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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-1000C 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
16. I-COM IC-706 Interface 16-1
17. RLS-1000B Remote Link switch 17-1
REVISED 08/21/03 (V2.22D)
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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-700B 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-700B to suit your particular requirements.
Chapter 1 - This chapter describes some of the CAT-700B features. Also included are
the technical specifications.
Chapter 2 - This chapter describes the various configurations for the CAT-700B,
dipswitch settings and modes of operation.
Chapter 3 - This chapter describes how to control the CAT-700B. The control operator
prefix code [100] must precede each control command. Do not unlock the CAT-700B when
changing control channels.
Chapter 4 - This chapter describes how to use the features of the CAT-700B. These are
considered repeater user commands.
Chapter 5 - This chapter describes how to program the CAT-700B with DTMF tones. During
programming the CAT-700B must be un-locked. Key-up and enter [1234567].
Chapter 6 - This chapter describes how to program the CAT-700B through the RS-232
computer port using the Windows editor and Communications program.
Chapter 7 - This chapter describes how to interface the CAT-700B 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-700B to
obtain 24 additional user function output switches.
Chapter 9 - This chapter describes how to connect and set-up the DL-1000C Audio Delay
to the CAT-700B.
Chapter 10 - This chapter describes how to connect and set-up the DR-1000 Digital
Voice Recorder to the CAT-700B.
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 CAT700B, MF-1000, DL-1000C, DR-1000 and RLS-1000B.
Chapter 13 - This chapter contains the schematics diagrams (3) sheets for the CAT700B, (1) sheet for the MF-1000, DL-1000C, DR-1000 and (2) sheets for the RLS-1000B.
Chapter 14 - This chapter contains part lists for the CAT-700B, MF-1000, DL-1000C and
DR-1000 boards.
Chapter 15 - This chapter describes how to connect the CAT-700B through the Doug Hall
RBI-1 Interface unit to a Kenwood transceiver.
Chapter 16 - This chapter describes how to connect the CAT-700B to the ICOM IC-706
HF/UHF Transceiver.
Chapter 17 - This chapter describes how to connect three transceivers to the remote
base input of the CAT-700B using the optional RLS-1000B Remote Link Switch.
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I Don't Have Time To Read This Manual
If you are anxious to get the CAT-700B 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-700B 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 dipswitch #1 should be left in the OFF position. If TP3
goes from HIGH to LOW set dipswitch #1 to ON. If TP3 stays LOW, turn the power
supply OFF and add a 2200 ohm pull-up resistor on the CAT-700B 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.
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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-700B 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].
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Specifications
Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT-700B Repeater Controller. The CAT-700B is
packed with features normally reserved for controllers costing thousands of dollars
more.
Programming the CAT-700B 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-700B 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-700B 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 pre-selected period of inactivity the transceiver will
automatically disconnect. The CAT-700B will suppress your repeater identification
from being transmitted on the transceiver frequency.
Remote Base Transceiver With RBI-1 Interface
The CAT-700B supports the Doug Hall RBI-1 Interface. The RBI-1 receives serial data
and clock information from the CAT-700B and converts it to the format required to
control Kenwood transceivers. All connections to the transceivers are made through
the microphone jack. In addition to band, frequency, offset and transmitter power,
CTCSS tones can be selected remotely.
ICOM IC-706 HF Frequency Control
The CAT-700B offers a bi-directional serial port to control the IC-706 transceiver.
Upon receipt of a DTMF command the CAT-700B will generate the required ASCII commands
to control the transceiver. Since this serial port is bi-directional it is possible
to interrogate the transceiver and receive information concerning the frequency and
status.
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Digital Voice Recorder
An optional DVR, controlled by the CAT-700B can be added to your repeater. Control of
the DVR is fully integrated into the CAT-700B control and command structure. The CAT700B 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 playback. 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-700B 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-700B 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-700B 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-700B 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-700B 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-700B 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.
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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 +
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 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)
Logic Inputs Low (0 to 0.8VDC) High (2.4 to 15VDC)
Logic Outputs Open Collector Relay Driver (28VDC at 150mA)
Power +9 to +15VDC at 80mA
Size 6.5" X 8.5"
Warranty Limited one year, parts and labor.
1 minute per month at +25 degrees C.
FCC Part 15 RF Interference
When installed in the RME-1000 rack mount enclosure, the CAT-700B 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.
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Chapter 2 - System Configuration
Repeater With Fixed Frequency Transceiver
In this configuration the CAT-700B supports a repeater with a CTCSS decoder and a
transceiver on a fixed frequency.
CAT-700B
RX AUDIO #1
COR #1
CTCSS #1
PTT #1
TX AUDIO #1
GROUND
RX AUDIO #2
COR #2
CTCSS #23
GROUND
PTT #2
TX AUDIO #2
REPEATER
J4
13
6
4
10
11
24
TRANSCEIVER
12
5
18
9
23
Figure 2-1
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Repeater And Transceiver Without COR Output
The CAT-700B will support a repeater and a transceiver that does not supply a COR
output signal. If the transceiver outputs discriminator audio the CAT-700B's on board
COR generator will produce the necessary COR logic. Set jumper J3 between pins 1 and
2.
