We offer several products to meet your needs for controllers, and we also specialize in hard to find adapters to make connecting your radios up to a controller easy. The nhrc7 is a true dualport bridging repeater controller. Nw digital radio g4klx creates new fm repeater controller. The mmdvmrepeater board is a lot like a hotspot, except it doesnt have a radio built onboard. Kenwood tkr850 multimode repeater vk4jlms ham radio. In digital mode on the dr1x audio and control is still retained by the dr1x. Simplex this software is intended to replace the hardware logic of repeaters. The combination of mission critical repeater control functions running on dedicated real time microcontrollers and high level features implemented on the optional linux cpu, the srs repeater control system provides the best of both worlds.
Data that comes in one port will be forwarded to the other ports. Handheld digital spectrum analyzer 240 960 mhz ask a question about this. The mmdvm is a hardware and software component that can interface radios to a computer, like a raspberry pi, turning normal analog radios into digital radios, much like a tnc for packet radio. A powerful, low cost, small size, singleboard computer sbc. Nhrc has been delivering stateoftheart, powerful, yet inexpensive repeater controller solutions since 1997. Two multifunction io pins for remote controlled digital outputs or status info. We design and build for the amateur radio and land mobile radio sectors.
This image contains everything you need to get up and running quickly. Programs that allow control of radio repeaters category is a curation of 5 web resources on, svxlink card for raspberrypi, svxlink, simplex. Interfacing an xpr 8300 mototrbo repeater to a cat200b. An external device can then control when the repeater keysup applicable to analog mode only. Connecting the comlink cs540 to a link radio connecting the bcr repeater to amateur radio controllers bcm144220440 series to signalink. The repeater controllers that ran ka2dewr and n2etyr intrigued me with. It works on hf, vhf, uhf etc with ssb, cw, fm, packet, sstv and every modulation mode. Pcb mounting details pdf to build the portable repeater controller pcb on a front panel. Discover the best remotecontrol extenders in best sellers. As soon as the digital signal disappears and the dr1xs transmitter drops there is no hang time when in digital mode, the external controller may once again take control. The gmsk repeater and dvrptr repeater also have the option to use a velleman k8055 as an external controller in order to interface to an analogue repeater controller to form a dualmode repeater, and to offer control. This board, plus a platform running mmdvmhost is all that is required. We specialize in building low power high functionality radio repeater controllers. As well as the conventional morse id via a morse code callsign, the controller can also operate in beacon mode to deliver a short morse message at a programmable interval.
Two multi function io pins for remote controlled digital outputs or status info. The software provided with the controllers provides easy programming of all control parameters. In fact, our core started out as svxlink, an open source repeater controller. Xpr 8400 repeater combining the best of twoway radio with digital technology, mototrbo delivers increased capacity, exceptional voice quality, enhanced battery performance and integrated data communication via the industrys largest third party application developer program. Listed under the softwarerepeater control category that is about repeatercontrol programs. Idrp2c with the capability of handling up to four rf modules, idrp2c repeater controller is the cornerstone of the dstar repeater system. Echostation is perfect for portable and emergency use, or for clubs wishing to use a pc instead of specialized hardware to control a repeater. Dmr digitalanalogue vhfuhf repeaterbase unit kenwood. Experiments in repeater controller design part 1 joe cupano. Dstar repeaters dstar infrastructure features icom.
Due to its universal design it can be used all the way from classroom instruction to 247 repeater operation. Wa9ony amateur ham radio raspberry pi computer projects. Kenwood dmr repeaters can be configured to operate in mixedmode which allows the repeater to switch automatically between analogue and digital, depending on what signal has been received. It builds on 32bit and 64bit linux as well as on windows using visual studio 2017 on x86 and x64. Wire software app based ptt earpiece for zello ask a question about this. How to make a mmdvm digital repeater n5amds digital. Its a free pcbased, program that can control multiple radios and devices. See the definitions above for more information about the pins that are used. The commbridge provides an rs232, xbee rf device socket rs485 bridging. The digital repeater rd985s is a genuine multitalent. Connections from echolink, other voip clients and telephone calls are suported.
