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Voice Synthesizer
A [335] word vocabulary carefully selected
for amateur repeater operation is available to construct [12] different
voice messages. Each message can be [15] words in length. Configure
your repeater ID and announcements to suit your particular needs. Click
here to hear a CAT-200 Voice Synthesizer
voice message (123K).
DTMF Key-Pad Test
The key-pad test will read back the numbers
decoded in a synthesized voice. This includes the words "STAR" and "POUND".
Courtesy Tone
The CAT-200B provides individual courtesy
tones for both the repeater and remote base inputs. Different courtesy
tones can be selected to indicate port activity.
CW ID
The CAT-200B will switch to a CW ID when
a user talks over the voice ID .
Beacon Mode
When the repeater is inactive, if you choose,
the CAT-200B will continue to transmit a voice message at the rate
determined by the programmable beacon timer.
Link Transceiver Control
The CAT-200B offers full control of the
link port. You can turn the link transceiver on and off, through
the repeater or remote base port. Separate codes are available
for each on/off function.
DTMF Decoder
The two Mitel M8870 insures reliable decoding
of control and programming commands.
Logic Inputs
Four logic 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. Information
about the repeater site will be instantly available.
Output Switches
Four switches are available to control equipment
at your repeater site. Controlled manually by DTMF commands or from
a voice message, they can be made to turn ON, OFF or Momentarily change
state, any time you choose.
Repeater Timers
Eight timers control repeater operation.
Each timer is user programmable to afford maximum flexibility to suit
your requirements. They are: Repeater ID Timer, Repeater Time-out timer,
Remote Base Time-out timer, COR drop to courtesy beep timer and courtesy
beep to transmitter drop timer.
Repeater Control Channels
The CAT-200B has 32 remote control channels.
Divided into groups, according to their function, they can be manually
controlled through the repeater input. They are:
| Repeater Transmitter Enable |
DTMF Muting Enable |
| Remote Base Transmit Enable |
Repeater Time-out Enable |
| Repeater CTCSS Enable |
Remote Base Time-out Enable |
| Remote Base CTCSS Enable |
DTMF Pad Test Enable |
| CTCSS "AND" / "OR" Enable |
Logic Input #1 Enable |
| Remote Base Receiver Only Enable |
Logic Input #2 Enable |
| Identification Enable Logic |
Input #3 Enable |
| Remote Base Control Enable |
Logic Input #4 Enable |
| Remote Base Voice Enable |
Switch #1 Enable |
| Weather Report Enable |
Switch #2 Enable |
| Transceiver Mode Enable |
Switch #3 Enable |
| Courtesy Tone Enable |
Switch #4 Enable |
| Hang Time Enable |
Beacon Mode Enable |
| Internet EchoLink® Enable |
Fan Control Enable |
CAT-200B Block Diagram Repeater Programming
An extensive set of programming commands
permits you to customize your repeater's operation. Protection is provided
by a user programmable [7] digit un-lock number. Once un-locked, use
the programming commands to load voice messages, change prefix codes
and timer settings.
Remote Transceiver With Weather Station Interface
In this configuration the CAT-200B supports
a transceiver and a Peet Brothers Weather Station for obtaining
weather reports from a location other than the repeater site. When
in this configuration, the transceiver is tuned to the repeater's output.
When a DTMF command is received matching the pre-programmed code, the
CAT-200B will key the transceiver and send a weather report as received
from the Peet Brothers Weather Station.
CAT-200B as a Remote Transceiver
with Weather Reporting
Remote Kenwood Transceiver With Weather Station Interface
The CAT-200B is connected
directly to the microphone jack of a Kenwood transceiver. Voltage
to power the CAT-200B is derived from the +8VDC output pin #5 of the
microphone jack. For example if the equipment is located at the repeaters
trustee's house and tuned to the repeater's output frequency, 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 if desired.
CI-200 Interface Board
The external CI-200 Interface board is used
to capture the Peet weather station Long Data Record and also provide
an RS-232 port to program the CAT-200B with the ED-200 Windows Editor.
Available Voiced Weather Parameters:
1. Outdoor Temperature
2. Indoor Temperature
3. Wind Speed and Wind Direction
4. Rain Fall Amount
5. Five Minute Peak Wind Speed
6. Days High and Low Temperature
7. Wind Chill Report
8. Barometric Air Pressure
9. Humidity
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