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. The software in the portable repeater controller prc is called the. A traditional repeater typically costs thousands of dollars and might be semiportable at best,the retevis tr10, a simplex repeater can be set up with a single handheld radio and operated from batteries. In dd mode operation, you can browse web sites and send and receive email as if the id1 is a 10w wireless network adapter. A traditional repeater typically costs thousands of dollars and might be semiportable at best,the retevis tr10, a simplex repeater can be set. I can either use the front mic port, or the comport on back. A repeater is essentially a communication device which acts as a link between two radio operators to cover a large area. Project page for openrepeater, a low cost amateur radio repeater controller based on single board computers like the raspberry pi %. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Since 1989, computer automation technology has provided quality repeater controllers and accessories to the amateur radio community. 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.
Its a free pcbased, program that can control multiple radios and devices. Multiple repeater links by radio and the internet provide long distance communication to virtually anywhere. Svxlink is a project that develops software targeting the ham radio community. Rlc repeater and linking controllers for over 30 years link communications rlc products have provided highend repeater controllers to amateur radio operators. When you start the controller software you will see the following window. Allstarlink s primary use is as a dedicated computer node wired to your repeater or radio.
The repeater controller uses serial ports to interface to the external hardware. The software even lets you set up an announcement machine which plays scheduled voice announcements over your clubs existing repeater, using a radio at another location, such as a home station. Examples of the use the portable repeater controller are two amateur radio repeaters pi3zaz and pi6zaz, and a mobile repeater station for mountain rescue activities by the swiss alpine rescue organization. Bridgecom systems your source for amateur ham, lmr. This allows a variety of unique applications, including intersystem radio bridges.
The actual repeater radio itself is about the least important part of an inband repeater system. Usb incircuit programmer, getting started guide book, software cd with the swordfish compiler and other. Mar 17, 2015 radio over ip is probably the best description for this process. Repeater controllers subdivide radio channels so multiple workgroups can coexist on a common radio channel. With everything from an onboard dvr digital voice recorder to 3, totally independent radio ports, the rc210 will meet your toughest repeater challenge. Repeater control software the dxzone amateurradio guide. 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. Vk5dj projects for beam antenna pointing, yagi construction, repeater controller plus other picc experiments. Due to its universal design it can be used all the way from classroom instruction to 247 repeater operation. Setup is as easy as installing the software, and connecting a transmitter and receiver to the pcs sound card. Gmrs repeaters, including all countries not listed above. I started this project back in the beginning of 2014 as the raspberry pi repeater controller project but that quickly evolved into the open repeater project. Ergo radio software creative express corporation software to enhance shortwave radio listening.
Programs that allow control of radio repeaters category is a curation of 5 web resources on, svxlink card for raspberrypi, svxlink, simplex. For a low cost one, i suggest an older used motorola micor, found nowadays as low as a hundred bucks at swapfests. K1rfd echostation repeatercontrol software for amateur radio. 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. W4vo dstar repeater links northwest georgia amateur radio club. The main category is repeater control programs that is about programs that allow control of radio repeaters. Jul 11, 2019 vk5dj projects for beam antenna pointing, yagi construction, repeater controller plus other picc experiments. The main category is repeatercontrol programs that is about programs that allow control of radio repeaters. Radioshop888 rtroip1 rtroip2 repeater controller zello mic. Kb5ryos software page welcome to kb5ryos software pagemy name is scott billingsley and i have placed a few of the programs i have written hereif you find any of them useful, drop me an email repeater controller version 1 this was the first controller program i wrote it uses the comport for control and doesnt use a config file. 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. Radio over ip is probably the best description for this process.
The idomatic iv is an improved version of the idomatic iii. Repeater controller is a free software application from the other subcategory, part of the. This controller needs to have 2 ports, one for the repeater and one for the remote base radio. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. How to make a mmdvm digital repeater n5amds digital. 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. The repeater controllers that ran ka2dewr and n2etyr intrigued. Worldwide amasteur radio repeaters, including all countries not listed above. The commservers built in apps include voice telemetry, remote access and integration with radio site monitoring and control equipment. Nhrc sells ten different inexpensive but powerful repeater controllers, as well as a line of repeater accessories. The gateway controller the repeater and directs connections to and from the gateway and dstar network. Experiments in repeater controller design part 1 joe cupano. What are the regulation requirements for running a repeater. Nhrc is your source for highvalue, low cost repeater controller solutions.
About repeater controler program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Since the pi repeater x 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. When the id1 is connected to a pc via a usb cable, most functions of the id1 can be controlled from the pc. Repeater controller and echolink simplex or repeater software for linux including a gui, qtel. The nhrc7 is a true dualport bridging repeater controller. Building a homemade fm repeater with a raspberry pi, rpitx and rtlsdr dongle a radio repeater is usually a radio tower that receives weak signals from handheld, desktop or other radio, and rebroadcasts the same signal at a higher power over a wide area at a different frequency. Hook the low level output for the radio to the mic input and.
