CAT-200B

Repeater Controller

Computer Automation Technology, Inc.

4631 N.W. 31st Avenue, Suite 142
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Phone: (954) 978-6171 Fax: (561) 488-2894
Internet: http://www.catauto.com
Table of Contents

Chapter Page
1. Introduction and Specifications 1-1
2. System Configuration 2-1

3. Repeater Control (DTMF) 3-1

4. Repeater Operation 4-1
5. Repeater Programming (DTMF) 5-1
6. Interfacing to Other Equipment 6-1

7. Weather Station Interface 7-1

8. Vocabulary Word List 8-1

9. Drawings 9-1

10. Schematics 10-1

11. Parts List 11-1

12. Remote Transceiver Weather Station 12-1

13. CI-200 Interface Module 13-1

14. DL-1000C Audio Delay Module 14-1

15. RLS-1000B Remote Link Switch 15-1

REVISED 06/25/03 (V1.12)

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Specifications

Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT-200B Repeater Controller.

Programming the CAT-200B is a snap, with its carefully structured uniform
programming commands. The manual is easy to follow and the voice synthesizer
interacts with you during control and programming operation.

Voice Synthesizer
A vocabulary base of 335 words is available to ID your repeater and make voice
announcements.

CW ID
The controller will switch to CW when a repeater user talks over the voice ID.
When the voice ID, message #1 is erased, the controller will ID in CW only.

Courtesy Tone
Separate courtesy tones denote repeater and link receiver activity.

Link Control
The CAT-200B 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. The CAT-200B will suppress your repeater identification from
being transmitted on the transceiver frequency if Zone 2 Channel 5 is disabled.

Weather Station Interface

Provide timely weather announcements on your repeater system. Connect a Peet
Brothers Ultimeter ® U-100, U-800 or U-2000 Weather Station to the serial port
of the CAT-200B. Integrate temperature, wind speed, direction and rainfall
into any of the CAT-200B voice messages. Program a special weather report
message as part of your identification.

Beacon Mode
When the repeater is inactive and Zone 4 Channel 2 is enabled, the CAT-200B
will key the transmitter and announce voice message 7. This message will
repeat at a rate determined by the Beacon timer.

User Function Output Switches

Four open collector user function output switches control equipment at your
repeater site. These switches are controlled manually by DTMF commands or from
within a voice message. They can be made to turn OFF, ON or Momentarily change
state, any time you choose.

User Function Inputs

Four inputs activated by a voltage change from other equipment at the repeater
site, causes the CAT-200B to activate voice messages as alarms or
announcements. The messages will continue to repeat as long as the respective
logic input remains active high. The logic input message timer controls the
time between announcements. Information about the repeater site will be
instantly available.

DTMF Keypad Test

A DTMF keypad test will read back the numbers decoded in a synthesized voice.

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Specifications
Microprocessor P80C51RD2
Memory 25C320
Voice Synthesizer Texas Instruments MSP53C391NI2D
Voice Vocabulary 335 Words
DTMF Receiver MT8870
Operating Temperature -15 to +55 degrees C
Call Letter ID Buffer size VOICE (15) - CW (16)
User Function Outputs (4) Switch 40VDC @ 50mA.
Logic Inputs (4) 10K ohm input impedance
Low (0 to 0.8VDC) High (2.4 to 15VDC)
Logic Outputs Open Collector Relay Driver (28VDC at 50mA)
Audio Input Receiver 0.2 - 2VAC adjustable 10K ohms
Audio Output Transmitter 2VAC adjustable 600 ohms
Power +9 to +12VDC at 50mA
Size 4.5" X 5.0"
Warranty Limited one year, parts and labor.

FCC Part 15 RF Interference

When installed in the RME-200 rack mount enclosure, the CAT-200B 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-200B supports a repeater with a CTCSS decoder and
a transceiver on a fixed frequency.

CAT-200B REPEATER AND TRANSCEIVER CONFIGURATION

J3-25 GROUND
J3-13 RX AUDIO #1
J3-11 TX AUDIO #1
J3-10 PTT #1 REPEATER
J3-4 CTCSS #1
J3-6 COR #1

J3-1 USER INPUT #1

J3-2 USER INPUT #2
J3-21 USER INPUT #3
J3-22 USER INPUT #4

J3-14 USER OUTPUT #1

CAT-200B J3-15
J3-19
J3-20
USER OUTPUT #2
USER OUTPUT #3
USER OUTPUT #4
J3-7 CTCSS ENCODER
J3-8 FAN CONTROL

J3-5 COR #2
J3-3 CTCSS #2
J3-9 PTT #2
J3-12 RX AUDIO #2 TRANSCEIVER
J3-23 TX AUDIO #2
J3-18 GROUND

J3-16 +12VDC OUTPUT

J3-17 GROUND

Figure 2-1

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Dip Switch
An eight-position dipswitch configures various functions of the CAT-200B.
NOTE: Anytime a dipswitch is changed, DC power must be cycled for the CAT-200B
controller to read the new setting.

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 CTCSS
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 CTCSS is active
high.

Switch 5 This switch determines if the CAT-200B is in the Repeater or

Remote Transceiver Weather Station mode. This switch should be OFF if the CAT-
200B is configured as a repeater controller. If the CAT-200B is configured as
a remote weather station controller this switch should be ON. Consult Chapter
12 for a description of the changes in operation.

Switch 6 This switch is used to identify that the CI-200 Interface module is
connected to the CAT-200B.

Switch 7 This switch is used to initialize the CAT-200B. 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 SYSTEM
OK." Set dipswitch #7 to the OFF position.

Switch 8 This switch is used to program a new un-lock 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. This switch is also used to activate
the RS-232 port when the CI-200 is connected. Turn the power off set dipswitch
#8 to on and apply power to the CAT-200B.

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Chapter 3 - Repeater Control

The CAT-200B has 4 Zones for a total of 32 remote control channels. 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: Read Zone 2 channel status. If all the channels are
turned off, the voice will say: "CLEAR."

┌─────────── Zone (2)

Control Operator Code ─┐ │ ┌──────── Read Channel Status (0)
│ │ │
Key-up and send: 100 2 0
Un-key and the voice will say: "ONE FOUR EIGHT"

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
2 Channel 1 ON.
┌─────────── Zone (1 through 4)
Control Operator Code ─┐ │ ┌──────── Channel (1 through 8)
│ │ │ ┌───── Activity (0=OFF 1=ON)
Key-up and send: 100 2 1 1

Un-key and the voice will say: "TWO ONE ON."

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Repeater Control Channels

Zone 1

1 Repeater Transmit Enable*

2 Repeater CTCSS Enable
3 CTCSS and OR Enable
4 Identification Enable*
5 Courtesy Tone Enable*
6 Hang Time Enable*
7 DTMF Muting Enable
8 Repeater Time-out Enable*

Zone 2

1 Link Transmit Enable*

2 Link CTCSS Enable
3 Link Receive Only Enable
4 Link Control Enable*
5 Link Voice Enable
6 Link Auto Disconnect Enable
7 Link To Repeater Output Enable
8 Link Time-out Enable*

Zone 3

1 Logic Input #1 Enable*

2 Logic Input #1 Enable*
3 Logic Input #1 Enable*
4 Logic Input #1 Enable*
5 Switch #1 Enable
6 Switch #2 Enable
7 Switch #3 Enable
8 Switch #4 Enable

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Zone 4

1 DTMF Pad Test Enable*

2 Beacon Mode Enable
3 Weather Report Enable*
4 Fan Control Enable
5 Voice ID Enable*
6 Voice ID Link Inhibit Enable
7 Forced [D] Key Entry Enable*
8 CTCSS Encoder Control Enable

* 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-200B 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, an 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 J3-4.

3. 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.

4. Repeater ID Enable
When this channel is enabled, repeater voice ID will repeat subject to the
setting of the ID timer. This ID will consist of up to 15 words selected from
the voice vocabulary table and is programmed with the [*3101] command.

5. 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.

6. 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. To make the transmitter turn off the instant COR is lost, turn this
channel OFF. This feature is useful when linking to other repeaters or during
band openings.

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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. During
the mute period, cover beeps are transmitted each second to indicate repeater
activity. This feature prevents control commands from being repeated. It
provides an 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 (#).

8. Repeater Time-Out Enable

Repeater time-out is user programmable with the [*601*] timer programming
commands. When the CAT-200B is initialized, this timer defaults to 3 minutes.
When this channel is turned off, the repeater will not time-out.

Zone 2 – Link Control

1. Link Transmitter Enable
This channel must be enabled for link operation. The CAT-200B will respond to
the link 5001 on and 5000 off commands. This channel will automatically be
enabled after a dipswitch #7 initialization reset.

2. Link CTCSS Enable

When this channel is enabled, in addition to a COR input, an input from a CTCSS
decoder at J3-3 must also be present before the repeater will activate. A COR
input by itself will have no affect.

3. Link Receive Only Enable

This channel must be enabled for link receive only operation. The CAT-200B
will respond to the link receive only 5002 on and 5000 off commands. Any
signals received by the link will be heard on the repeater's transmitter.
However, conversations on the repeater will not be rebroadcast on the link
transmitter.

4. Link Control Enable

The CAT-200B will only respond to the Link control commands [5000] and [5001]
through the link input. This greatly reduces the possibility of the CAT-200B
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.

5. Link Voice Enable

When this channel is enabled and the link is enabled, voice messages will be
transmitted by the transceiver. When this channel is off, PTT #2 will not
activate unless repeater COR #1 is active.

6. Link Auto Disconnect Enable

When this channel is enabled, the link will disconnect automatically after a
period of repeater inactivity. The voice will say: “LINK TIME OUT”. 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
[*604*] programming command. When the CAT-200B is initialized, this timer
defaults to 10 minutes.

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7. Link To Repeater Output
This channel should be enabled when the transceiver on port 2 is linked to the
output of a repeater. The repeater port time-out-timer is reset the instant
repeater COR drops. The link port time-out-timer is disabled and the CAT-200B
will identify in CW only.