CAT-700B
RX AUDIO #1
COR #1
CTCSS #
PTT #1
TX AUDIO #1
GROUND
RX AUDIO #2
DISCRIMINATOR
CTCSS #2
PTT #2
TX AUDIO #2
GROUND
REPEATER
J4
13
6
4
10
11
24
TRANSCEIVER
12
3
9
23
18
Figure 2-2
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Repeater With Serial Tuned Transceiver
In this configuration the CAT-700B 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-700B 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-700B
RX AUDIO #1
COR #1
CTCSS #
PTT #1
TX AUDIO #1
GROUND
RX AUDIO #2
COR #2
GROUND
PTT #2
TX AUDIO #2
SERIAL DATA
SERIAL CLOCK
RESET
REPEATER
J4
13
6
4
10
11
24
DOUG HALL RBI-1
12
5
18
9
23
7
8
25
J2
6
7
9
8
5
3
4
1
+12VDC
GROUND
16
17
J1
+12VDC
GROUND
DUAL/
140
2204401200
KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #1
KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #2
KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #3
KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #4
Figure 2-3
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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
Repeater With IC-706 Serial Tuned Transceiver
In this configuration the CAT-700B supports a repeater and the ICOM transceiver. All
connections to the ICOM transceiver are made through the din connector jack.
CAT-700B
RX AUDIO #1
COR #1
CTCSS #1
PTT #1
TX AUDIO #1
GROUND
RX AUDIO #2
COR #2
GROUND
PTT #2
TX AUDIO #2
J4
13
6
4
10
11
24
12
5
18
9
23
J12J5
REPEATER
IC-706
TRANSCEIVER
AF
12
SQLS
13
GROUND
2
V-SEND
7
H-SEND
3
MOD
11
CI-VHF INTERFACE
Figure 2-5
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Dip Switch
A eight position dip-switch configures various functions of the CAT-700B.
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-700B for dual transceiver mode. In this mode when
a signal is received by the port #1 receiver, the CAT-700B will only activate the Port
#2 transmitter. When a signal is received by the port #2 receiver, the CAT-700B will
only activate the Port #1 transmitter. In this mode the Grandfather clock, Scheduler,
User Inputs and Timed Messages are not operational. The CAT-700B 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-700B. 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.
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Chapter 3 - Repeater Control
The CAT-700B 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
* 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-700B will continue to respond to control operator commands even
when the repeater's transmitter is disabled. This channel will automatically be
enabled after a dipswitch #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, DO NOT ENABLE THIS CHANNEL unless a
CTCSS decoder is connected to J4-4.
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-700B is initialized, this timer
defaults 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-700B 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.
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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-700B 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-700B is initialized, this timer defaults 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. Turn this
channel to make the transmitter turn off the instant COR is lost. 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 keypad. 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.
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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-700B 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 unkeys 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 timed voice 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
When this channel is enabled, the timed voice 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 [*3106*]
command.
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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-700B is initialized, this message defaults to: "THE TIME IS 7:15 PM."
8. Grandfather Clock Enable
When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700B 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 CAT700B is initialized, this message defaults to: "CAT-700B REPEATER THE TIME IS 7:15
PM."
Zone 4 Transceiver Control
1. Link Receive Enable
When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700B 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-700B 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-700B is
initialized, this timer defaults 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. DO NOT ENABLE THIS CHANNEL
unless a CTCSS decoder is connected to J4-3.
5. Link Control Enable
The CAT-700B will only respond to the Link control commands [5000] and [5001] through
the Repeater input. This greatly reduces the possibility of the CAT-700B 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-700B will check for link activity before
transmitting on the link frequency. This will reduce interference on the link system.
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7. Link Macro Enable
When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700B will accept macro commands from the link
side.
8. Link Control Operator Enable
When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700B 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.
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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.
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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.
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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-700B 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 a connection between the Repeater and Link.
Link Disconnect
Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link control prefix [500], followed by a
[0]. The CAT-700B 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-700B 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
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Link Receive Only
Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link control prefix [500], followed by a
[2]. The CAT-700B 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. Un-key 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
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 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
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Voice Message Demo
Key-up and enter the voice prefix followed by a message number. The CAT-700B 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 the DVR prefix followed by a DVR track number. The CAT-700B 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-700B 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-700B is
initialized, all memory files are filled with the default values. To store active
memory as a memory file, you must unlock the CAT-700B and use the [*19X] programming
commands.
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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.
To control the eight user function switches located on DR-1000, or the twenty-four
switches on the MF-1000 Interface Card, key-up and enter the Expanded Output Switch
prefix [550] followed by the table position. The CAT-700B 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-700B 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-700B 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-700B 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.
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Chapter 5 - Repeater Programming By DTMF Tone
This chapter describes how to program the CAT-700B controller with 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-700B, set dipswitch #7 to on and cycle DC power. During powerup, the voice will say: "RESET DATA LOAD COMPLETED." Set dipswitch #7 to off.
Initialization consists of the following operations:
Dipswitch #7 Initialization
1. All memory locations are cleared.
2. All 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." Key-up and enter the sevendigit number. Set dipswitch #8 to off. When the CAT-700B is powered up with
dipswitch #7 set to on, the un-lock 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-700B must be unlocked
functions.
to perform the following programming
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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/STATUS 70 00-01-02-03
Kenwood Memory Channel Select 74 01-20
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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
* Macro commands 5801-5840 can only be activated by the scheduler or hardware
logic input. One macro cannot call another macro.
