Motorola mtr2000 information index repeater builder. You can buy a mmdvm controller which does 4 modes digital including fusion and analog. This removes the internal repeater controller from the audio and ptt paths. Software based design allows for future system applications. To obtain motorola software see the sticky in the motorola forum. While the mtr has a very capable internal controller we wanted to use an external controller that would support link radios for better geographical area coverage and flexibility. A linking repeater controller with real stored speech, digital io, an auxiliary audio input, etc. Describe your experience with the ics linker iia repeater controller and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Length 32 this is a brand new, tested and guaranteedtowork cable.
An innovative modular design and microprocessorcontrolled station control module scm allows for superior station flexibility and simplified system upgrades. The cable in this video is designed for the scom7330, however we make this cable for every available controller. A very quick question our club has just installed an mtr2000 vhf repeater box, which was set up to require 88. With the trc board installed, you will need to configure the station with the programming software as follows. This is a registered student organization on the campus of unc charlotte. This article expects you to have some familiarity with motorola rss software and that you. Having a talking controller, one usually would like to hear the repeater when it actually is talking. While the mtr has a very capable internal controller we wanted to use an external controller. K1rfd echostation repeatercontrol software for amateur radio. 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. Rss for motorola gm300 professional series, gp300 professional series radio, version 03. Echostation is perfect for portable and emergency use, or for clubs wishing to use a pc instead of specialized hardware to control a repeater. The pdf file linked above includes a software order form. I will be programming the repeater myself i was able to obtain the software and oem motorola ribcable.
Application system software option powerband option rf power output receiver band option x450 851870 mhz 7520 x600 806825 mhz. So it is absolutely necessary to chose a value that is high enough. Even with the tx pot full open and levels set to %100 in mmdvmcal, i cannot get enough drive to suppress the carrier. First off, this isnt a general writeup on using the mtr2000 with mmdvm. Allows for upgrades and complete system migrations easily. The mtr2000 base station radio features enhanced analogue capabilities in a compacteconomical package. 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. Echostation is a repeater control program for windows which makes it easy to set up a complete, fullyfunctional repeater or announcement machine using a personal computer. Adjust the mmdvm board untill the point you can txrx over the repeater i suggest starting with the tx side of the repeater. The amateur radio club of unc charlotte is a student interest group whose purposes are to educate students, faculty, and staff in becoming licensed amateur radio operators, to foster fellowship among amateur radio enthusiasts, and to provide the local community with emergency communications.
Divides existing channel into two timeslots delivering twice the capacity through a single repeater. We got the engineers to write software for it to make it branmiser compatible. Our club was given a 100 watt uhf mtr2000 repeater and it is the version that has an external receiver preselector. Base station, repeater and receiver for analog conventional, and trunking systems. The repeater system is composed by seven main repeaters and one reserve one, all of them being motorola mtr2000. Follow the procedure for the generic repeaterbuilder board using the clip led, only using the mtr2000 discriminator output level adjustment instead of onboard pots. The mtr is a very nice unit, and the internal controller will do 80%90% of what most any amateur system needs to do. I have tried reaching out to my local motorola dealer, but sadly they are just interested in pushing new hardware and solutions and all the old.
The 2000s are built like tanks and im sure will give trouble free service. May 04, 2012 motorola mtr2000 service manual pdf products and names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Since the stm32dvmmtr2k is optimized for the mtr2000, there is no need to have two rx audio adjustments. This quality aluminium enclosure for your rc210 fits in a standard 19 rack, taking only 1. Nhrc7 the nhrc7 is a true dualport bridging repeater controller. Motorolas mtr 2000 stationrepeaterreceiver is a continuousduty analog baserepeater station for use on both conventional and trunking systems in the vhf, uhf, and 800 and 900 mhz bands. We had available the mtr rss program, the programming cable, and a club member that is familiar with mtr2000 repeaters. Bridgecom systems provides documentation for connecting bridgecom repeaters to the scom 7330.