8. Link Time-out Enable

Link time-out is user programmable with the [*602*] timer programming commands.
When the CAT-200B is initialized, this timer defaults to 3 minutes. When this
channel is turned off, the repeater will not time-out.

Zone 3 – Logic Inputs – Switch Outputs

1. Logic Input #1 Enable
When this channel is enabled, a logic active high input on connector J3-1 will
activate voice message #3. This message is user programmable. The default
message is “EMERGENCY POWER”.

2. Logic Input #2 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic high input on connector J3-2 will
activate voice message #4. This message is user programmable. The default
message is “WEATHER ALERT”.

3. Logic Input #3 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic high input on connector J3-21 will
activate voice message #5. This message is user programmable. The default
message is “INTRUDER ALERT”.

4. Logic Input #4 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic high input on connector J3-22 will
activate voice message #6. This message is user programmable. The default
message is “HIGH TEMPERATURE”.

5. Switch #1 Enable
When this channel is enabled, switch #1 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 14 will
sink 50 MA to ground.

6. Switch #2 Enable
When this channel is enabled, switch #2 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 15 will
sink 50 MA to ground.

7. Switch #3 Enable
When this channel is enabled, switch #3 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 19 will
sink 50 MA to ground.

8. Switch #4 Enable
When this channel is enabled, switch #4 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 20 will
sink 50 MA to ground.

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 Zone 4 - Miscellaneous Control
1. DTMF Pad Test Enable
When this channel is enabled, a repeater user is able to perform a test of
their radio's 12 or 16-button keypad. As the numbers are being decoded, they
are stored in memory. When the repeater user stops transmitting the controller
will read back all the numbers that were decoded.

2. Beacon Mode
When this channel is enabled and there is no activity on the repeater, the CAT-
200B will announce voice message 7 at an interval rate determined by the Beacon
Timer [*605*]. Message 7 defaults to: “CAT-200B BEACON.” The Beacon Timer
defaults to one minute.

3. Weather Report Enable

When this channel is enabled, a repeater user is able to request a weather
report.

4. Fan Control Enable

When this channel is enabled, and PTT #1 turns ON, the Fan Control output J3-8
will turn ON. After PTT #1 turns OFF this fan control output will remain ON
for an additional 60 seconds. Use this output to control a fan relay to cool
the repeater’s transmitter. When this channel is enabled, User function switch
#6 on, off, and momentary operation is not available.

5. Voice Identification Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CAT-200B will identify in voice, using
message #1. When this channel is disabled, the CAT-200B will identify in CW
only.

6. Voice Identification Link Inhibit Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CAT-200B will not accept an input from the
link port while the voice identification is being sent on the repeater port.

7. Forced DTMF Entry D Key

When this channel is enabled it is possible to force a DTMF command even while
port #1 is active. To force a DTMF command, end the command with a [D].

8. CTCSS Encoder Switch Enable

When this channel is enabled, user output switch #5 is converted into a CTCSS
Encoder Switch output. When Port #1 goes active, user output #5 J2 pin 7 will
turn ON. After Port #1 goes inactive, this output will remain ON for an
additional period of time. Use this output to control an external CTCSS
encoder. When this channel is enabled, User function switch #5 on, off, and
momentary operation is not available.

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Chapter 4 - Repeater Operation

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".

Link Disconnect
Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link disconnect control number
[5000]. The CAT-200B will disconnect the link and the voice will say: “LINK
OFF.”

Link Connect
Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link connect control number
[5001]. The CAT-200B will connect the repeater and link and the voice will
say: “LINK ON.”

Link Receive Only

Key-up on the repeater's input and enter the link receive only control number
[5002]. The CAT-200B will connect the repeater and link and the voice will
say: “LINK RECEIVER ON.”

Forced DTMF Command Entry

During normal operation a DTMF command is entered when the port goes inactive.
It is possible to force a DTMF command entry even while the port is active.
The CAT-200 will accept the [D] key as an entry command.

DTMF Muting Override

With DTMF muting enabled, there may be times when it is desirable to pass the
DTMF tones through the repeater or link transmitter. To temporarily disable
DTMF muting, precede the DTMF string with a pound (#).

Voice Message Demo

Key-up and enter the voice prefix followed by a message number. The CAT-200B
will key the transmitter and say the message stored at that location. Example:
With a voice prefix number of 700, play message 3.
Key-up and enter: 7 0 0 0 3
└─┼─┘ └─┴──── Voice Message
└─────────── Voice Prefix
Weather Report
Key-up and enter the weather report prefix followed by a weather condition
number. The CAT-200B will key the transmitter and provide a weather report.
Example: With weather prefix number of 200, request the wind speed and
direction.
Key-up and enter: 2 0 0 0 3 Weather report Command
└─┼─┘ └─┴──── Wind Speed and Direction Report
└─────────── Weather Prefix

WEATHER REPORT COMMANDS

00 Complete Weather Report 03 Wind Speed and Direction Report
01 Inside Temperature Report 04 Rain Fall Report
02 Outside Temperature Report 05 One Minute Wind Speed Report

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Chapter 5 - Repeater Programming By DTMF Tone
This section describes how the repeater owner using a DTMF keypad programs the
CAT-200B controller. The various types of program commands are described in
detail and examples are given in the following text.

Initialization
To initialize the CAT-200B, set dipswitch #7 to on and cycle DC power. During
power-up, the voice will say: "RESET SYSTEM OK." Set dipswitch #7 to off.
Initialization consists of the following operations:

Dipswitch #7 Initialization
1. All memory locations are cleared.
2. The control channels marked with an [*] are enabled.
3. The unlock number is loaded with the default value [1234567].
4. The control operator prefix code is loaded with [100].
6. The timers are set to default values.
7. The voice ID is loaded with CAT-200B Repeater.

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: "CONTROL OK." If the number is
rejected, the voice will say: "ENTER CONTROL." Key-up and enter the seven-digit
number. Set dipswitch #8 to the off position.

Unlocking the Controller By Radio [1234567]

To unlock the controller, key-up and enter the seven digit unlock number. The
voice will say: "CAT 200 CONTROL."

Locking the Controller By Radio [*0]

Key-up and send [*0]. Un-key, the controller will lockup and the voice will
say: "CONTROL EXIT." The controller will lock-up automatically when the
programming timer expires. The voice will say: "TIMER EXIT." The programming
time limit is set for ten minutes.
NOTE: The CAT-200B must be unlocked to perform the following programming
functions.

Send Synthesized Voice Message [*3001]-[*3012]

Key-up and send [*3001]. Un-key and the voice synthesizer will say the ID.

Program Synthesized Voice Message [*3101]-[*3112]

Key-up and send [*3101] followed by the three digit numbers that represents the
words required to construct the ID. Memory space is provided for 15 entries.
Refer to the Voice Vocabulary Word List. Example: Load Repeater ID with
"W4XYZ Repeater"
Message Number────┐ W 4 X Y Z ┌──Repeater
Programming──┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
Command *31 01 890 004 920 930 950 746

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 VOICE MESSAGE NUMBER TABLE
01 Repeater ID Message 07 Beacon Message
02 Weather Report Message 08 Link Connect Message
03 Voice Message #3 09 Link Disconnect Message
04 Voice Message #4 10 Link Auto Disconnect Message
05 Voice Message #5 11 Voice Message #11
06 Voice Message #6 12 Voice Message #12

Erase Synthesized Voice Message [*3201]-[*3212]

Key-up and send [*32XX]. Un-key and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." The
voice message will be erased.

CW ID Memory Storage
Memory space is provided for a CW identification. The buffer will accept 16
characters. If a repeater user talks over the voice ID, the CAT-200B will
switch to the CW ID. If Zone 4 Channel 5 is disabled, the controller will ID
in CW only. During initialization, the CW buffer is loaded with "CAT200/R."

Send Repeater CW ID [*33]

Key-up and send [*33]. Un-key and the CAT-200B will send the CW ID.

Program Repeater CW ID [*34]

Key-up and send [*34], followed by the two digit numbers that represents the
call letter identification. Memory space is provided for (16) entries. Refer
to the CW ID programming table. Example: Load CW ID memory buffer with DE
W4XYZ/R.
Programming──┐ D E SPACE W 4 X Y Z / R
Command │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
*34 13 14 38 32 04 33 34 35 36 27

CW ID PROGRAMMING TABLE
00=ZERO 05=FIVE 10=A 15=F 20=K 25=P 30=U 35=Z
01=ONE 06=SIX 11=B 16=G 21=L 26=Q 31=V 36=/
02=TWO 07=SEVEN 12=C 17=H 22=M 27=R 32=W
03=THREE 08=EIGHT 13=D 18=I 23=N 28=S 33=X
04=FOUR 09=NINE 14=E 19=J 24=O 29=T 34=Y

Erase Repeater CW ID [*35]

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 stop.

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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-200B is powered up with dip-switch #7 set to the on position.

Control Operator Prefix Number Repeater [*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].

Voice Demonstration Control Number [*502*]

This number must be entered to PLAY one of the voice messages. This number
must precede the voice message number. Example: To program a Voice
Demonstration Control Number of 700, key-up and send [*502*700]. Un-key and
the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

DTMF Pad Test Number [*503*]

This number must be entered to initiate a DTMF keypad test. Example: To
program a DTMF Pad Test Number of 375, key-up and send [*503*375]. Un-key and
the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Weather Report Control Number [*504*]

This number must be entered to initiate a weather report. Example: To program
a weather report Control Number of 200, key-up and send [*504*200]. Un-key and
the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Link Disconnect Control Number [*505*]

This number is used to disconnect the link. Example: To program a link
disconnect control number of 5000, key-up and send [*505*5000]. Un-key and the
voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Link Connect Control Number [*506*]

This number is used to connect the link. Example: To program a link connect
control number of 5001, key-up and send [*506*5001]. Un-key and the voice will
say: "CONTROL OK."

Link Receive Only Control Number [*507*]

This number is used to activate the link receive only mode. Example: To program
a link receive only control number of 5002, key-up and send [*507*5002]. Un-key
and the voice will say: "CONTROL OK."

