[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MSR-2000 to external repeater controller

2009-03-01 Thread Grant
At the moment my MSR 2000 is interfaced with a NHRC4 controller, but I wanted to add a phone patch and a link radio using a CSI 9800R. I guess it is just winter and being bored. Too cold to do anything than think and plan and this sounded like a workable solution. Guess not. BTW Skipp thanks

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MSR-2000 to external repeater controller

2009-02-25 Thread skipp025
Hi Grant, To answer your question... Not really, The classic method of using the line driver module is commonly called wire line control. The line driver normally outputs the receive signal (audio) and could contain some tone/dc information if it's set up with certain options. The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MSR-2000 to external repeater controller

2009-02-25 Thread william474
I have used this method of converting many MSR2000 and it works great! Especially if you want to keep it somewhat in its original condition. I have taken the mod and added a jumper plug to the DB connector, I left the components on the board and added a return wire from them to the

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Motorola MSR-2000 to external repeater controller

2009-02-25 Thread skipp025
Re: Motorola MSR-2000 to external repeater controller Thank you for the kind words Bill... I started the original mods using the D-9 (aka DB-9) connector but eventually stopped using it in lieu of direct wiring to the Squelch Gate Module. If and when the repeater needs service I simply swap