hall RBI-1 Interface 15-1

REVISED 04/15/01 (V2.10)

Foreword

For your convenience, this manual is divided into seventeen chapters. A brief description of each chapter and its contents are listed below. Control and programming of the CAT-700 has been carefully structured. Once you become familiar with the procedures described in this manual, you will find it easy to program and control the CAT-700 to suit your particular requirements.

Chapter 1 - This chapter describes some of the CAT-700 features. Also included are the technical specifications.

Chapter 2 - This chapter describes the various configurations for the CAT-700, dipswitch settings and modes of operation.

Chapter 3 - This chapter describes how to control the CAT-700. The control operator prefix code [100] must precede each control command.

the CAT-700 when changing control channels. Chapter 4 - This chapter describes how to use the features of the CAT-700.

These are considered repeater user commands.

Chapter 5 - This chapter describes how to program the CAT-700 with DTMF tones. During programming the CAT-700 must be un-locked. Key-up and enter [1234567].

Chapter 6 - This chapter describes how to program the CAT-700 through the RS-

232 computer port using the Windows editor and Communications program. Chapter 7 - This chapter describes how to interface the CAT-700 to a RF

package. It defines the input - output connections and how to adjust the audio levels.

Chapter 8 - This chapter describes how to connect the MF-1000 to the CAT-700 to obtain 24 additional user function output switches.

Chapter 9 - This chapter describes how to connect and set-up the DL-1000 Audio Delay to the CAT-700.

Chapter 10 - This chapter describes how to connect and set-up the DR-1000 Digital Voice Recorder to the CAT-700.

Chapter 11 - This chapter contains a list of the vocabulary words used to program the voice synthesizer.

Chapter 12 - This chapter contains PC board layouts for part location for the CAT-700, MF-1000, DL-1000, DR-1000, RBS-1000 and LPS-1000 boards.

Chapter 13 - This chapter contains the schematics diagrams (3) sheets for the CAT-700 and (1) sheet for the MF-1000, DL-1000B, and DR-1000.

Chapter 14 - This chapter contains part lists for the CAT-700, MF-1000, DL-1000

d DR-1000 boards.

an Chapter 15 - This chapter describes how to connect the CAT-700 through the Doug

Hall RBI-1 Interface unit to a Kenwood transceiver.

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