Control Operator Prefix Number Link [*508*]

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. To program a Control Operator Prefix of [300], key-up and send
[*508*300]. Un-key, the voice will say: "CONTROL OK." The default number is
[300].

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Read Control And Prefix Numbers [*501 - *508]
Use this programming command to read the control operator and prefix numbers.
Example: Key-up and enter [*501], un-key and the voice will say: "CODE FIVE
ZERO ONE IS ONE ZERO ZERO."

Timer Memory
This memory area is reserved for storage of [8] timers. These timers are user
programmable. When the CAT-200B is initialized, these timers are automatically
loaded with default values.

Repeater Time-out [*601*]

This timer limits the length of a transmission. This timer is programmable
between 60 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.

Link Time-out [*602*]

The link time-out timer limits the maximum length of a transmission. This
timer is programmable between 60 and 1799 seconds. Example: To program the
timer for 3 minutes, key-up and enter [*602*180]. Un-key and the voice will
say: "CONTROL OK." When initialize, this timer defaults to 180 seconds.

Repeater ID Timer [*603*]

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 60 and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 480 seconds.

Link Auto Disconnect Timer [*604*]

During link operation if Zone 2 channel 6 is enabled the link will disconnect
automatically after a period inactivity. This timer is programmable between 60
and 1799 seconds. The timer default is 600 seconds.

Beacon Mode Timer [*605*]

When Zone 4 channel 2 is enabled and the repeater is inactive, the CAT-200B
will automatically transmit voice message 7. The message will repeat per the
setting of this timer. This timer is programmable between 60 and 1799 seconds.
The timer default is 60 seconds.

Logic Input Message Timer [*606*]

This timer sets the time between logic input message announcements. The
messages will continue to repeat as long as the respective logic input remains
active high. This timer is programmable between 60 and 1799 seconds. The
timer default is 600 seconds.

COR Drop to Courtesy Beep Timer [*610*]

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 [*611*]

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.

5-4
Read Timer Settings [*601 - *611]
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 60 IS
THREE MINUTES."

Audio Test Tone [*91 - *92 - *93]

The CAT-200B will generate a 1000Hz test tone. Use this tone as a reference
when setting audio levels. To activate the tone, as TX1 audio, key-up and
enter [*91]. To activate the tone, as TX2 audio, key-up and enter [*92]. To
activate the tone, as TX1 and TX2 audio, key-up and enter [*93].

Program Repeater Courtesy Tone [*940 - *946]

The CAT-200B will generate this courtesy tone each time there is loss of signal
by the repeater receiver and the link is turned OFF.

Program Repeater Courtesy Tone [*950 - *956]

The CAT-200B will generate this courtesy tone each time there is loss of signal
by the repeater receiver and the link is turned ON.

Program Link Courtesy Tone [*960 - *966]

The CAT-200B will generate this courtesy tone each time there is loss of signal
by the link receiver.

Program Link Courtesy Tone [*970 - *976]

The CAT-200B will generate this courtesy tone each time there is loss of signal
by the link receiver and the link is in the receive only mode.

TONE FREQUENCY #1 FREQUENCY #2 TONE FREQUENCY #1 FREQUENCY #2

0 NONE NONE 4 800Hz 800Hz
1 1000Hz NONE 5 800Hz 1000Hz
2 800Hz NONE 6 1000Hz 800Hz
3 1000Hz 1000Hz

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: "CONTROLL EXIT." If you fail to
exit the programming mode, the CAT-200B will return to normal repeater
operation. The voice will say: TIMER EXIT."

5-5
DTMF Programming Commands (Repeater)
ENTRY DESCRIPTION DEFAULT
*27 READ WEATHER STATION DATA SETTING
*30XX SEND VOICE MESSAGE (01-12)
*31XX PROGRAM VOICE MESSAGE (01-12)
*32XX ERASE VOICE MESSAGE (01-12)
*501* PROGRAM CONTROL OPERATOR NUMBER (REPEATER INPUT) 100
*502* PROGRAM VOICE DEMOSTRATION PREFIX 700
*503* PROGRAM DTMF PAD TEST NUMBER 375
*504* PROGRAM WEATHER REPORT PREFIX 200
*505* PROGRAM LINK DISCONNECT NUMBER 5000
*506* PROGRAM LINK CONNECT NUMBER 5001
*507* PROGRAM LINK RECEIVE ONLY NUMBER 5002
*508* PROGRAM CONTROL OPERATOR NUMBER (LINK INPUT) 300
*601* PROGRAM REPEATER TIME-OUT TIMER (60 - 1799 SECONDS) 300
*602* PROGRAM LINK TIME-OUT TIMER (60 - 1799 SECONDS) 300
*603* PROGRAM REPEATER ID TIMER (60 - 1799 SECONDS) 480
*604* PROGRAM LINK AUTO DISCONNECT TIMER (60 - 1799 SECONDS) 600
*605* PROGRAM BEACON MODE TIMER (60-1799 SECONDS) 60
*606* PROGRAM LOGIC INPUT MESSAGE TIMER (60-1799 SECONDS) 600
*610* PROGRAM COR DROP TO COURTESY BEEP TIMER (0.1 – 9.9 SECONDS) 1.0
*611* PROGRAM COURTESY BEEP TO PTT DROP TIMER (0.1 – 9.9 SECONDS) 4.0
*91 TRANSMIT AUDIO TEST TONE (REPEATER)
*92 TRANSMIT AUDIO TEST TONE (LINK)
*93 TRANSMIT AUDIO TEST TONE (REPEATER + LINK)
*9X READ COURTESY TONE (4-5-6-7)
*94X PROGRAM REPEATER COURTESY TONE (0–6) TONE 5
*95X PROGRAM REPEATER COURTESY TONE WITH LINK ENABLED (0–6) TONE 1
*96X PROGRAM LINK COURTESY TONE (0–6) TONE 2
*97X PROGRAM LINK COURTESY TONE WITH LINK IN RECEIVE ONLY (0–6) TONE 4
*0 MANUAL EXIT OF PROGRAMMING MODE

5-6
Chapter 6 – Interfacing to Other Equipment

Interfacing the CAT-200B to your repeater system is a simple matter. A minimum

of two inputs and two outputs are required for the CAT-200B 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 voice, and courtesy tone.
Additional connections are required to realize all features of the CAT-200B.

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-200B to ON for
(negative logic) and OFF for (positive logic).

Connection to Receiver
Connect the repeater receiver audio output to J3-13 and the COR to J3-6 of the
CAT-200B. 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-200B board to add pull-up resistors.

Connection to Transmitter
Locate your repeater’s Push-To-Talk input. When grounded, this line will make
the repeater transmit. Connect the CAT-200B PTT #1 output (J3-10) 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 (J3-
11) to this line.

Connection to CTCSS Decoder

If your repeater receiver has a CTCSS decoder output, connect it to J3-4. In
addition to COR, the CAT-200B requires an active high input to represent a
CTCSS input. If the CTCSS input is active low set dipswitch #2 on.

Interface Review
1. Are dipswitches #1 through #8 in their proper positions?
2. Is the PTT-1 output at J3-10 connected to the transmitter PTT input?
3. Is the TX1 Audio at J3-11 connected to the transmitter audio input?
4. Is the COR-1 at J3-6 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 J3-13 connected to the receiver audio output?
8. Is the audio input level sufficient for the DTMF decoder?

6-1
Connector Kit
Included with the controller is a connector kit containing a 25 pin “D”
connector to mate with J3, a 2.5mm power plug to mate with J2 (center pin is
[+]), 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 R36
and R37 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 C10 and C11 positions to de-emphasize the audio.

Power Supply
The CAT-200B is powered by an external 12VDC power supply. Connect the
positive lead of the supply to the center pin of the coaxial power connector J2
and the negative lead to the outer conductor.

Audio Level Adjustment

The audio mixing-switching circuits of the CAT-200B are optimized around an
input and output of –10dBM (220mV).

Connect a signal generator to the repeater’s receiver input. Adjust the signal
generator’s output for a standard test signal of 1000 Hz at 3 KHz deviation.
If a signal generator is not available, select a handi-talkie that you suspect
has the DTMF tone pad adjusted for approximately 3 KHz deviation.
Key-up on the repeater input and send a DTMF tone. Adjust the RX1 control R10
for 220 mVAC at TP1. If a link transceiver is connected to the CAT-200B, key-
up and send the LINK enable command [5001]. Key-up on the LINK receiver input
and send a DTMF tone. Adjust RX2 control R16 for 220 mVAC at TP1.

J2

J3
J4
TX1 RX1
R4 R10

TX2 RX2
SW1 R11 R16

VOICE
R28

J5

TP1

Figure 6-1

6-2
Once the RX1, and RX2 audios are adjusted, key-up on the repeater input and
send a DTMF tone. Monitor the REPEATER transmitter. Adjust the TX1 Audio
level control (R4) as required to set the repeater transmitter deviation to 3
KHz or as desired. If the repeaters transmit 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.
If a link transceiver is connected, key-up on the repeater input and send a
DTMF tone. Monitor the LINK transmitter. Adjust the TX2 Audio level control
(R11) as required to set the link transmitter deviation to 3 KHz or as desired.
If the link transmit audio input is very sensitive and you find the TX2 Audio
level control is near minimum, set the jumper plug at J4 between pins 1 and 2.
Compare the receive and synthesized voice audio and adjust the voice Level
(R28) as desired. The synthesized voice should be slightly lower than the
receive audio.

Unlock the CAT-200B by keying-up on the repeater input and entering: [1234567].
Key-up and enter the [*91] test tone programming command. Verify that the test
tone provides approximately 1.5 KHz transmitter deviation. Key-up and enter
[*0] to exit the programming mode.

Test Point TP1 – Receiver Audio

This test point displays the receive audio level at the input of the DTMF
decoder. Adjust RX1 and RX2 for 200mVAC of DTMF audio.