Figure 5-1
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 ──┐│ ││┌─ Month of Year │
*1140 07 30 0 25 12 3200
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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
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-700B 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."
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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
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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].
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-700B will set the switch and then continue with
the remainder of the voice message.
111=UF#1 OFF 114=UF#2 OFF 117=UF#3 OFF 120=UF#4 OFF
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-700B will play the recorded message stored at that track.
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-700B 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
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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-700B 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-700B 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."
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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.
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.
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-700B
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].
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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.
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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."
Remote HF Base Control Number [*515*]
This number must precede the command used to enable control of the IC-706 Transceiver.
Example: To program a Remote Base Control number of 560, key-up and send [*514*560].
Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."
Read Control And Prefix Numbers [*501 - *515]
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-700B 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.
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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-700B 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.
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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-700B will generate a 941Hz test tone. This tone is used as a reference when
setting audio levels on the CAT-700B. To activate the tone, key-up and enter [*901]
for the repeater tone and [*902] for the link tone. Timer [*612*] sets the length of
the tone.
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-700B 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
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."
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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-700B 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-700B 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". Key-up 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 CAT-700B 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
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*33 SEND CW ID
*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
COMMAND CONTROL NUMBER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT
*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
*514* REMOTE BASE FREQUENCY LOAD PREFIX 525
*515* REMOTE HF BASE CONTROL PREFIX 560
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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
*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
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Chapter 6 - Repeater Programming By Computer
This chapter describes how to communicate with the CAT-700B 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-700B memory
D Xmoden file DOWNLOAD to save CAT-700B memory to disk
q QUIT the computer terminal mode
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-700B 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. Note: Jumper J11 must be in the CRT position.
Press (C/R) and the CAT-700B 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-700B memory between the
controller and computer, where it can be stored on disk as a back-up file or used with
the editor program.
Figure 6-1
Data Transfer Download
To DOWNLOAD the memory and save it to disk, Type: d (C/R). The CAT-700B 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-700B 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Chapter 7 - Interfacing to Other Equipment
Interfacing the CAT-700B to your repeater system is a simple matter. A minimum of two
inputs and two outputs are required for the CAT-700B 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
Additional connections are required to realize all features of the CAT-700B.
voice, and courtesy tone.
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
dipswitch #1 on the CAT-700B 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 CAT700B. When the repeater's receiver is active, measure the COR level at TP3 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-700B
board.
Connection to Transmitter
Locate your repeater's Push-To-Talk input. When grounded, this line will make the
repeater transmit. Connect the CAT-700B 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-700B 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?
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Connector Kit
Included with the controller is a connector kit containing a 25 pin “D” connector to
mate with J4, a 2.5mm power plug to mate with J1 (center pin is [+]), connector cable
for J10 serial port, two 2200 ohm resistors and two .0047uF capacitors. If the COR
inputs are active low, install the 2200 ohm resistors as pull-ups on the board at the
R1 and R2 positions. If the receiver’s COR circuit in not capable of pulling down the
2200 ohm resistor increase the resistor value to 10K ohms. If the controller is
supplied with discriminator audio install the .0047uF capacitors on the bard at the
C19 and C21 positions to de-emphasize the audio.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio mixing-switching circuits of the CAT-700B 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 with a test signal of 1000Hz 3Khz deviation.
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 3KHz deviation. If a signal
generator is not available, select a handy-talkie that you suspect has the DTMF tone
pad adjusted for approximately 3KHz deviation.
J1
CI-V
TP1
TX1TX2 COR1 COR2
SQUELCH
ADJUST
TP2
J4
H1
TP3
TP4
J5
TX1
TX2
RX1
RX2
J9
J8
DTMF TX1
VOICE
J10
DTMF TX2
TP5TP6
RX1
RX2
Key-up on the repeater's receiver input and send a DTMF tone. Adjust the RX1 control
R24 for 220mVAC 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
220mVAC at TP1. Adjust the TX2 control R12 for 220mVAC at TP2. Key-up on the LINK
receiver input and send a DTMF tone. Adjust RX2 control R37 for 220mVAC at TP6.
Verify transmit audio at TP1 is 220mVAC.
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 90mVAC at TP1. Key-up and enter the [*902] LINK test tone
programming command. Adjust DTMF TX2 control R56 for 90mVAC at TP2.
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 3KHz or as desired. If the transmitter 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.
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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 3KHz or as desired. If the link transmitter 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
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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-700B is shipped from
the factory with jumpers installed across J9 REPEATER and J8 LINK at pins 1 and 2.
This jumper completes the receiver 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.
This interface is used to connect a computer or an external modem to the CAT-700B
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 7-7.
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RS-232 INTERFACE (J10)
1. +12VDC 4. RS232 OUT 7. USER OUT #4 10. N/C
2. GROUND 5. RTS/CTS 8. N/C
3. N/C 6. RS232 IN 9. N/C
Figure 7-6
RS-232 Interface Cable
The CAT-700B 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.