The site will be something that everyone involved can be proud to say they were a. The site will be something that everyone involved can be proud to say they were a part of. Due to changes in the economy, ron and al have decided to close the business effective october 31, 2019. Most controllers use only dtmf read more k9rod the rc210 works like a champ. Ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software.
Led and pushbutton test circuits on a breadboard to simulate radio connections. Feb 05, 2012 good high quality heliax coax feedline, and a commercial duty repeater. The rc210 is a stateoftheart, fully featured 3 port repeater controller with features generally found on controllers costing hundreds more. Works with most popular handheld radios, real time full duplex repeater with link radio. Commander a free application that controls up to 3 icom, tentec, kenwood, yaesu, elecraft or flexradio transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequencydependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers. In 2018, you will see nw digital radio evolving from a component provider to a solution provider.
To connect to the controller, you will need to connect your computer to the 10 baset connection on the controller and set your computer for an address such as 172. Since you can disconnect or unlink any repeater from the system, all outboard repeaters should have their own controller with id. Radiotone duplex repeater dtmf controller for kguvd1p baofeng uv5r kenwood. Repeaters or simple transceivers are paired with a linux computer running this software, which acts both as a repeater controller as well as a voip system. The dstar gateway is a linux based computer that run the dstar gateway, dstar plus, and monlink software.
Building a homemade fm repeater with a raspberry pi. Typically the repeater controller also allows some remote control to turn functions of the repeater on and off. The nhrc controller company and several others make a few models of controllers that have remote base link capability. Radiotone duplex repeater dtmf controller for kguvd1p. Advanced repeater controller and echolink software for linux including a gui. Good high quality heliax coax feedline, and a commercial duty repeater. Id1 1200mhz digital transceiver features icom america. Rlm is primary serving many repeaters in sweden but has also many users in other countries. There is also now a separate volume control for the voice id board. They will be for low power, portable amateur radio repeater for events. The repeater builders technical information page a library of handson reference material for the repeater builder, be it amateur radio, commercial radio, lmr, public safety, cap, gmrs, or.
Best controller software that money can buy got a nice controller. 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. Its the same project but as some things change like working on making the project open source, building a community around the project, and expanding out to other. In the world of modern communication there is an ever increasing need for providing higher outreach. It can be used for two duplex repeaters, a duplex repeater with a link radio, or to build a bidirectional cross band repeater with simplex radios. The traditional portable radios offer limited coverage area. Bridgecom systems provides documentation for connecting bridgecom repeaters to the scom 7330. Echostation is a repeatercontrol program for windows which makes it easy to set up a complete, fullyfunctional repeater or announcement machine using a. We specialize in building low power high functionality radio repeater controllers. Simplex is a windows based program to control simplex. I added an audio amplifier with moderate gain to reduce the number of users having trouble getting enough audio to their transmitter.
Software projects include a remote program to interface to the beam controller. Portable repeater controller this microprocessorbased portable repeater controller was designed to quickly build a fully functional repeater in the field in less than no time. Setup is as easy as installing the software, and connecting a transmitter and receiver to. Great customer service roip linking networking radios repeaters controllers ltr uhf vhf 220 mhz and more. A fully functional amateur radio repeater system is created by just connecting two radios, an antenna, a power supply and optionally filters.
Dec 06, 2016 building a homemade fm repeater with a raspberry pi, rpitx and rtlsdr dongle a radio repeater is usually a radio tower that receives weak signals from handheld, desktop or other radio, and rebroadcasts the same signal at a higher power over a wide area at a different frequency. Great for voip linking as all the repeater commands are locked so its easy to setup irlp etc without. It provides linking of these radio nodes to other systems of similar construction anywhere in the world via voip. K1rfd echostation repeatercontrol software for amateur. Operates on both buildin battery and external dc12v power supply, rechargeable and supports up to 30 hours of long life operation. A fully functional amateur radio repeater system is created by just. The resource is currently listed in in a single category. The site will stand above all other ham radio sites by employing the latest technology and professional designprogramming standards, developed by a team of community programmers who contribute their skills to the effort.
We continue to be dedicated to products that leverage open source software and standard platforms, but will be focusing on delivering solutions that are preintegrated with hardware, software, and packaging. The dstar system uses the tcpip protocol, so when connected with a pc, web, email and other internet applications are available. The dstar gateway connects to the dstar repeater controller and to the internet. 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. The mmdvmrepeater board is a lot like a hotspot, except it doesnt have a radio built onboard. Interconnects provide the interface between the radio transmitterreceiver and the telephone systems so twoway radio users can place and receive telephone calls. The sierra repeater controller is the worlds first commercial quality repeater control system featuring a modular and expandable open source linux computing platform. However, a dedicated transceiver can help us achieve the requisite coverage. The openrepeater project is custom software that allows you to use a. Most repeaters in the us have a repeater controller, which is a device that provides automatic control.
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