Mototrbo mtr3000 repeater procom communications, llc. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. I use the 4 wire connections for the audio with a simple idomatic controller. Does anyone have any experience in what controller hardware could be used to get votingremote receive setup and working with an mtr2000 repeater. Mtr2000, outlaw vhfuhf feststation oder relaisstelle. Preferably, we would still use the repeater controller in the mtr2000 and just use the idomatic as an ider to provide the beep. The motorola mtr2000 repeater is available in vhf band with power output to 100 watts. Most all of the guys i hunt with carry gmrsv1 radios from btech. Motorola mtr2000 mtr2000 repeater programming cable. Mtr2000 800900 mhz stationrepeaterreceiver featuresbenefits mtr2000 75 watt stationrepeater enhanced features in an economical package mtr2000 stationrepeater available in. Additionaly, the operating status of each repeater can be remotely monitored. Additional motorola mtr2000 interfacing information. Bridgecom systems provides excellent customer support on our products at no charge.
Motorola mtr2000 installation and operation manual pdf download. The radio service software rss should provide some basic info about whats wrong, as it can perform some diagnostics and there is a log file inside the station that it can view. Repeater diagnostic and control software provides remote or local site monitoring. Supports mototrbo ip site connect for increased wide area coverage. We have had concerns about losing someone out of radio contact. Nov 25, 2014 how to program motorola mtr2000 repeater. With the pi repeater 1xmtr2000 you get a fully integrated pi repeater controller running on a raspberry pi zero, in a nice tight package that connects directly to the high density connector on your mtr2000.
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. About repeater controler program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. In the audio settings you will need to set aux tx audio control to. Compatible third party products scom, llc scom controllers. Is it possible via the programming software to also. It has the standard controller installed, and i am curious as to the options i have with the controller. No software is included with this cable programming software is readily available online. View online or download motorola mtr2000 installation and operation manual. Programming an mtr2000 for the stm32dvmmtr2k ksdmr network. Mar 15, 2012 does anyone have any experience in what controller hardware could be used to get votingremote receive setup and working with an mtr2000 repeater. My truck has a midland 40 watt, two other trucks have the 15 watt.
When interfacing an mtr2000 station to any external repeater, dstar, dmr, or dvm controller, make sure youve set the station configuration repeaterbase to base so the station looks like a fully independent receiver and transmitter. Onboard selftesting and a microprocessorbased design keeps system uptime at a maximum. Mtr2000 stationrepeater specifications cobra telecom. Hi, i have been looking into putting a repeater on my hunting trailer. The mtr2000 analog repeater is the ideal solution for large inhouse communication systems and wide area trunking or conventional. Rss for motorola gm300 radio, you can program 40 channels to gm300 with this rss. My name is kevin and i am attempting to set up a dmr repeater using your mmdvm repeater kit board and a kenwood tkr850. The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online i. On the station configuration page, configure the mtr2000 for base station operation. Scom programming language extended to support new features.
The all new main board uses the latest technology to provide more functionality than the 7k has at lower cost. K1rfd echostation repeatercontrol software for amateur. This image contains everything you need to get up and running quickly. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. The mmdvmrepeater board is a lot like a hotspot, except it doesnt have a radio built onboard. A highly integrated design, with stateoftheart components, results in a powerful, reliable, but still affordable, repeater controller. Mtr2000 800900 mhz station repeater receiver featuresbenefits mtr2000 75 watt station repeater enhanced features in an economical package mtr2000 station repeater available in. How to make a mmdvm digital repeater n5amds digital voice. Pdf owner manuals and user guides are not affiliated with the products andor names mentioned in this site. Otherwise, we could use the idomatic as the controller. Configure guide for mmdvm repeater kit board linkerv3. This site consists of a compilation of public information available on the internet. 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. Make sure you have the latest version of open repeater software.
This board is heavily based on the repeaterbuilder stm32dvm. Interfacing to the daniels repeater adr interface for dr1x adr interface for dr2x modifying the dr1x adr interface to use with the dr2x. Depending on the mmdvm board this could take a while calibrating the pots on the mmdvm board took me about 30 min with just 1 dmr radio the repeater preforms well. Smartnet and smartzone 8continuous duty contributes to maximizing system uptime. This video shows the new mtr 2000 interface cable provided by northcomm technologies. Eric lemmon wb6fly now that i have some handson experience with mtr2000 repeaters, i can pass along some suggestions. Tltlnet ltr controller to motorola mtr2000 repeater bcr repeater to arcom rc210 bcr. Since the pirepeaterx family of controllers only uses the gpio and standard logic buses i2c, spi, i2s, the hardware is compatible with any operating system you want to use, and any controller software that can interface with the logic buses and gpio pins. We specialize in building low power high functionality radio repeater controllers.
