[MRCA] URC-200 CTCSS (PL) Code Option

[Peter Gottlieb]

Does your manual have the PL unit schematics?  Mine doesn't. My plan was to use a TS-64 encoder-decoder and interface with a simple Arduino. 


Peter

> On Apr 3, 2017, at 9:20 AM, Carl Deitrich <carldeitrich5 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Peter,
> If you find the schematic and adopt a commercial PL board, I'd love to have one. 😊
> 
> I use batteries and the URC-100 to power mine.
> 
> The information on the PL option is in Appendix H of the manual.  The part number is 01-P34390E001 or 01-P34390E002 id the URC-200 has the 30 - 90 MHz option installed.  I have searched for any information using those part numbers and come up empty handed.
> 
> 73,
> Carl
> NQ3U
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Gottlieb [mailto:kb2vtl at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Monday, April 3, 2017 09:03
> To: Ray Fantini <RAFANTINI at salisbury.edu>
> Cc: Carl Deitrich <carldeitrich5 at comcast.net>; Garret Scott <scottgs at bellsouth.net>; Military Radio Collectors Association <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [MRCA] URC-200 CTCSS (PL) Code Option
> 
> Find me a schematic of the option and I will adapt a commercial PL option board to work inside. That way it can be programmed from the front panel. 
> 
> The MRC-82 works with the radio. I'd like to find an aviation mount plus control head. It would be nice to have a multiband aviation transceiver which can also hit repeaters. 
> 
> I am going through the firmware now and hope to unlock the 400-420 MHz segment and even extend that to 450. 
> 
> 
> Peter
> 
>> On Apr 3, 2017, at 8:53 AM, Ray Fantini <RAFANTINI at salisbury.edu> wrote:
>> 
>> I have used the Communications Specialist Model TE-12 external encoders on URC-110 for years without issues. The X mode connector provide audio input along with power. Have an URC-200 now and although I have not tried it yet would assume you can do the same via the remote connector on the front of the radio. Also there is enough room in the radio to install one of the little encoder cards but you won't be able to change the code easily. No way are you going to find the original Motorola option. 
>> Interesting thing about the URC-200, there are about a thousand power and vehicle options that I have seen on EBay, mounting trays with power, without, with amplifiers and then a whole assortment of battery box options for just one or two batteries to my favorite one that I have now that supports one battery and any input voltage AC or DC and it's the same size as just the plane battery box. Judging by the amount and variation of power options I have seen wonder if URC-200 radios were produced in higher numbers then the URC-101 or 110?
>> 
>> 
>> Ray F/KA3EKH
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: MRCA [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Carl 
>> Deitrich
>> Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 7:37 AM
>> To: 'Garret Scott' <scottgs at bellsouth.net>; 'Military Radio Collectors 
>> Association' <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: Re: [MRCA] URC-200 CTCSS (PL) Code Option
>> 
>> Scott,
>> I have a URC-200 and I believe that CTCSS (PL) option is made out of unobtanium.  But if you find one please let me know, as I'd love to have that option.
>> 
>> I have some documents on the radio which I will send to you under separate cover.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Carl
>> NQ3U
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: MRCA [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Garret 
>> Scott
>> Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 23:58
>> To: 'Military Radio Collectors Association' <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: [MRCA] URC-200 CTCSS (PL) Code Option
>> 
>> Anyone have experience adding CTCSS (PL) to the URC-200?  
>> 
>> It has a factory option for it, but don't know anything about it.  I.e., is the option a physical hardware module or just a software configuration
>> change, or is it both?   Of course I'm looking for one, if anyone has an
>> extra. 
>> 
>> I'm also looking for a URC-200 manual. Electronic or hardcopy. 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Garret
>> W8BUG
>> scottgs at bellsouth.net
>> 
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