DB-25DB-9CAT-700B J10
2
1
4
3
6875
109
GROUND
RS-232 OUT
RS-232 IN
7
3
2
1
Figure 7-7A
5
2
3
If you intend to operate the CAT-700B 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.
DB-25DB-9CAT-700B J10
2
1
4
3
6875
109
GROUND
RS-232 OUT
RS-232 IN
7
3
2
1
4
5
6
8
20
5
2
3
7
8
6
1
4
RS-232 Interface Cable
Figure 7-7B
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IC-706 Transceiver Interface
This interface is used to connect the ICOM IC-706 transceiver to the CAT700B. The
jumper at J11 must be set to the [HF] position.
CAT-700B
RX AUDIO #2
TX AUDIO #2
COR #2
PTT #2
GROUND
J4
12
23
5
9
18
17SHIELD
ICOM IC-706 ACC SOCKET
(Rear View)
V-SEND
H-SEND
GROUND
Figure 7-8
AF
MOD
SQLS
13
1211109
8765
4321
IC-756 Transceiver Interface
This interface is used to connect the ICOM IC-756 transceiver to the CAT700B. The
jumper at J11 must be set to the [HF] position.
CAT-700B
PTT #2
RX AUDIO #2
GROUND
TX AUDIO #2
COR #2
J4
9
12
18
23
5
17SHIELD
SEND
AF
GROUND
MOD
SQLS
ICOM IC-756 ACC SOCKET
(Rear View)
2
45
1
8
6
3
7
Figure 7-9
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HF Transceiver Installation
The CAT-700B uses a ferrite block filtered 25 pin “D” connector and a low pass filter
on the DC power input. It is important to keep the HF transmitter’s RF energy out of
the controller’s audio circuitry. Antenna placement, additional shielding, good
grounding techniques and additional bypassing and filtering may be required for proper
operation.
CTCSS Decoder
Connect the TS-64 CTCSS Encoder/Decoder assembly to the CAT-700B as described in
Figure 7-10. The decoder must be connected to discriminator audio. Speaker or volume
control audio will have insufficient low frequency CTCSS tone content.
TS-64
+12VDC
2200 OHM PULL-UP RESISTOR
CAT-700 ( J4-4)
TRNSMITTER PTT
DISCRIMINATOR
TRANSMITTER EXCITER
GROUND
CAT-700 (J4-10)
GROUND
CAT-700 (J4-13)
RED
[1] +12VDC
WHITE
[5] RX AUDIO MUTE
GRAY
[2] PTT OUTPUT
GREEN
[4] DISCRIMINATOR
YELLOW
[6] CTCSS TONE OUT
BLACK
[3] GROUND
ORANGE
[8] PTT INPUT
VIOLET
[9] HANG-UP
BLUE
[2] HIGH PASS OUT
Figure 7-10
P-700 Connector Kit
The connector kit contains a DB25 male connector with hood, a 2.5 mm DC power plug,
two 2200ohm pull-up resistors, a three-wire cable terminated with a header plug for
the RS-232 interface and two .0047uF capacitors. If the CAT-700B is supplied with
discriminator audio, install the .0047uF capacitor on the board at positions C19 and
C21.
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Positive Current Transmitter PTT
The CAT-700B keys the transmitter by grounding the PTT line. Some transmitters
require a DC current usually from a 12volt DC supply to key. In these cases a
switching device must be installed between the transmitter and the CAT-700B Push-to
Talk output at J4-10. Figure 7-11 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.
CAT-700 J4-10
PUSH TO TALK
CAT-700 J4-10
PUSH TO TALK
2.2K
2.2K
PNP
POWER TRANSISTOR
K1
Figure 7-11
+12VDC
TRANSMITTER
+12VDC
RELAY (12VDC)
TRANSMITTER
Header Pin Assignments
Header connectors on the CAT-700B, DL-1000C, and DR-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 7-12.
Component Side View Of Headers
2
4
6
1
3
5
10
8
9
7
14
12
13
11
Figure 7-12
1234
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Chapter 8 - MF-1000 Serial Interface Card
The CAT-700B 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.
OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
J1 Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #8
J2 Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #7
J3 Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #6
J4 Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #5
J5 Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #4
J6 Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #3
J7 Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #2
J8 Expanded User Function Output Zone #8 Channel #1
J9 Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #8
J10 Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #7
J11 Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #6
J12 Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #5
J13 Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #4
J14 Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #3
J15 Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #2
J16 Expanded User Function Output Zone #7 Channel #1
J17 Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #8
J18 Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #7
J19 Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #6
J20 Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #5
J21 Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #4
J22 Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #3
J23 Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #2
J24 Expanded User Function Output Zone #6 Channel #1
J25 +5VDC
J26 +12VDC
J27 Ground
J28 Ground
J29 Ground
J30 Ground
J31 Ground
J32 Ground
J33 Ground
J34 Ground
MF-1000 Output Definitions
Table 8-1
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The twenty-four outputs are open collector darlington relay drivers. Each driver can
sink up to 200ma and switch 40 VDC. Place diodes across the relay coils to protect
the driver from negative spikes produced when the relay coil collapses.
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.