Repeater Interface (J3)

Connector J3 provides an interface to the repeater and transceiver.

13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 +

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

1. LOGIC INPUT #1 10. PTT #1 19. SWITCH #3

2. LOGIC INPUT #2 11. TX AUDIO #1 20. SWITCH #4
3. CTCSS #2 12. RX AUDIO #2 21. LOGIC INPUT #3
4. CTCSS #1 13. RX AUDIO #1 22. LOGIC INPUT #4
5. COR #2 14. SWITCH #1 23. TX AUDIO #2
6. COR #1 15. SWITCH #2 24. RESERVED
7. CTCSS ENCODER SWITCH 16. +12VDC OUTPUT 25. GROUND
8. FAN CONTROL 17. GROUND
9. PTT #2 18. GROUND

Figure 6-2

6-3
Weather Station Interface (J5)
Connector J5 provides an interface to the CI-200 Interface Board.

1. +12VDC 2. GROUND 3. +5VDC 4. RX DATA 5. TX DATA

Figure 6-3

CTCSS Decoder
Connect the TS-64 CTCSS Encoder/Decoder assembly to the CAT-200B as described
in Figure 6-5. The decoder must be connected to discriminator audio. Speaker
or volume control audio will have insufficient low frequency CTCSS tone
content.

TS-64
RED
+12VDC [1] +12VDC

2200 OHM PULL-UP RESISTOR

WHITE
CAT-200 ( J3-4) [5] RX AUDIO MUTE

GRAY
TRNSMITTER PTT [2] PTT OUTPUT

GREEN
DISCRIMINATOR [4] DISCRIMINATOR

YELLOW
TRANSMITTER EXCITER [6] CTCSS TONE OUT

BLACK
GROUND [3] GROUND

ORANGE
CAT-200 (J3-10) [8] PTT INPUT

VIOLET
GROUND [9] HANG-UP

BLUE
CAT-200 (J3-13) [2] HIGH PASS OUT

Figure 6-5

Connector Kit
The connector kit contains a DB25 male connector with hood, a 2.5 mm DC power
plug, two 2200-ohm pull-up resistors and two .0047uF capacitors. If the CAT-
200B is supplied with discriminator audio, install the .0047uF capacitor on the
board at position C10 or C11 in the case of the link receiver. If required
install the 2200 ohm resistors on the CAT-200B board to pull-up the COR inputs.

6-4
Chapter 7 - Weather Station Interface

Provide timely weather announcements on your repeater system. Connect a Peet

Brothers Ultimeter ® U-100, U-800 or U-2000 Weather Station to the serial port
of the CAT-200B. Integrate temperature, wind speed, direction, and rainfall
rate into any of the CAT-200B voice messages. Program a special weather report
message as part of your identification.

Peet Brothers Weather Station Setup

Connect the weather station component cables as described
in the weather station owner’s manual. Install the 9 volt
battery. If will be necessary to set the weather
station's clock. G
BK R Y

Peet Brothers Interconnect

Purchase a four-conductor telephone cable. Hold the
modular connector with the latch down and the gold
contacts up. Check that the black wire is on the left
side of the modular connector. Cut the modular connector
off of the other end of the telephone cable. Strip the
cable and cut off the red and yellow wires. Strip the
green and black wires.

CAT-200B - Weather Station Interface

Connect your Peet Brothers Weather Station to the CI-200 as described in Figure
7-1. On the CI-200 set the J2 jumper plug to the WS position. On the CAT-200B
set dipswitch #6 to ON. Set Zone 4 Channel 3 to on to enable weather station
information.
BLACK
GREEN

9 5

N
W E CI-200 CAT-200B
20 J3
S 12345
J5
12345
ULTIMETER 100 +12V
GND
DATA IN
DATA OUT

Figure 7-1
To provide continuous weather information to the CAT-200B, the weather station
must be in the “LONG DATA MODE.” On the keyboard display unit: press and hold
the [CLEAR] and [RAIN FALL] keys for three seconds.
To test the interface, unlock the CAT-200B and enter the [*27] programming
command. If the controller is receiving data, the voice synthesizer will say:
"LONG DATA VERIFY." If a problem exists the voice will say "ERROR NO DATA."

7-1
Weather Report
Key-up and enter the weather report prefix followed by a weather condition
number. The CAT-200B will key the transmitter and provide a weather report.
Example: With weather prefix number of 200, request the wind speed and
direction.
Key-up and enter: 2 0 0 0 3 Weather report Command
└─┼─┘ └─┴──── Wind Speed and Direction Report
└─────────── Weather Prefix

WEATHER REPORT COMMANDS

00 Complete Weather Report
01 Inside Temperature Report
02 Outside Temperature Report
03 Wind Speed and Direction Report
04 Rain Fall Report
05 Five Minute Peak Wind Speed Report
06 High and Low Temperature
07 Wind Chill
08 Air Pressure (Not Available in U-100)
09 Humidity (Not Available in U-100)

7-2
CAT-200B Programming Information
Nine new voice variables have been added to the vocabulary list to announce
weather information during the repeater ID or other voice messages.

VARIABLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE (VARIABLE IN BOLD)

110 INSIDE TEMPERATURE 75 Degrees

111 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE 40 Degrees

The wind is out of the EAST at 10
112 WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION
miles per hour
113 RAIN FALL Today’s rain fall is .2 inches
The one minute wind speed is 25 miles
114 ONE MINUTE WIND SPEED
per hour
115 HIGH / LOW TEMPERATURE

116 WIND CHILL

117 AIR PRESSURE

118 HUMIDITY

Program Voice Message With Temperature Variables

To program a voice message with the temperature load the number [111].
Example: Load message 3 with the actual temperature. The voice will say: "THE
TEMPERATURE IS 75 DEGREES]"

Message Number ─────┐ ┌── Actual Temperature

*31 03 830 824 482 111

Program Voice Message With Wind Speed And Direction

Variables
To program a voice message with the wind speed and direction load the number
[112]. Example: Load message 2 with the actual wind speed and direction. The
Voice will Say: "THE WIND IS OUT OF THE EAST AT 10 MILES PER HOUR]." If the
wind speed is 0 miles per hour, the voice will say: "THE WIND IS CALM".

Message Number ─────┐ ┌── Actual Wind Direction and Speed

*31 02 112

Program Voice Message With Rain Fall Variables

To program a voice message with the rainfall load the number [114]. Example:
Load message 3 with the rainfall. The voice will say: "TODAY'S RAIN FALL IS .1
INCHES]"
Message Number ────┐ ┌── Today's Rain Fall since midnight
*31 03 113

7-3
The Peet Brothers weather station resets the rain gauge at 12:00 A.M. and is
under the control of the Peet Brothers weather station clock.

Program Voice Message With Complete Weather Report

To program a voice message with a complete weather report load message 2 with:
"THE TEMPERATURE IS 75 DEGREES THE WIND IS OUT OF THE EAST AT 10 MILES PER
HOUR.”
Message Number ────┐
*31 02 830 824 482 111 150 112