Built on the ubuntu linux operating system, the commserver software is provided as open source allowing users to modify and expand its functionality. About repeater controler program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. In its base configuration, it can control a single repeater or other radio. Core debian os, svxlink core, web server, front end application, and various dependencies. It can be used for two duplex repeaters, a duplex repeater with a link radio, or to build a bidirectional cross band repeater with simplex radios. Installing mmdvm on an stm32f4 nucleo board and assembling an interface shield. Nhrc is your source for highvalue, low cost repeater controller solutions. With simplex, repeaters may be quickly implemented with a few connections between the computer sound card and the audio receiver output and microphone transmitter input. At the same time, adoption of digital is slower if you give them the option of using both analog and digital on the same repeater. The xpr 8300 is capable of analog or digital modes, automatically switching between the two depending on the signal it receives, once the appropriate enhancement key. We manufacture a variety of repeater accessories, including the nhrcdad digital audio delay.
The rc210 is a stateoftheart, fully featured 3 port repeater controller with features generally found on controllers costing hundreds more. Two port linking repeater controller design for amateur or professional use usually a duplex repeater on port 1 and a simplex link or gateway on port 2. If not, there really is only one option of the 3 modes that will get you connected to the world without internet. It also makes an excellent store and forward simplex repeater when connected to a single. Runs a wide variety of open source linux software related to radio applications. Allstarlink s primary use is as a dedicated computer node wired to your repeater or radio. Setting up the raspberry pi and mmdvm host software. Replacing your conventional fm repeater with the dr1x will provide continued use of conventional fm communication while integrating the use of digital communication functions through its unique ams capability.
It has the software to control a dv4mini for a hotspot for dmr, fusion or p25. Ham radio control software with remote control for ham radios by yaesu, icom, kenwood, elecraft, flexradio. The main category is repeater control programs that is about programs that allow control of radio repeaters. The yaesu dr1x is a digitalconventional fm dual mode repeater that covers the vhf and uhf amateur radio bands. Has gpio hardware interface with rs232, i 2 c, spi and digital io. The software in the portable repeater controller prc is called the firmware. Project page for openrepeater, a low cost amateur radio repeater controller based on single board computers like the raspberry pi %.
The heart of ham radio deluxe, rig control provides a screen you can customize to control your amateur transceiver using its builtin computer aided control interface. Built on the foundation of the very successful cat, this controller incorporates the features suggested by customers like you. It supports not only conventional radio operation in analog and drm modes, but can also be used in dmr trunked radio systems and, besides, is responsible for radio coverage in dmr simulcast and hytera xpt systems. The pcbased software is an integral part of the setup of your dstar repeater site. The yaesu dr1x and dr2x are multimode repeaters that support analog and digital voice. Echostation is a repeatercontrol program for windows which makes it easy to set up a complete, fullyfunctional repeater or announcement machine using a personal computer. The dstar repeater is composed of a repeater controller, 1. Bridgecom systems provides documentation for connecting bridgecom repeaters to the scom 7330. Programming dmr repeater n6pet my ham radio journal. Portable repeater controller this microprocessorbased portable repeater controller was designed to quickly build a fully functional repeater in the field in less than no time. Svxlink, the control software, an open source console application offers a large selection of features that includes highly configurable automatic ids with both voice and cw options, native multichannel support, voxcos gpioetc. The openrepeater project is the development of a low cost, low power, but a feature rich duplex linux based amateur radio repeater controller using single board computers sbcs like the raspberry pi 233b. This microprocessorbased portable repeater controller was.
