CAT-300 Repeater Controller

Finally a full feature repeater controller with voice synthesizer and autopatch for an incredible price of $299.00 (CAT-300).

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Features Include:

  • Voice Synthesizer
  • Twelve Voice Messages
  • CW Identifier
  • Programmable Courtesy Tones
  • Forty-Five Control Functions
  • Full Feature Autopatch
  • User Speed Dials
  • Emergency Speed Dials
  • Reverse Autopatch
  • Autopatch Cover Tone
  • Autopatch Time Extender
  • Phone Number Read Back
  • Caller ID Suppression
  • DTMF or Pulse Dialing
  • DTMF Pad Test
  • DTMF Repeater Access
  • DTMF Window
  • DTMF Audio Muting
  • Programmable Prefix Codes
  • Programmable Timers
  • User Function Inputs
  • User Function Switches
  • DVR Controller Ready
  • Remote Base COR - PTT Logic

Voice Synthesizer
A [412] word vocabulary carefully selected for amateur repeater operation is available to construct [12] different voice messages. Each message can be [23] words in length. Configure your repeater ID and announcements to suit your particular needs. Chimes, sound effects and female salutations are also included.

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
Memory space is provided for [8] custom courtesy tones. Each tone can consist of up to three different tone frequencies of various lengths and separations.

CW ID
The CAT-300 switches to CW when a user talks over the voice ID.

Autopatch
A full feature autopatch with storage for [25] speed dial numbers highlights the CAT-300. Each speed dial location accepts [11] digit numbers and includes space for call letters. The same is true for the [5] Emergency speed dial locations. Regular calls are preceded by a phone number read-back. This feature can be suppressed by a mic key-click. Long distance protection is provided by a first number 0-1 check. An autopatch time extender command rounds out the features. In addition to the Reverse autopatch, full telephone control and programming provides extra security.

Output Switches
Three remote switches control equipment at your repeater site. DTMF commands are available to turn OFF, ON or Momentarily change state, any time you choose.

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, speed dial numbers, change prefix codes and timer settings.

User Function Inputs
Two inputs activated by a positive voltage from other equipment at the repeater site, causes the CAT-300 to execute any repeater command. External repeater control or information about the repeater site will be instantly available.

Repeater Control Channels
The CAT-300 has 64 remote control channels. Divided into groups of eight, according to their function, they can be manually controlled through the repeater or telephone.

Remote Base COR - PTT Logic
When enabled, user function switch #3 is converted to a transceiver PTT while Logic input #1 is converted to a transceiver COR. Both receiver audios must be gated and share the same receiver audio input. User output #1 controls the relay to disconnect the remote base receiver when not in use.  Or use the optional RLS-1000B Remote Base Switch board to control the repeater and two remote base transceivers.

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CAT-300DX Controller

By replacing the DS1220Y RAM with the DS1243Y, memory is increased from [16K] to [64K] and a digital clock is added. With this additional memory, and a software up-date, the CAT-300 is converted to a CAT-300DX at an equally incredible price of $399.00.

Voice Clock [CAT-300DX]
The voice will announce the time upon request, at the completion of an autopatch, during repeater IDs, or on the hour through the grandfather clock feature. Autopatch [CAT-300DX]

Speed Dial [CAT-300DX]
Speed Dial storage is increased from [25] to [100] locations with the additional memory contained in the CAT-300DX.

Macro [CAT-300DX]
By entering a macro number, the CAT-300 will execute up to [5] commands in a string. Store up to [10] macros in memory. Customize the control functions to suit your particular needs.

Scheduler [CAT-300DX]
An advanced [40] position scheduler fully automates the operation of the repeater. Pre-schedule your repeater's operation to one minute accuracy. Program the hours, minutes, day of week, or day of month and month of year. TheCAT-300 will do the rest.

Memory Save [CAT-300DX]
Configure the CAT-300DX to suit your requirements. Save the control channels, prefix codes, timers and [12] voice messages. These four memory saves can be later recalled with a DTMF command or through the action of the scheduler. Memory #4 can be converted to a telephone number prefix look-up table. This table will hold [100] prefix numbers and [10] area codes.

CI-300 Windows Interface
When the CI-300 is connected to the CAT-300DX, a 4800 baud RS-232 port is added to the controller.  The entire contents of memory can be down loaded and stored on disk.

ED-300W Windows Editor
The ED-300W Windows editor offers a monumental break through in repeater controller programming. No endless string of DTMF tones to enter or confusing script files to write. Completely mouse driven, just point and click. Program codes, timers and voice messages. Schedule events, write macros and design custom courtesy tones without ever touching your computer’s keyboard.

CAT-300 Specifications

Microprocessor (80C535)
Memory EPROM (512K)
NRAM (16K) [CAT-300]
NRAM (64K) [CAT-300DX]
Clock Accuracy +-1 minute per month
Voice Synthesizer TI TSP53C30
DTMF Transceiver Mitel MT-8880
Operating Temperature -15 to +55 degrees C
Power Requirements +9 to +15VDC at 60ma
Size 7.0" X 6.0"
FCC Part 15 Registered
FCC Part 68 Registered

 

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Ordering Information

CAT-300 Repeater Controller Board  $299.00
CAT-300DX Repeater Controller Board  $399.00
  CI-300 RS-232 Interface with Windows Editor  $89.00
ED-300W Windows Editor Only $69.00

 

Computer Automation Technology, Inc.
4631 NW 31st Avenue, Suite 142
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(954)-978-6171 - Fax (561)-488-2894
Internet: http://www.catauto.com