7-4
Chapter 8 - Voice Vocabulary
Zero............. 000 C Frequency........ 388
One.............. 001 C................ 270 Friday........... 389
Two.............. 002 Call............. 272 From............. 390
Three............ 003 Calling.......... 273 Full............. 392
Four............. 004 Calm............. 271 G
Five............. 005 Cancel........... 274 G................ 410
Six.............. 006 Cat.............. 275 Get.............. 412
Seven............ 007 Caution.......... 276 Go............... 413
Eight............ 008 Change........... 279 Golf............. 414
Nine............. 009 Charlie.......... 280 Good............. 415
Ten.............. 010 Check............ 281
Eleven........... 011 Clear............ 283
H
Twelve........... 012 H................ 440
Closed........... 285 Ham.............. 443
Thirteen......... 013 Club............. 286
Fourteen......... 014 Hamfest.......... 444
Code............. 287 Have............. 445
Fifteen.......... 015 Come............. 288
Sixteen.......... 016 Hertz............ 449
Complete......... 289 High............. 450
Seventeen........ 017 Condition........ 292
Eighteen......... 018 Hotel............ 453
Connect.......... 294 Hour............. 454
Nineteen......... 019 Contact.......... 295
Twenty........... 020 Hours............ 455
Control.......... 296 Hundred.......... 456
Thirty........... 030
Forty............ 040 D I
Fifty............ 050 D................ 310 I................ 470
Sixty............ 060 Danger........... 311 Ice.............. 471
Seventy.......... 070 Data............. 312 Icing............ 472
Eighty........... 080 Date............. 313 Identify......... 473
Ninety........... 090 Day.............. 314 In............... 475
A Days............. 315 Inches........... 474
Decrease......... 317 India............ 477
A................ 210 Degree........... 318
A.M.............. 211 Information...... 478
Delay............ 319 Ing(suffix)...... 479
Above............ 214 Delta............ 320
Adjust........... 217 Inputs........... 480
Direction........ 322 Intruder......... 481
Advise........... 218 Do............... 323
Again............ 221 Is............... 482
Down............. 324 It............... 483
Alert............ 223
All.............. 224 E J
Alpha............ 225 E................ 340 J................ 500
Amateur.......... 228 East............. 341 Juliet........... 502
An............... 230 Echo............. 342
And.............. 231 Ed (suffix)...... 343 K
Area............. 235 Emergency........ 344 K................ 530
As............... 236 End.............. 345 Key.............. 531
Assistance....... 237 Enter............ 346 Keypad........... 532
At............... 239 Error............ 348 Kilo............. 533
Attempt.......... 240 Exit............. 350 L
Attention........ 241 F L................ 550
B F................ 370 Last............. 552
B................ 250 Failure.......... 372 Left............. 554
Back............. 251 Fall............. 393 Let.............. 556
Band............. 252 Fast............. 374 Lima............. 559
Base............. 253 Feet............. 376 Link............. 561
Beacon........... 254 File............. 378 List............. 562
Below............ 255 For.............. 004 Load............. 563
Bravo............ 257 Foxtrot.......... 386 Long............. 566
By............... 260 Freezing......... 387 Low.............. 568
8-1
Lower............ 569 Pound............ 694 This............. 833
M Power............
Preset...........
695
697
This-is..........
Thunderstorms....
834
836
M................ 580
Machine.......... 581 Press............ 698 Thursday......... 837
Make............. 583 Pressure......... 699 Time............. 838
Manual........... 585 Q Timer............
To...............
839
002
Many............ 586 Q................ 720
Meeting.......... 593 Quebec........... 721 Today............ 840
Mega............. 594 Todays........... 852
Message.......... 595
R Tomorrow......... 841
R................ 730 Tone............. 854
Meter............ 596 Radio............ 731
Meters........... 597 Tonight.......... 842
Rain............. 733 Tornado.......... 843
Mike............. 599 Range............ 735
Miles............ 600 Traffic.......... 845
Ready............ 737 Transceiver...... 853
Minus............ 603 Receive.......... 738
Minute........... 604 Transmit......... 846
Receiver......... 739 Try.............. 848
Minutes.......... 605 Remote........... 743
Mobile........... 606 Tuesday.......... 849
Repeat........... 745 Turn............. 850
Monday........... 608 Repeater......... 746
Month............ 609 Type............. 851
Reset............ 747 U
Move............. 611 Right............ 749
N Road............. 750 U................
Uniform..........
870
871
N................ 620 Roger............ 751
Near............. 621 Romeo............ 752 Unit............. 872
Net.............. 623 Until............ 874
New.............. 624
S Up............... 875
S................ 770 Use(noun)........ 876
Next............. 625 Saturday......... 772
Night............ 626 Use(verb)........ 877
Seconds.......... 774 V
No............... 627 Send............. 777
Normal........... 628 Sent............. 778 V................ 880
North............ 629 Service.......... 781 Verify........... 882
Not.............. 630 Set.............. 782 Version.......... 883
November......... 631 Severe........... 783 Victor........... 884
Now.............. 632 Short............ 784 W
Number........... 633 Sierra........... 788 W................ 890
O Slow............. 790 Wait............. 891
O................ 650 Snow............. 791 Warning.......... 892
Of............... 653 South............ 792 Watch............ 893
Off.............. 654 Speed............ 793 Watts............ 894
On............... 656 Star............. 795 Weather.......... 896
Open............. 657 Start............ 796 Wednesday........ 897
Operator......... 659 Stop............. 797 Week............. 898
Or............... 660 Storm............ 798 Weekday.......... 899
Oscar............ 662 Sunday........... 799 Welcome.......... 900
Other............ 663 System........... 801 West............. 902
Out.............. 664 S (plural)....... 802 What............. 903
Over............. 665 T Whiskey.......... 904
P T................ 820 Will.............
Wind.............
905
906
P................ 680 Tango............ 821
P.M.............. 681 Temperature...... 824 Wind Chill....... 907
Papa............. 682 Test............. 826 With............. 908
Per.............. 683 Than............. 827 X
Rercent.......... 684 Thank-You........ 828 X................ 920
Plan............. 688 That............. 829 X-Ray............ 921
Please........... 689 The(shortE)...... 830 Y
Plus............. 690 The(longE)....... 831 Y................ 930
Point............ 691 Then............. 832 Yankee........... 931
8-2
Year............. 932 UF #5 OFF........ 163
Yes.............. 934 UF #5 ON......... 164
You.............. 936 UF #5 MON........ 165
Your............. 937 UF #6 OFF........ 166
Z UF
UF
#6
#6
ON.........
MON........
167
168
Z................ 950
Zed.............. 951
Zero............. 952 * Requires CI-200
Zone............. 953
Zulu............. 954 NOTE:
Humidity requires
Pause Ultimeter 800 or 2000.
Pause 1.......... 960
Pause 2.......... 961 Air Pressure requires
Pause 3.......... 962 Ultimeter 2000.
Pause 4.......... 963
Weather
Variables
Inside Temp...... 110
Outside Temp..... 111
Wind Speed....... 112
Rainfall......... 113
Peak Wind........ 114
High/Low Temp.... 115*
Wind Chill....... 116*
Air Pressure..... 117*
Humidity......... 118*

Link Port
Control
Link Port Off.... 120
Link Port On..... 121
Link Port Rec.... 122

User Switch
Control
500 mSEC Delay... 150
UF #1 OFF........ 151
UF #1 ON......... 152
UF #1 MON........ 153
UF #2 OFF........ 154
UF #2 ON......... 155
UF #2 MON........ 156
UF #3 OFF........ 157
UF #3 ON......... 158
UF #3 MON........ 159
UF #4 OFF........ 160
UF #4 ON......... 161
UF #4 MON........ 162

8-3
Chapter 9 - Diagram

CAT-200B
Figure 9-1

CI-200
Figure 9-2

9-1
 DL-1000C Audio Delay Board
Figure 9-3

RLS-1000B Remote Link Switch

Figure 9-4

9-2
Chapter 10 - Schematic

Controller Board (CAT-200B) Sheet 1 of 2

Controller Board (CAT-200B) Sheet 2 of 2
Interface Board (CI-200) Sheet 1 of 1
Audio Delay Board (DL-1000C) Sheet 1 of 1
Remote Link Switch (RLS-1000B) Sheet 1 of 2
Remote Link Switch (RLS-1000B) Sheet 2 of 2

10-1
 1 2 3 4 5

U14
17 U5
P3.5 18 ATF1502ASL
R29
12MHz P3.6 10K SW1
3 1 20 43 25 43 16 1
XTAL2 P0.0 42 26 O_1 SW_1 44 15 2
COR#1 Logic
Y1 P0.1 41 27 O_2 SW_2 1 14 3
CTCSS#1 Logic
2 COR#2 Logic +5V
P0.2 40 28 O_3 SW_3 2 13 4
P0.3 39 O_4 SW_4 8 12 5
CTCSS#2 Logic
P0.4 38
R35 SW_5 9 11 6
Transceiver WX
21 P0.5 37 10K 29 SW_6 10 7
CI- 200 Board Attached
+5V XTAL1 P0.6 36 32 D_1 9 8
Init Controller
Unlock
RST
P0.7 31 D_2 Optional
U9 33 D_3 SW DIP-8 Pull Up R36 R37
MCP101-485 D_4
2 3 10 15 12 Resistors
Vdd RST RESET INT1 STB R17 U6

G
4 20 11 10K ULN2804
P1.2 5 21 S1 IN_1 39 18 1 1
TP2 Alarm #1 Input

1
P1.3 6 18 S2 IN_2 37 17 01 I1 2
33 P1.4 7 19 S3 IN_3 14 16 02 I2 3
ALE P1.5 S4 IN_4 34 15 03 I3 4 2 Alarm #2 Input

1
32 IN_5 16 14 04 I4 5
PSEN 3 IN_6 17 13 05 I5 6
+5V 15 Vcc1 IN_7 38 U2 12 06 I6 7 3
23 Vcc2 IN_8 MSP53C391_2 11 07 I7 8
CTCSS #2
+12V +5V 35 Vcc3 5 3 12 9 08 I8
Vcc4 VO_1 D0 DAC- DA 1 Gnd
4 2 4
10 VO_2 7 1 D1 CTCSS #1
22 Gnd1 VO_3 6 16 D2 13
DA2
1 30 Gnd2 VO_4 40 15 D3 DAC+ 5
Gnd3 VO_5 EN COR2-A COR #2
42 41 9
2 Gnd4 VO_6 6 INIT 7
EOS WR 6
COR1-A COR #1
3 13 14 8
~RST RST IRQ OSC
4 11 24 21
RXD RST RST Alarm #3 Input
5 13 36
TXD STB 22 Alarm #4 Input
J5
16
CI-200 Interface P3.4
1 14 1
INT0

+5V
U12 Y2
MT8870D 3.5MHz 10
24 11 8 2 1 C24
PTT #1
P2.0 25 12 D0 OSC .1uf
P2.1 26 13 D1 7 9
P2.2 27 14 D2 OSC PTT #2
P2.3 D3 17
4 SGT 7
REF CTCSS Encoder
R32
1 16
+5V + EST 8
560K Fan Control
15 2
STB -
R31 R30 14
U11 10 3 U3
+5V CS OUT DTMF Switch #1
AT25C630 TPIC6C595
100K 100K
1 8 2 3
CS P1.6 S IN S In D0 15
4
1

7 5 30 28 15 D1 5
Switch #2
HOLD SI P2.6 P2.4 Audio SW A SRCK SRCK D2 6
2 9 29 10 D3 11 19
SO P1.7 P2.5 Audio SW B TP1 RCK RCK D4 Switch #3
12
3 6 31 19
Audio SW C ~RST
7 D5 13
WP SCK P2.7 P3.7 CLR D6 14 20
3 2 D7 Switch #4
P1.1 P1.0 Beep Audio
9 8
S Out G
89C51RD2BN
J3

RCK
Computer Automation Technology, Inc.
S IN
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
SRCK
Title
CAT-200B Repeater Controller
Size Document Number Rev
B 9000-027 B
Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2001Sheet 1 of 2
1 2 3 4 5
 R13 33K
U8A 1 2
Voice Audio 12 R13 10K R12
C12 RX#1
14 4 1
13 10K
.0047uf U7B +5V Filtered
6 - MC4053
A
7
R26 R20 5 + U8B 6
- J3
2 R13 7
33K 33K LM1458 RX#2
15 3 1 5 +
C20 1 U4B T X #1
10K LM348 R3
.001 B +
MC4053 Level 11
T X #1 Audio Out
-5V Filtered R4 C7 620
R13 5K 10uf
5 1

10K

47K J4
TX2
R5
Attentuator
1
2
3

R25 C25 2.2K

R34 R22 R13
6 1 R7
C4 R19 10K Beep Audio
R1
DA1 U7A 33K 33K 10K
.1uf 100
.1uf 82K
2 -
1 C13 R21 +5V Filtered
3 + C14 .015uf 10K
.015uf
C5 R18 2
DA2 LM1458 -
1
.1uf 82K
3 + T X #2
R24 U4A
10K R28 LM348 Level R2
+

