[K6BW] New Repeater Controller

Fri, 2 Aug 2002 13:11:24 -0700

Good note.

Here is a link to a CSI installation note.  I don't think we need/want to
follow all this detail, though.

http://www.connectsystems.com/public_html/hookups/bulletin8.htm

We need to obtain a copy of the documentation for the GE repeater.  This
might be a source:

http://www.hallelectronics.com/getech/index.php3

Work in progress..  any news on the tower?

73 de Bill, AB6MT
[email protected]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Heide (PINE)" <[email protected]>
To: "HWA QTH Reflector" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [K6BW] New Repeater Controller

> It is of importance to preserve the audio processing in the GE
> repeater. It is better than any outside controller can provide. However,
> during phone patch operation, the repeater must be disabled. This can be
> easily done using the auxillary contacts on the patch to operate the
> repeat disable function on the repeater. This will not interfear with the
> operation of the CWID. What we need to find is a proper service manual for
> this type of GE MASTR II repeater. It is the newer model that does not
> utilize the card cage like the older models (no indivudle cards for time
> out, repeat level, DC control and such, it has one board with IC's for all
> functions). I am attempting to locate a manual, but I doubt my source has
> one. We want this to be a top-notch system with the best possible
> audio quality.
>
> Josh Heide
> KD6KML  NNN0FOG
>
>
> On Thu, 1 Aug 2002, Bill Smith wrote:
>
> > As mentioned, CSI Connect Systems has donated a new repeater controller
to
> > our club.  It is a good unit that provides repeater functions and
telephone
> > auto-patch.  I haven't tried out the auto-patch function yet, but have
> > programmed the CW id and tested the repeat function.  Works great.  The
> > controller also has CTCSS tone out, although the repeater is already
> > equipped with this option, so won't need it.
> >
> > Now all we have to do is figure out how to connect it to the repeater.
> > Connections are rather simple, audio in, audio out and PTT.  We have to
find
> > these connections inside the GE.
> >
> > 73 de Bill, AB6MT
> > [email protected]
> >
> >
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