Simplex simplex is a free windows program which transforms any transceiver into an audio repeater. Rlcclub one to six port advanced controller the rlcclub is a highend repeater controller with a builtin autopatch. As a scalable, singlesite digital trunking solution, capacity plus expands the capacity of your mototrbo communication system even further. This is a convenient way to connect a pc to a device network or with a pair of units you can create a wireless wire that connects one serial connection to another. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday dec 31 2000, and till today repeater controler program has been followed for a total of 10410 times. Projects yaesu dr1x repeater controller, mabel, amateur. All analog audio can be passed on to allstar through this mode. Nhrc is your source for highvalue, lowcost repeater controller solutions. Idrp2c with the capability of handling up to four rf modules, idrp2c repeater controller is the cornerstone of the dstar repeater.
The 7330 can add functionality to the dr1x and dr2x in several ways. Kenwood tkr850 multimode repeater building an mmdvm based quad mode digital and and svxlink analog repeater using a kenwood tkr850 due to the lack of digital mode repeaters around my home qth, i had been running mmdvm hotspots built around philips simoco prm80s on 2mx and philips fm92s on 70cm for around a year, with g4klx based dstar. For the signal is digital data, no information is lost due to conversion and multiple repeater relays are possible in this system. This series of posts covers the building of a digital mobile radio dmr repeater for. With everything from an onboard dvr digital voice recorder to 3, totally independent radio ports, the rc210 will meet your toughest repeater challenge. Over a thousand radio users can quickly and efficiently share businesscritical voice and data communication on the same. In analog mode mabel allows the dr1x to be handled just like a normal repeater controller would with the addition of access to the allstar voip network. Version revision history txt file with the version history of all documents and all software. Ham radio deluxe rig control radio control software. K1rfd echostation repeater control software for amateur. Whether you are a repeater owner wanting to experiment in the digital world or a club who wants more from their repeater network, dstar is definitely the future of amateur radio.
The cat300 is packed with features normally reserved for controllers costing thousands of dollars more. I added an audio amplifier with moderate gain to reduce the number of users having trouble getting enough audio to their transmitter. Congratulations on your purchase of the cat300 repeater controller. In this series of posts we take a look at building a digital mobile radio dmr repeater for amateur radio use on the 70cm band uhf. This is a simplified version of the old analogue repeater that has. Connecting the comlink cs 540 to a link radio connecting the bcr repeater to amateur radio controllers bcm144220440 series to signalink. It handles simplex repeater, duplex repeater, transponder and mixed mode. If an analogue radio transmits, the repeater switches automatically to analogue mode to repeat the analogue call, if a digital radio transmits, then the repeater switches automatically to digital mode to repeat the digital call. Svxlink card for raspberrypi this electronic board will be installed over a raspberry pi cpu card to provide a repeater controler. G4klx creates new fm repeater controller software with udrc support.
If there is digital activity, the interface prevents the external controller from trying to key the repeater. The rpi is great for use with amateur ham radio projects because it is. Commander a free application that controls up to 3 icom, tentec, kenwood, yaesu, elecraft or flexradio transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequencydependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers. Demonstrating amateur radio digital modes with simple vhfuhf.
There is also now a separate volume control for the voice id board. Sr628 cross band duplex repeater controller ask a question about this. Mmdvm is an open source software project licensed under gpl v2, but with a note to. Audio io via any supported sound system, including the udrc. Nhrc sells ten different inexpensive but powerful repeater controllers, as well as a line of repeater accessories. The stm32 has an onboard microcomputer, so there is no need for a separate arduino or other processor board. We also have a java applet which can be used on older computers to access allstarlink nodes. When you plan to build a new site, or replace your old repeater system with one of modern digital design, remember that your dstar repeaters need the flexible and. Repeater controler program a program to control a repeater using an old computer and printer or serial port. This allows a variety of unique applications, including intersystem radio bridges. The idomatic iv is an improved version of the idomatic iii. Icom idrp2c dstar repeater controllers idrp2c free. Id1 1200mhz digital transceiver features icom america. Interface 7330 to yaesu system fusion repeater scom, llc.
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