10K 23
Voice Adjust R6
T X #2 Audio Out
47K -5V Filtered R11 C6 620
5K 10uf

13 RX#1 Audio Input

C10

Optional C8
12
R8 RX#2 Audio Input
J7 RX #1 .1uf
5 4 3 2 1 33K
Level 17, 18, 25 Ground
R9
13
COR1-A -
14
+12V 12 10K R10
+5V Filtered +5V +12V
+
U4D 10K U1 LM340
R27 16
LM348 2 1
V Out V In +12V Out
RX#1 100 +
Gnd

+ C22 C1
MC4053 10uf C3 .1uf
C
3

C19 3 C2 470uf
4 .1uf F1
J2
DTMF C11
5
+12V Input
.1uf U8C C9 0.5A Fuse
Optional
R23
J6 R14 CR1
10K RX #2 .1uf
5 4 3 2 1 1N6278A
33K Level
+5V U13
-5V Filtered
R15
9 ICL7660CPA
COR2-A -
8 R16
+12V 10K + R33
+ 10 10K C26 2 5
U4C 10uf CAP+
VOUT
LM348 4 10uf 100
CAP- C27 10uf Computer Automation Technology, Inc.
RX#2
8 3 + C23 + Fort Lauderdale, Florida
V+ GND
Title
CAT-200B Repeater Controller
Size Document Number Rev
B 9000-027 B
Date: T uesday, November 20, 2001 Sheet 2 of 2
 +5V

U4
MAX232
+ C6
+ C5 1 2 10uf
10uf C1+ V+
J1
3 6
+5V U2 +5V C1- V-
4 10uf 1 DCD
35 44 C2+ + C3
EA/VPP Vcc + C4 5
43 10uf C2- 2
P0.0 TXD
20 42
XTAL2 P0.1 41 11 14
P0.2 40 T1_IN T1_OUT 3
P0.3 RXD
Y1 39
12 MHz Resonator P0.4 38 10 7
P0.5 37 T2_IN T2_OUT 4
P0.6 DTR
21 36 +5V
XTAL1 P0.7 12 13
24 R1_OUT R1_IN 5
P2.0 Ground
+5V 25
MCP101-485 P2.1 26 R1 9 8
U1
2 1 10 P2.2 27 10K R2_OUT R2_IN 6
Vdd RST RESET P2.3 DSR
28

Gnd
P2.4 29
P2.5 30 7
P2.6 RTS

3
31
33 P2.7
32 ALE 2 8
PSEN P10 CTS
3
P11 4

3
14 P12 5 9
INT0 P13 WX Station In
15 6 Q1
16 INT1 P14 7 2N7000
17 P34 P15 8 2
19 P35 P16 9
18 RD P17
WR DB-9 Connector

1
11 Peet RS232
RXD R2 C1 Female
22 13 4.7K .001uf
Gnd TXD

80C32_PLCC_2
J2

1
2
3
J um pe r pi ns 1 a nd 2 for interfacing with the Peet Bros weather station.
J um pe r pi ns 2 and 3 for interfacing with the CAT-200 serial port..

+5V
U3 J3
LM340LA/TO92
1 3 1 + 12 Volts In
VOUT VIN

C8 C2 C7 2 Ground
GND

.1uf .1uf .1uf

2

N/C 3 + 5 Volts In

4 Serial Data Out To CAT-200

5 Serial Data In From CAT-200

CAT-200 Interface

Title
C I-200 Interface Board
Size Document Number Rev
B
9000-026 A
Date: Monday, July 23, 2001 Sheet 1 of 1
 U6D
11
13
12

74HC02 U1
U2A CY7C187
1 3 A0
2 CLK Q0 4 1 10
1 - 2 Gate Voltage High
A1 U6A
EN Q1 5 2 A0 WR 2 2 - 3 Gate Voltage Low
A2
7 Q2 6 3 A1 13 1 +5V
A3
RST Q3 4 A2 D 3
74HCT4520 5 A3 9
J2
6 A4 Q 74HC02
A5
1
2
3

7
9 11 8 A6 R3
A4
10 CLK Q0 12 14 A7 12 10K
A5
EN Q1 13 15 A8 CE R1
A6
15 Q2 14 16 A9 10K
A7
RST Q3 17 A10
U2B 74HCT4520 18 A11
U6B
19 A12 5 Q1
20 A13 4 VN10KM
1 3 21 A14 6 C13
A8
2 CLK Q0 4 A15 .001
A9
EN Q1 5 A10 74HC02
7 Q2 6 R2
A11
RST Q3 47K
U3A 74HCT4520
R6
SW1 10K
9 11 A12 1 8 2 1
10 CLK Q0 12 2 7 3
A13
EN Q1 13 3 6 4
A14 CR1
15 Q2 14 4 5 5
RST Q3 6
U3B 74HCT4520 SW DIP-4 C 1N4148

Milliseconds Delay A11 A12 A13 A14

U8 +5V
J1
50 ms Delay ON OFF OFF OFF +5V TP3054

100 ms Delay ON ON OFF OFF 11 4

TDATA Vdd C11
R12 R13
200 ms Delay ON ON ON OFF R9 6 14 1
4.7K RDATA TxOut Audio Input
400 ms Delay ON ON ON ON 47K 22K
.1uf
U6C
8 13 15
10 TSX TX (-)
9 5 C12
FSR R8
3 2
74HC02 12 RXO Audio Output
FST 330
.1uf
9 16 3
MCLKT TX (+) Ground
10 R7 R11
BCLKT 330 10K 4 +12V In
8 2
MCLKR GND
7 1 5
BCLKR Vbb Audio Gate

U4
9
PO 14 +5V
Q8 R10
11 +5V
PI +
C7
100 U9
10uf MC78L05AC/TO
C3 1 3
18pf R5 U7 VOUT VIN
Y1
10M 14 12 7 9 + 2 6
2.0MHz J Q J Q C5 CAP+ LV
R4 10uf 7
GND

10 1 5 4 OSC C8 C9
PO CLK CLK CAP- 8 .1uf .1uf
330 V+
2

12 7 3 13 10 8 5 3
C2 RST Q4 K Q K Q VOUT GND

CLR
CLR

18pf
+ ICL7660CPA
74HC4060 +5V C6
2
6

U5A U5B 10uf

74HC73 74HC73
Title
DL-1000C A udio Delay Module
Size Document Number Rev
B A
9000-023
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 Sheet 1 of 1
 CT CSS Out
J4
SW1 1 COR Input
16 1 MAX335 Audio Switch
Port 1 COR Polarity 15 2 CR1
+12 Volt Port 2 COR Polarity Data In 3 2 CTCSS In
Port 3 COR Polarity 14 3 Clock 1 U2
Port 1 - Xcvr / Rpt 13 4 Enable 24 1N4148 3 PTT Output
CTCSS Out 22 Port 2 - Xcvr / Rpt 12 5 ~Reset 23
11 6 Octal Audio Switch
Port 3 - Xcvr / Rpt 10 7 6 Output #3
Port 1 Priority Enable 9 8
CAT-300 Mode Enable 2 4 21 7 Ground
Option Pull Up
Resistors SW DIP-8 R12 8 Ground
R33 R34 R35
+5V -5V 9 +12 Volts
U6 MAX335 Audio Switch
Repeater PTT 18 43 2 3 J1
42 P0.0 P1.0 3 1
41 P0.1 P1.1 4 U8
24 Port 3
Port 1 COR 40 P0.2 P1.2 5 23
39 P0.3 P1.3 6 Octal Audio Switch
38 P0.4 P1.4 7
Port 2 COR 37 P0.5 P1.5 8 2 4 21
36 P0.6 P1.6 9
U10 P0.7 P1.7
Port 3 COR ULN2804
1 18 24 11
Control Lines 2 I1 01 17 25 P2.0 P3.0 13 +5V -5V
3 I2 02 16 26 P2.1 P3.1 14
4 I3 03 15 27 P2.2 P3.2 15
16 5 I4 04 14 28 P2.3 P3.3 16
Port 1 6 I5 05 13 29 P2.4 P3.4 17 1 COR Input
7 I6 06 12 30 P2.5 P3.5 18 CR2
15 8 I7 07 11 31 P2.6 P3.6 19 2 CTCSS In
Port 2 I8 08 9 P2.7 P3.7
Gnd 1N4148 3 PTT Output
Port 3 14 +5 Volt 33 6 Output #2
ALE 21
XTAL1
1 5 10 7 Ground
Port R 12
2 RST RST 6 RST
3 TD RST 8 Ground
7 TOL 35 20 9 +12 Volts
ST EA XTAL2

1
2
3
Port R
Force On U5
J5 DS1232 AT89C51/LCC 12 MHz J2
17 +5V
Repeater COR Resonator
Y1 Port 2
U9
TPIC6C595 +5 Volt
Port 1 PTT

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3 2
4 D0 S In
5 D1 15
6 D2 SRCK R12

C
11 D3 10 4.7K
12 D4 RCK 1 COR Input

1
R24 Port 2 PTT 13 D5 7 CR3
4.7K 14 D6 CLR 2 CTCSS In
D7
+12 Volt 8 9 1N4148 3 PTT Output
G S Out 6 Output #1
100-mA Current Limit Capability R36 7 Ground
Port 3 PTT for each output. 10K
8 Ground
Output #1 21 9 +12 Volts

Output #2 20
J3
Output #3 19 Port 1
U3
+12 Volt +5V ICL7660CPA -5V
6 2 +
U4 7 LV CAP+ C5
+12 Volts In 2 LM340T-5.0 10uf
OSC 4
1 3 8 CAP- Computer Automation T echnology, Inc.
IN OUT 3 V+ 5 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
GND VOUT
1, 10, 23, 24, 25 Title
GN D

Ground
C7 C8 + C6 RLS -1000 Port Switch
.1uf .1uf 10uf Size Document Number Rev
2