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Chapter 9 - DL-1000C Audio Delay Board
When placed in the receive audio path, the DL-1000C will eliminate the first chirp of
DTMF tone during DTMF muting, and it will eliminate the squelch crash noise present on
many repeater systems. A dipswitch selects delays of 50, 100, 200 or 400
milliseconds. The delayed audio is faithfully reproduced.
Installation is easy. Remove the jumper plug from the CAT-700B at J9. Replace the
jumper with the cable from the DL-1000C. The remote base audio can be delayed at J8
with a second DL-1000C. (See figure 9-1).
CAT-700BDL-1000C
J9-1
J9-2
J9-3
J9-4
J9-5
J8-1
J8-2
J8-3
J8-4
J8-5
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
GROUND
+12VDC
COR #1
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
GROUND
+12VDC
COR #2
J1-1
J1-2
J1-3
J1-4
J1-5
J1-1
J1-2
J1-3
J1-4
J1-5
3
COR LO
2
1COR HI
J2 JUMPER
DL-1000C
3
COR LO
2
1
COR HI
J2 JUMPER
Figure 9-1
Select Delay
The amount of audio delay is determined by the setting of dipswitch SW1. The typical
repeater receiver has a squelch crash noise of Approximately 40 milliseconds. The 100
millisecond setting should be sufficient to eliminate the noise in most cases. If
not, increase the delay to the next setting.
MILLISECONDS SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
0.0 OFF OFF OFF OFF
50 ON OFF OFF OFF
100 ON ON OFF OFF
200 ON ON ON OFF
400 ON ON ON ON
Figure 9-2
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The DL-1000C 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-1000C 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 DL-1000C
provides the necessary delay to overcome this problem.
Discriminator Switch
The DL-1000C 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 J1 header, the white noise
hiss will be eliminated during key-up. If the COR logic is active high set the J2
jumper between pins 1 and 2. If the COR is active low set the J2 jumper between pins
2 and 3.
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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-700B at J5. See Figure 10-1 below. Apply power to the
controller.
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
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Record DVR Tracks (01-16)
The CAT-700B 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-700B 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 100ma 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.
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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
Ninety........... 090
A
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
August........... 242
B
B................ 250
Back............. 251
Band............. 252
11-1
Base............. 253
Below............ 255
Bravo............ 257
By............... 260
C
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
Control.......... 296
D
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
Down............. 324
E
E................ 340
East............. 341
Echo............. 342
Ed (suffix)...... 343
Emergency........ 344
End.............. 345
Enter............ 346
Error............ 348
Exit............. 350
F
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
G................ 410
Get.............. 412
Go............... 413
Golf............. 414
Good............. 415
Green............ 416
H
H................ 440
Ham.............. 443
Hamfest.......... 444
Have............. 445
Hazardous........ 446
Hertz............ 449
High............. 450
Hotel............ 453
Hour............. 454
Hours............ 455
Hundred.......... 456
I
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
It............... 483
J
J................ 500
January.......... 501
Juliet........... 502
July............. 503
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June............. 504
K
K................ 530
Key.............. 531
Keypad........... 532
Kilo............. 533
L
L................ 550
Last............. 552
Left............. 554
Less than........ 555
Let.............. 556
Lima............. 559
Link............. 561
List............. 562
Load............. 563
Low.............. 568
Lower............ 569
M
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
Move............. 611
N
N................ 620
Near............. 621
Net.............. 623
New.............. 624
Next............. 625
Night............ 626
No............... 627
Normal........... 628
North............ 629
Not.............. 630
November......... 631
Now.............. 632
Number........... 633
O
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
P................ 680
P.M.............. 681
Papa............. 682
Plan............. 688
Please........... 689
Plus............. 690
Point............ 691
Pound............ 694
Power............ 695
Preset........... 697
Press............ 698
Q
Q................ 720
Quebec........... 721
R
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
Romeo............ 752
S
S................ 770
Saturday......... 772
Seconds.......... 774
Send............. 777
Sent............. 778
September........ 779
Service.......... 781
Set.............. 782
Severe........... 783
Short............ 784
11-2
Sierra........... 788
Slow............. 790
Snow............. 791
South............ 792
Star............. 795
Start............ 796
Stop............. 797
Storm............ 798
Sunday........... 799
System........... 801
S (plural)....... 802
T
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
Type............. 851
U
U................ 870
Uniform.......... 871
Unit............. 872
Until............ 874
Up............... 875
Use(noun)........ 876
Use(verb)........ 877
V
V................ 880
Verify........... 882
Version.......... 883
Victor........... 884
W
W................ 890
Wait............. 891
Warning.......... 892
Watch............ 893
Watts............ 894
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Weather.......... 896
Wednesday........ 897
Week............. 898
Weekday.......... 899
Welcome.......... 900
West............. 902
What............. 903
Whiskey.......... 904
Will............. 905
Wind............. 906
With............. 908
X
X................ 920
X-Ray............ 921
Y
Y................ 930
Yankee........... 931
Year............. 932
Yellow........... 933
Yes.............. 934
You.............. 936
Your............. 937
Z
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
In this mode the CAT-700B supports the Doug Hall RBI-1 Interface. The RBI-1 receives
serial data and clock information from the CAT-700B and converts it to the format
required to control the Kenwood transceivers. All connections to the transceivers are
made through the microphone 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: "FREQUENCY-ONE-FORTY-SIX-POINTNINE-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
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During a frequency load, the CAT-700B 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-700B will send the DC power off
command before loading the frequency and turning on the new band unit.