Hello, i am looking to purchase a gr1225 repeater from ebay. Description introduction the motorola mtr2000 base stationrepeater provides analog conventional and trunking capabilities in a reli able, software controlled design. Interfacing a motorola mtr2000 to an external controller. Also in this state the repeater detaches its time slots from the server and appears in the dashboard online, but without time slots. Sd card from your computer and install it in the pirepeater1xmtr2000 controller. Local operation tone remote control spectratac voting 8trunking. Police and fire departments across the country rely on the mtr2000 repeater for their daytoday and emergency communications. Core debian os, svxlink core, web server, front end application, and various dependencies. View and download motorola mtr2000 installation and operation manual online.
Resist the urge to configure it for repeater operation as the external repeater controller will take care of this. 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 front panel switch allows for easily turning off the display to reduce power consumption when youre away. 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. I have 3 uhf mtr2000s to run gb3oy repeater here in the uk. I am having problems with the transmit drive level. The resource is currently listed in in a single category. Supports mototrbo capacity plus single site trunking without a separate hardware controller.
P7330 from sigrid company is gui programming software supporting the. This eliminates most interconnect cables and doesnt occupy any additional rack space, or power outlets. Mtr2000 mtr2000, all models db9 9 pin serial connector, no adapter or batteries required. Any nondmr or wrong cc signal that is higher than this value will bring the repeater in this highly unwanted state. I have 3 uhf mtr2000 s to run gb3oy repeater here in the uk. For that reason we are looking at a low cost controller to provide that functionality. They are easy to program and easily interfaced to an external controller. The mtr2000 base stationrepeater utilises cutting edge technology, providing power levels equivalent to current analogue base stations and repeaters in its class. Interfacing the motorola mtr2000 to external controllers. We recently did a mtr2000 with a mmdvm card made to just slide in and with a little adjustment makes a nice quad mode digital with analog also. Motorolas mtr 2000 station repeater receiver is a continuousduty analog base repeater station for use on both conventional and trunking systems in the vhf, uhf, and 800 and 900 mhz bands. The sweet spot tends to be right around 110, so you might start there.
Programs that allow control of radio repeaters category is a curation of 5 web resources on, svxlink card for raspberrypi, svxlink, simplex. Interfacing the mtr2000 to an external controller arcom rc210 by the reno ham radio club. How to make a mmdvm digital repeater n5amds digital. We hunt western washington state,and these hand helds work ok. Programming an mtr2000 for the stm32dvmmtr2k ksdmr. Our community group likes a courtesy beep on the repeater. More info on interfacing a mtr2000 to a repeater controller. When interfacing an mtr2000 station to any external repeater, dstar, dmr, or dvm controller, make sure youve set the station configuration repeater base to base so the station looks like a fully independent receiver and transmitter. The main category is repeater control programs that is about programs that allow control of radio repeaters. Motorola mtr2000 uhf 100w repeater in good working 403470. The new scom 7330 repeater controller continues the legacy of the 7k repeater controller. The control site can activate or deactivate any of the repeaters through the hv sistemas p8201 remote control unit. The main category is repeatercontrol programs that is about programs that allow control of radio repeaters.
The easily readable highbrightness leds give controller status at a glance. What little information i had discovered on interfacing to the mtr2000 was usually in reference to multitone, community repeater type operations. Using the pirepeater1xmtr2000 with the mtr2000 ics. Maximum flexibility in a small design optimizes site space. The mtr2000 has been replaced by the mtr3000, which is the same ps and pa but a. As such, all of those articles recommended setting the mtr2000 to use carrier squelch for tx and rx. Gr1225 uhf repeater controller question radioreference.
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