Port R B 9000-013 A
Date: Sh e e t 1 of 2
 17 18 R8 R8 R10
In Out TP1
10K 10K 10K R7
U2G G 5K
J1
13 C9
-

+
J4 14 R6
12 4 TX Audio
+
TX Audio 11 U1D 620 5 RX Audio
R19 10uf
15 16 R8
33K In Out
10K C2
R18 2 - U2F F C1
1
10K 3 + R8 .1uf
20 19 R3
U7A Out In Port 3
RX Audio 13 R31 10K 33K
13 14 R8
680 In Out H U2H TP6 2 R2
- R1
10K 1
U2E E + 3 10K 10K
Port R 6 5 U1A
Out In

A U2A
11 12 R9 R9 R11
In Out TP2
R30 10K 10K 10K R17
U2D D J2
9 -
5K C13
620
+

8 R16
R21 10 4 TX Audio
+
U1C 620 5 RX Audio
10K 10uf
9 10 R9
+ In Out
C18 R23 R21 R21 10K C11
10uf 33K 10K 10K U2C C C10
R9 .1uf
20 19 R15
LM348 9 R21 Out In Port 2
-
14 13 8 10K 33K
Out In + 10 10K 7 8 R9
In Out P U8H TP5 6 R14
U7C - R13
U8E M 10K 7
U2B B + 5 10K 10K
6 5 U1B
R31 Out In
680
I U8A
11 12 R20 R20 R22
In Out TP3
10K 10K 10K R29
U8D J3
13 5K C17
L -
+

14 R28
12 4 TX Audio
+
U7D 620 5 RX Audio
10uf
9 10 R20
+5V Filtered +5V In Out
10K C16
R4 U8C K C15
R20 .1uf
18 17 R27
100 + Out In Port 1
C3 10K 33K
10uf R20
7 8 O U8G TP4
In Out 6 R26
- R25
10K 7
U8B J + 5 10K 10K
16 15 U7B
-5V Filtered -5V R31 R31 R31 Out In
680 680 680 Computer Automation T echnology, Inc.
R5 N U8F
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
100 C4 R 3 2 1 Title
+ 10uf
Internal Audio Mix Bus RLS -1000 Port Switch
Size Document Number Rev
B 9000-013 A
Audio Switches U2,U8 MAX335
Date: Sh e e t 2 of 2
Chapter 11 - Part List

CAT-200B Controller
1 Capacitor .001UF 50V C20
2 Capacitor .015UF 50V C13,C14
1 Capacitor .0047UF 50V C12
15 Capacitor .1UF 50V C1,C2,C4,C5,C8,C9,C15,C16,
C17,C18,C19,C21,C24,C25,C28
6 Capacitor 10uf 16V C6,C7,C22,C23,C26,C27
1 Capacitor 470uf 50V C3
2 Capacitor Optional C10,C11
1 Connector Berg 1X3 J4
1 Connector Berg 1X5 J5
1 Connector DB25 J3
1 Connector DC Power J2
1 Crystal 3.58MHz Y2
1 Diode 1N6278A CR1
1 Fuse 0.5 AMP F1
2 Header 1X5 J6,J7
1 I.C. 25C320/P U11
1 I.C. P89C51RD2HBA U10
1 I.C. MC101-485 U9
1 I.C. ILC7660 U13
1 I.C. LM340-05 U1
1 I.C. LM348 U4
1 I.C. LM1458 U7
1 I.C. MC4053 U8
1 I.C. MSP53C391 U2
1 I.C. MT8870D U12
1 I.C. ATF1502ASL-25 U5
1 I.C. TPIC6C595 U3
1 I.C. ULN2804 U6
1 Resistor 2.2K Ohm .25W R7
2 Resistor 5K Variable R4,R11
1 Resistor 10K 6 Pin SIP R13,R35
2 Resistor 10K 10 Pin SIP R17,R29
7 Resistor 10K Ohm .25W R6,R9,R15,R21,R23,R24,R25
3 Resistor 10K Variable R10,R16,R28
7 Resistor 33K Ohm .25W R8,R12,R14,R20,R22,R26,R34
5 Resistor 47K Ohm .25W R5
2 Resistor 82K Ohm .25W R18,R19
3 Resistor 100 Ohm .25W R1,R27,R33
2 Resistor 100K Ohm .25W R30,R31
1 Resistor 560K Ohm .25W R32
2 Resistor 620 Ohm .25W R2,R3
1 Resonator 12MHz Y1
1 Switch DIP 8 Position SW1

11-1
CI-200 Interface Board
1 Capacitor .001UF 50V C1
3 Capacitor .1UF 50V C2,C7,C8
4 Capacitor 10uf 16V C3,C4,C5,C6
1 Connector Berg 1X3 J2
1 Connector Berg 1X5 J3
1 Connector DB9 J1
1 I.C. LM78L05 U3
1 I.C. MAX232 U4
1 I.C. MP-102 U1
1 I.C. 89C52 U2
2 Resistor 4.7K Ohm .25W R1,R2
1 Resonator 12 MHz Y1
1 Transistor 2N7000 Q1

DL-1000C Audio Delay Board

7 Capacitor 0.1uF 50V C1,C4,C8,C9,C10,C11,C12
3 Capacitor 10uF 16V C5,C6,C7
2 Capacitor 18pF 50V C2,C3
1 Capacitor .001uF 50V C13
1 Crystal 2.048Mhz Y1
1 Diode 1N4148 CR1
1 Header 1X3 J2
1 Header 1X5 J1
1 I.C. 74HC73 U5
1 I.C. 74HC02 U6
2 I.C. 74HC4520 U2,U3
1 I.C. CY7C187 U1
1 I.C. MC7805AC U9
1 I.C. 74HC4060 U4
1 I.C. TP3054 U8
1 I.C. 7660CPA U7
3 Resistor 10K 5% 1/4W R1,R3,R11
1 Resistor 4.7K 5% 1/4W R9
1 Resistor 22K 5% 1/4W R13
1 Resistor 100 5% 1/4W R10
2 Resistor 47K 5% 1/4W R2,R12
3 Resistor 330 5% 1/4W R4,R7,R8
1 Resistor 10MEG 5% 1/4W R5
1 Resistor 10K 6pin Network R6
1 Switch Dip 4 Pole SW1
1 Transistor 2N7000 Q1

11-2
RLS-1000B Remote Link Switch
8 Capacitor 10uF 16V C3,C4,C5,C6,C9,C13,C17,C18
7 Capacitor 0.1uF 50V C1,C7,C8,C10,C12,C14,C15
3 Capacitor .0047uF 50V C2,C11,C16 (Select Part)
3 Connector DB-9F J1,J2,J3
1 Connector DB-25F J4
1 Crystal 12MHz Y1
3 Diode 1N4148 CR1,CR2,CR3
1 Header 1X3 J5
1 I.C. LM340T-5 U4
1 I.C. ICL7660 U3
1 I.C. AT89C5124JC U6
1 I.C. TD62084AP U10
1 I.C. TPIC6C595 U9
1 I.C. DS1232 U5
2 I.C. LM348 U1,U7
2 I.C. MAX335CNG U2,U8
1 Jumper JP1
3 Resistor 10K Variable R1,R13,R25
3 Resistor 5K Variable R7,R17,R29
1 Resistor 10K 10Pin SIP R12
4 Resistor 10K 6Pin SIP R8,R9,R20,R21
1 Resistor 4.7K 10Pin SIP R24
1 Resistor 680 6Pin SIP R31
2 Resistor 100 .25W R4,R5
4 Resistor 620 .25W R6,R16,R28,R30
3 Resistor 2200 .25W R33,R34,R35 (Select Part)
9 Resistor 10K .25W R2,R10,R11,R14,R18,R22,R23,R26,R36
4 Resistor 33K .25W R3,R15,R19,R27
1 Switch Dip 8 Position SW1
6 Test Point TP1,TP2,TP3,TP4,TP5,TP6

11-3
Chapter 12 – Remote Transceiver Weather Station
Interface
In this configuration, the CAT-200B supports a transceiver and a Peet Brothers
Weather Station. The transceiver is located off site and tuned to the
repeater’s frequency. When a weather request DTMF command is received, the CAT-
200B will key the transceiver and send a weather report in a synthesized voice.
A COR connection is not required.

RX AUDIO
TX AUDIO
TRANSCEIVER
PTT

CAT-200B CI-200 REPEATER

PEET WEATHER
STATION

Figure 12-1

CAT-200B Transceiver Mode Set-up

Set dipswitch #5 and #7 to ON. Apply DC power to the CAT-200B. Check the
power up message. The voice synthesizer will say: “CAT-200B TRANSCEIVER,
VERSION 1.11, RESET SYSTEM OK, CAT-200B TRANSCEIVER.” Set dipswitch #7 to
OFF. Verify that Zone 1 Channel 4 is enabled. Follow the Peet Brothers
Interconnect section described in Chapter 7.

12-1
Kenwood Transceiver Weather Station Interface
In this configuration the CAT-200B is connected to the microphone jack of the
Kenwood TM-421 transceiver. Voltage to power the CAT-200B is derived from the
+8VDC output pin #5 of the microphone jack. The equipment is located at the
repeater trustee’s house and tuned to the repeater output. When the proper
DTMF command is received, the CAT-200B will key the transceiver and send a
weather report to the input of the repeater. The CAT-200B will also work in
parallel with a Peet Brothers Weather Station and a packet modem.

MICROPHONE KENWOOD
CAT-200B
CONNECTOR TRANSCEIVER
J3
23 1 TX AUDIO

10 2 PTT

13 6 RX AUDIO

25 7 GROUND

5 +8VDC
J2
8 GROUND

1 2 3 4 5 J5

1 2 3 4 5 J3

GREEN N
9
CI-200 W E
5 S 76 F
BLACK
J1

Figure 12-2

Transceiver Control Channels

In this mode the CAT-200B has two control zones for a total of sixteen control
channels. These channels are controlled by DTMF commands on the transceiver’s
input.