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"
To load a transceiver frequency from one of the CAT-700B forty memory locations, keyup 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."
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
During a CTCSS load, the CAT-700B 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
Figure 15-3
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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-POWERHIGH."
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
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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-700B - RBI-1 Interface
Fabricate a cable between J4 on the CAT-700B 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-700B
J4-13
J4-6
J4-4
J4-10
J4-11
J4-24
RX AUDIO #1
COR #1
PTT #1
CTCSS #
TX AUDIO #1
GROUND
REPEATER
DOUG HALL
RBI-1
J4-12
J4-5
J4-18
J4-9
J4-23
J4-7
J4-8
J4-25
J4-16
J4-17
KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #1
KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #2
KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #3
KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER #4
RX AUDIO #2
COR #2
GROUND
PTT #2
TX AUDIO #2
SERIAL DATA
SERIAL CLOCK
RESET
+12VDC
GROUND
Figure 15-7
J2-6
J2-7
J2-9
J2-8
J2-5
J2-3
J2-4
J2-1
+12VDC
GROUND
DUAL/144MHz
220MHz
440MHz
1200MHz
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
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Chapter 16 – ICOM IC-706 Transceiver Interface
The CAT-700B offers a bi-directional serial port to control the IC-706 transceiver.
Upon receipt of a DTMF command the CAT-700B will generate the required ASCII commands
to control the transceiver. Since this serial port is bi-directional it is possible
to interrogate the transceiver and receive information concerning the frequency and
status. The CAT-700B acts like a computer providing full control. The CAT-700B will
use its voice synthesizer to announce the status of the various transceiver
functions.
Connect the CAT-700B, IC-706 transceiver and repeater as shown in Figure 16-1. See
Figure 7-8 for the connections to the IC-706 ACC connector. On the CAT-700B set the
jumper at (J11) to the “HF” position. Set dipswitch #3 to the ON position because the
IC-706 COR output is active low. Enable Zone 9 Channel 1. Key-up and send: [100 9 1
1] Un-key and the voice will say: "NINE ONE ON."
ICOM IC-706 Set-up
Set the IC-706 to “Initial Set Mode Operation” by applying power while pressing the
[LOCK] button. Press the [MENU] button one or more times to select [25 CI-V ADDRESS].
Rotate the Main Dial to select an address of [4EH].
Press [MENU] to select [26 CI-V BAUD]. Set the BAUD to [AUTO] or [4800].
Press [MENU] to select [27 CI-V TRN]. Set the TRN to [OFF].
Press [MENU] to select [28 CI-V 731]. Set the 731 to [OFF].
Exit “Initial Set Mode Operation” by turning the POWER to [OFF].
CAT-700B
RX AUDIO #1
COR #1
CTCSS #1
PTT #1
TX AUDIO #1
GROUND
RX AUDIO #2
COR #2
GROUND
PTT #2
TX AUDIO #2
J4
13
6
4
10
11
24
17SHIELD
12
5
18
9
23
J12J5
REPEATER
IC-706
TRANSCEIVER
AF
12
SQLS
13
GROUND
2
V-SEND
7
H-SEND
3
MOD
11
CI-VHF INTERFACE
Figure 16-1
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HF Remote Base Control Commands
In response to DTMF inputs from the repeater operator the CAT-700B will issue control
and programming commands to the transceiver. The CAT-700B will convert ASCII
information received from the transceiver into voice messages describing the frequency
and control settings of the transceiver. Use any of the commands described below to
control the transceiver through the computer interface. The HF transceiver control
prefix number must precede the commands used to activate the HF transceiver. The
default number is [560].
Command HF Control Mode
(Prefix) 1 Remote HF Base Receive Only
(Prefix) 2 Remote HF Base Receive/Transmit
(Prefix) 3 Remote HF Base Receive Only with Squelch
(Prefix) 4 Remote HF Base Receive/Transmit with Squelch
Figure 16-2
Remote HF Base Receive Only [560-1]
In this mode the CAT-700B will continuous key the repeater’s transmitter and repeat
the signals received by the ICOM IC-706. Signals received by the repeater’s receiver
will have priority over the HF transceiver but not cause the transceiver to transmit.
Remote HF Base Receive/Transmit [560-2]
In this mode the CAT-700B will continuous key the repeater’s transmitter and repeat
the signals received by the ICOM IC-706. Signals received by the repeater’s receiver
will have priority over the HF transceiver and cause the transceiver to transmit.
Remote HF Base Receive Only with Squelch [560-3]
In this mode the CAT-700B will respond to transceiver COR and only key the repeater’s
transmitter when a signal is received by the IC-706 transceiver. Signals received by
the repeater’s receiver will have priority over the HF transceiver but not cause the
transceiver to transmit.
Remote HF Base Receive/Transmit with Squelch [560-4]
In this mode the CAT-700B will respond to transceiver COR and key the repeater’s
transmitter when a signal is received by the IC-706 transceiver. Signals received by
the repeater’s receiver will have priority over the HF transceiver and cause the
transceiver to transmit.