Interrogation of Transceiver 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: "CLEAR."

12-2
Changing Transceiver 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 6 ON.
┌─────────── Zone (1 - 3)
Control Operator Code ─┐ │ ┌──────── Channel (1 through 8)
│ │ │ ┌───── Activity (0=OFF 1=ON)
Key-up and send: 100 3 6 1

Un-key and the voice will say: "THREE SIX ON."

Zone 1
1 Transceiver Transmit Enable*
2 Transceiver Identification Enable*
3 DTMF Pad Test Enable*
4 Weather Report Enable*
5 CTCSS Encoder Switch Enable
6 Reserved Enable
7 Reserved Enable
8 Reserved Enable

Zone 3
1 Logic Input #1 Enable*
2 Logic Input #1 Enable*
3 Logic Input #1 Enable*
4 Logic Input #1 Enable*
5 Switch #1 Enable
6 Switch #2 Enable
7 Switch #3 Enable
8 Switch #4 Enable

* During initialization these control channels are set to the enable position.

Zone 1 - Transceiver Control

1. Transceiver Transmitter Enable
This is the master transceiver switch. This channel must be enabled for normal
transceiver operation. The CAT-200B will continue to respond to control
operator commands even when the transceiver's transmitter is disabled. This
channel will automatically be enabled after a dipswitch #7 initialization
reset.

12-3
2. Transceiver ID Enable
When this channel is enabled, the CAT-200B will append the voice identification
any time the weather report is sent. This ID will consist of up to 15 words
selected from the voice vocabulary table and is programmed with the [*3101]
command. If voice message #1 is empty, the identification will be sent in CW.

3. DTMF Pad Test Enable

When this channel is enabled, a user is able to perform a test of their radio's
12 or 16-button keypad. As the numbers are being decoded, they are stored in
memory. When the user stops transmitting the CAT-200B will key the transceiver
and the voice synthesizer will read back all the numbers that were decoded.

4. Weather Report Enable

When this channel is enabled, the transceiver will accept the command to
provide a weather report.

5. CTCSS Encoder Switch Enable

When this channel is enabled, the CTCSS Encoder Switch at J3-7 will turn ON
whenever the CAT-200B responds to an input command. This switch will turn OFF
only when the CAT-200B sends ID Message #1. Use this switch to gate a CTCSS
encoder. During the weather report the transceiver ID will be suppressed on the
output of the repeater.

6. Reserved

7. Reserved

8. Reserved

Zone 3 – Logic Inputs – Switch Outputs

1. Logic Input #1 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic active high input on connector J3-1 will
activate voice message #3. This message is user programmable. The default
message is “EMERGENCY POWER”.

2. Logic Input #2 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic high input on connector J3-2 will
activate voice message #4. This message is user programmable. The default
message is “WEATHER ALERT”.

3. Logic Input #3 Enable

When this channel is enabled, a logic high input on connector J3-21 will
activate voice message #5. This message is user programmable. The default
message is “INTRUDER ALERT”.

12-4
4. Logic Input #4 Enable
When this channel is enabled, a logic high input on connector J3-22 will
activate voice message #6. This message is user programmable. The default
message is “HIGH TEMPERATURE”.

5. Switch #1 Enable
When this channel is enabled, switch #1 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 14 will
sink 50 MA to ground.

6. Switch #2 Enable
When this channel is enabled, switch #2 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 15 will
sink 50 MA to ground.

7. Switch #3 Enable
When this channel is enabled, switch #3 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 19 will
sink 50 MA to ground.

8. Switch #4 Enable
When this channel is enabled, switch #4 is turned on. Connector J3 pin 20 will
sink 50 MA to ground.

DTMF Programming Commands (Transceiver)

ENTRY DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

*27 READ WEATHER STATION DATA SETTING
*30XX SEND VOICE MESSAGE (01-12)
*31XX PROGRAM VOICE MESSAGE (01-12)
*32XX ERASE VOICE MESSAGE (01-12)
*501* PROGRAM CONTROL OPERATOR PREFIX 100

*503* PROGRAM DTMF PAD TEST PREFIX 375

*504* PROGRAM WEATHER REPORT PREFIX 200
*505* PROGRAM VOICE DEMOSTRATION PREFIX 700

*610* PROGRAM DTMF INTERDIGIT TIMER (0.1 – 9.9 SECONDS) 1.0

*91 SEND AUDIO TEST TONE (REPEATER)

*92 SEND AUDIO TEST TONE (LINK)
*93 SEND AUDIO TEST TONE (REPEATER + LINK)
*0 MANUAL EXIT OF PROGRAMMING MODE

Figure 12-3

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DTMF Inter-Digit Timer [*610*]
This timer determines the time between entries of DTMF digits that make-up a
command. This timer is programmable between 0.1 and 9.9 seconds. The timer
default is 1 second. When the CAT-200B is unlocked and placed in the
programming mode, the DTMF inter-digit timer doubles in length. This provides
more time to enter the programming commands. Once the CAT-200B is locked with
the [*0] command this timer returns to the normal setting.

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Chapter 13 – CI-200 Interface Board
The CI-200 Interface board provides a RS-232 port to program the CAT-200B with
the ED-200 Windows Editor.

RS-232 Computer Interface

Connect your computer’s COMM port to the CI-200 as described in Figure 13-1. On
the CI-200 set the J2 jumper plug to the RS-232 position. On the CAT-200B
check that dipswitch #6 is in the ON position.
Start the windows editor program to display the “CAT-200 Repeater Controller
Editor” window. To activate the RS-232 port, set the DC power to OFF. Set
dipswitch #8 to ON. Turn the DC power to ON. The CAT-200 editor program will
automatically set the computer’s COMM port to 4800 8,N,1.

Activation Of The RS-232 Port By Radio

To activate the RS-232 port, key-up and enter the control operator prefix code
[100] followed by [97]. Un-key, a beep will be heard and the transmitter will
turn off.

CI-200
CAT-200
J3
12345
J5
12345
+12V
GND
DATA IN
DATA OUT

Figure 13-1

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ED-200W Windows Editor

Figure 13-3

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Click on [SETUP SERIAL PORT AND TEST SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS] button to display
the “CAT-200B Setup” window. Click on the [FIND SERIAL PORT] button. Check
that the program indicates the port was found and set. Click on “OK”.

Figure 13-4

Click on the [LOAD EDITOR WITH DEFAULT VALUES] button.

Use the Editor to program your codes, timers, courtesy tones, zone channel
settings, CW identification, and voice synthesizer messages. Save the program
for future use. Click the [DATA UPLOAD] button to transfer the program to the
CAT-200B memory.

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Chapter 14 - 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-200B at J7. Connect
the cable from the DL-1000C to header connector J7 to delay repeater audio. To
delay remote base audio, remove the jumper plug from the CAT-200B at J6.
Connect the cable from a second DL-1000C to the header connector J6.

CAT-200B DL-1000C

J7-1 AUDIO IN J1-1

J7-2 AUDIO OUT J1-2 3 COR LO
J7-3 GROUND J1-3 2
1 COR HI
J7-4 +12VDC J1-4
J7-5 COR #1 J1-5 J2 JUMPER

DL-1000C

J6-1 AUDIO IN J1-1

J6-2 AUDIO OUT J1-2 3 COR LO
J6-3 GROUND J1-3 2

J6-4 +12VDC J1-4 1 COR HI

J6-5 COR #2 J1-5 J2 JUMPER

Figure 14-1

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 14-2

14-1
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 15 - 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-200B 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-200B user function switch outputs to
the control line inputs on the RLS-1000B.

TRANSCEIVER #1 PORT #1

TRANSCEIVER #2 PORT #2

TRANSCEIVER #3 PORT #3

RLS-1000B
REMOTE LINK
SWITCH

CAT-200B PORT R

Figure 15-1

COR Output Polarity

The COR output will always be active HIGH. The COR polarity dipswitch on the
CAT-200B must be set to the OFF position.

Audio Input Output

The audio input and output circuits are identical to the CAT-200B 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-200B controller.

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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-200B remote base on and off
commands to control the connection between the RLS-1000B and the CAT-200B.

CAT-200B - RLS-1000B Interconnect

Figure 15-2 describes how to connect three remote base transceivers to the link
port of the CAT-200B controller. Control of the remote base is through user
function switches one, two and three.
CAT-200B- RLS-1000B THREE TRANSCEIVERS

J3-25 GROUND
J3-13 RX AUDIO #1
J3-11 TX AUDIO #1
J3-10 PTT #1 REPEATER
J3-4 CTCSS #1
J3-6 COR #1

J3-1 USER INPUT #1

J3-2 USER INPUT #2
J3-21 USER INPUT #3
J3-22 USER INPUT #4

CAT-200B
J3-5 COR #2
J3-3 CTCSS #2
J3-9 PTT #2
J3-12 RX AUDIO #2
J3-23 TX AUDIO #2
J3-16 +12VDC OUTPUT
J3-17 GROUND

J3-14 USER OUTPUT #1

J3-15 USER OUTPUT #2
J3-19 USER OUTPUT #3
J3-20 USER OUTPUT #4
J3-7 CTCSS ENCODER
J3-8 FAN CONTROL

J4-14 PORT #3 CONTROL

J4-15 PORT #2 CONTROL
J4-16 PORT #1 CONTROL
J4-1 GROUND
J4-2 +12VDC INPUT
J4-11 TX AUDIO
J4-13 RX AUDIO
J4-18 REPEATER PTT
J4-22 CTCSS OUT
J4-17 REPEATER COR

PORT #1
7 GROUND
5 RX AUDIO
4 TX AUDIO
3 PTT TRANSCEIVER
RLS-1000B 2
1
CTCSS
COR

PORT #2
7 GROUND
5 RX AUDIO
4 TX AUDIO
3 PTT TRANSCEIVER
2 CTCSS
1 COR

PORT #3
7 GROUND
5 RX AUDIO
4 TX AUDIO
3 PTT TRANSCEIVER
2 CTCSS
1 COR

Figure 15-2

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