Exit Remote HF Base Control Mode [#]
Key-up and press [#] to exit the Remote HF Base Control mode.
HF Transceiver Installation
The CAT-700B uses a ferrite block filtered 25 pin “D” connector and a low
pass filter on the DC power input. It is important to keep the HF
transmitter’s RF energy out of the controller’s audio circuitry. Antenna
placement, additional shielding, good grounding techniques and additional
bypassing and filtering may be required for proper operation.
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Quick Command Keypad Definitions
123A
Scan Up
Jump Up 100 HzJump Up 1 KHzJump Up 10 KHz
A1 = Scan 100 Hz
A2 = Scan 1 KHz
A3 = Scan 10 KHz
456B
Scan Down
Jump Down 100 HzJump Down 1 KHzJump Down 10 KHz
789C
Set into Memory Mode
7XX Select Memory
Channel
Set into VFO Mode
81 Select VFO A
82 Select VFO B
83=Split OFF
84=Split ON
HF Transmit
B1 = Scan 100 Hz
B2 = Scan 1 KHz
B3 = Scan 10 KHz
HF Receive Only
*0#D
Frequency Read
Frequency Set
Mode Read
Mode Set
Figure 16-3
Exit HF Mode
Not Used
Frequency Read-Set [*]
To read the frequency displayed in the IC-706 window, key-up and press the [*]. To
load a frequency, key-up and enter [*MHZ*KHZ]. EXAMPLE: To load the frequency 14.125
MHz, key-up and enter [*14*125].
Mode Read-Set [0]
To read the mode displayed in the IC-706 window, key-up and press the [0]. To change
the mode, key-up and enter: [01]=LSB, [02]=USB, [03]=AM, [04]=FM, [05]=CW.
Memory Mode Set-Select [7]
Key-up and press [7] to set the IC-706 to memory mode. To select a memory, key-up and
enter [7XX]. EXAMPLE: To select memory [25], key-up and enter [725].
VFO Mode Set-Select Frequency Split [8]
Key-up and press [8] to set the IC-706 to VFO mode. Press [81] for VFO-A and [82] for
VFO-B. Key-up and press [83] to set the IC-706 frequency split on and [84] to set the
frequency split off.
HF Transmit [9]
Key-up and press [9] to set the IC-706 transmitter to on. Key-up and press [C] to
return to receive only mode.
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HF Receive Only [C]
Key-up and press [C] to set the IC-706 to receive only. Key-up and press [9] to
return to transmit mode.
Exit Quick Command and Remote HF Base Mode [#]
Key-up and press [#] to exit the HF Transceiver mode.
Scan Up [A]
Key-up and press [A] to scan up in frequency. The IC-706 will scan at the last step
rate selected. To change the step rate enter [A1]=100Hz steps, [A2]=1KHz steps,
[A3]=10KHz steps.
Scan Down [B]
Key-up and press [B] to scan down in frequency. The IC-706 will scan at the last step
rate selected. To change the step rate enter [B1]=100Hz steps, [B2]=1KHz steps,
[B3]=10KHz steps.
Bump Up [1][2][3]
To bump up in frequency, key-up and enter [1]=100Hz, [2]=1KHz, [3]=10KHz.
Bump Down [4][5][6]
To bump down in frequency, key-up and enter [4]=100Hz, [5]=1KHz, [6]=10KHz.
Zone 9 HF Transceiver Control Channels
1. HF Transceiver Enable
This is the master HF transceiver switch. This channel must be enabled for the CAT700B to accept the [560X] command to activate the HF transceiver interface.
2. HF Auto Disconnect Enable
When this channel is enabled, the HF transceiver interface will disconnect
automatically after a period of repeater inactivity determined by the [*616*] link
auto disconnect timer. This timer’s default setting is ten minutes.
3. CW Identification Enable
When this channel is enabled, the CAT-700B will ID in CW when the HF Remote
transceiver is activated.
4. Repeater Hang Time Enable
When this channel is enabled and the CAT-700B is in the transceiver mode, the
repeater's transmitter will remain on for a period of time determined by the [*604*]
COR to Beep and [*605*] Beep to transmitter drop timers.
Programming Command
Remote HF Base Control Prefix Number [*515*]
This programming command selects the Remote HF Base control prefix number. This
number must precede the commands used to activate the remote HF Base. The default
number is [560].
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Chapter 17 - RLS-1000B Remote Link Switch
The RLS-1000B provides a method to connect up to three transceivers to the remote base
port of the CAT-700B repeater controller. Transceiver selection is accomplished by
grounding three control lines. Since the receiver audio and COR inputs are mixed, all
three transceivers can be selected at the same time. To select a transceiver, connect
the CAT-700B user function switch outputs to the control line inputs on the RLS-1000B.
TRANSCEIVER #1
TRANSCEIVER #2
TRANSCEIVER #3
CAT-700B
Figure 17-1
PORT #1
PORT #2
PORT #3
RLS-1000B
REMOTE LINK
SWITCH
PORT R
COR Output Polarity
The COR output will always be active HIGH. The COR polarity dipswitch on the CAT-700B
must be set to the OFF position.
Audio Input Output
The audio input and output circuits are identical to the CAT-700B controller. Level
adjustments on both the input and output amplifiers, makes it easy to compensate for
varying input and output requirements. The audio input impedance is 10K ohms while
the output is 600 ohms.
Receiver Audio Response
Each receiver input has a buffer amplifier with a gain of three. The frequency
response is flat over a range of 300 to 3000 Hz. If discriminator audio is being used,
it may be necessary to add some high frequency roll off. Space has been provided to
install a capacitor across the feedback resistor on each receive audio amplifier.
These locations are identified on the RLS-1000B board as C2, C11 and C16. Start with
a .0047uF capacitor. Increase the value to provide more high frequency roll off or
decrease the value to provide less high frequency roll off.
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Dip Switch Selection
Switch #1 - Port #1 COR Polarity
This switch determines COR input logic for the RLS-1000B port #1 input. Switch #1
should be ON if the COR input is active low and OFF if the COR input is active high.
For an active low COR input a pull-up resistor may be required. Install a 2200ohm .25W
resistor on the RLS-1000B board at the R33 position.
Switch #2 - Port #2 COR Polarity
This switch determines COR input logic for the RLS-1000B port #2 input. Switch #2
should be ON if the COR input is active low and OFF if the COR input is active high.
For an active low COR input a pull-up resistor may be required. Install a 2200ohm .25W
resistor on the RLS-1000B board at the R34 position.
Switch #3 - Port #3 COR Polarity
This switch determines COR input logic for the RLS-1000B port #3 input. Switch #3
should be ON if the COR input is active low and OFF if the COR input is active high.
For an active low COR input a pull-up resistor may be required. Install a 2200ohm .25W
resistor on the RLS-1000B board at the R35 position.
Switch #4 - Port #1 Configuration
This switch configures port #1. If a transceiver is connected to the RLS-1000B at port
#1, dipswitch #4 should be in the OFF position. If a repeater is connected to port
#1, dipswitch #4 should be in the ON position.
Switch #5 - Port #2 Configuration
This switch configures port #2. If a transceiver is connected to the RLS-1000B at port
#2, dipswitch #5 should be in the OFF position. If a repeater is connected to port
#2, dipswitch #5 should be in the ON position.
Switch #6 - Port #3 Configuration
This switch configures port #3. If a transceiver is connected to the RLS-1000B at port
#3, dipswitch #6 should be in the OFF position. If a repeater is connected to port
#3, dipswitch #6 should be in the ON position.
Switch #7 - Port #1 Priority Enable
Switch #7 provides a method of assigning port #1 with priority over ports #2 and #3.
If switch #7 is OFF the RLS-1000B will be configured for normal operation. Any COR
input will enable the corresponding audio switch and pass the receive audio to the
mixer. If switch #7 is ON port #1 will have priority. Audio switches for ports #2
and #3 will be disabled when port #1 COR is active.
Switch #8 - Port #1 CAT-300 Mode Enable
Switch #8 configures the RLS-1000B for operation with the CAT-300 in the one repeater,
two-transceiver mode. This mode is not used when the RLS-1000B is connected to the
CAT-700B controller.
Port R - Enable
To activate Port-R, J4 pin 12 must be grounded. With the jumper plug on J5 pins 1 and
2 Port-R is forced on. Use the CAT-700B remote base on and off commands to control
the connection between the RLS-1000B and the CAT-700B.
CAT-700B - RLS-1000B Interconnect
Figure 17-2 describes how to connect three remote base transceivers to the link port
of the CAT-700B controller. Control of the remote base is through user function
switches one, two and three.
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CAT-700B
RLS-1000B
J4-24
J4-13
J4-11
J4-10
J4-4
J4-6
J4-1
J4-2
J4-21
J4-22
J4-5
J4-3
J4-9
J4-23
J4-16
J4-17
J4-14
J4-15
J4-19
J4-20
J4-8RBI-1 CLOCK
J4-25RBI-1 RESET
J4-14
J4-15
J4-16
J4-1
J4-2
J4-13
J4-18
J4-22
J4-17
PORT #1
7
5
4
3
2
1
PORT #2
7
5
4
3
2
1
PORT #3
7
5
4
3
2
1
GROUND
RX AUDIO #1
TX AUDIO #1
PTT #1
CTCSS #1
COR #1
USER INPUT #1
USER INPUT #2
USER INPUT #3
USER INPUT #4
COR #2
CTCSS #2
PTT #2
RX AUDIO #2J4-12
TX AUDIO #2
+12VDC OUTPUT
GROUND
USER OUTPUT #1
USER OUTPUT #2
USER OUTPUT #3
USER OUTPUT #4
RBI-1 DATAJ4-7
PORT #3 CONTROL
PORT #2 CONTROL
PORT #1 CONTROL
GROUND
+12VDC INPUT
TX AUDIOJ4-11
RX AUDIO
REPEATER PTT
CTCSS OUT
REPEATER COR
GROUND
RX AUDIO
TX AUDIO
PTT
CTCSS
COR
GROUND
RX AUDIO
TX AUDIO
PTT
CTCSS
COR
GROUND
RX AUDIO
TX AUDIO
PTT
CTCSS
COR
REPEATER
TRANSCEIVER
TRANSCEIVER
TRANSCEIVER
Figure 17-2
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