Zetron Model 4116?

[SKYNET156]

I just recently aquired 2 Zetron Model 4116 Dispatch Consoles, can anyone tell me more about them? i can't find anything more about them on google,
I am working on a GMRS Project and i want to build a dispatch console,

Can anyone tell me what i need to program this?
What interface equipment is required?
What are the capabilities of this equipment?

any info is much appreciated

 

[davidgcet]

do you have just the op positions, or did you get the backroom electronics as well? can you post pics of what you have?

i've not sold/worked on a Zetron console before, but if you post up what you have maybe someone here can help you.

 

[SKYNET156]

All i have right now is what i believe to be the OP Position,
I for these from a Gov Liquidation and this is all i got with them,
I'd like to make them operational for my GMRS Shack Project,
So i am wondering what i need?

 

[davidgcet]

um, you need the computers that go with that, the software for the computers, and teh back room cabinet that has all teh boards in it. basically all you have there is the select/unselect speakers and a mic, nothing to tie it in.

 

[SKYNET156]

So that is my question, what do i need for it? can you use motorola CEB? or just zetron, what kind of computers? what kind of software, this is a project i want to build, i have a fund just for this project, i am looking for any info on this console and what it needs

 

[davidgcet]

unless you get REAL lucky and buy operator computers with the proper version of software already loaded, and the electronics cabinet at a steal, i hope your fund has a few thousand bucks in it. Zetron will not sell you the software license cheaply, and i don't know if they use a hardware key or not. if they use a hard key, you can't even use bootleg software on it.

you will need the correct zetron electronics to mate up with this. it must also match up to the software on the computers, or at least be close to the same revisions.

honestly if you just want a couple small op positions you would be better off to find a used stand alone desktop console such as a Command Star or Command Star lite, everything is in the one module and you just wire it in. software is easier to come by too. any console system that uses audio modules similar to the ones you have will require a lot of back room electronics and unless it is an older Centracom it will cost software licensing too.

 

[RKG]

What you have is the lower operator position panel for a Series 4000 console. By itself, it will do nothing for you. You will need upper panels (with keys) and, more importantly, you'll need what Zetron calls the CCU (equivalent to Motorola CEB); the CCU contains the system cards, channel cards, OpPos cards, patch cards, and Aux I/O cards, all of which are needed to make the console something that can be connected to radios and made to work.

You can find a good deal of information about the series 4000 on the Zetron web page.

Attached is a photo showing two Operator Positions in a series 4000 console.

 

[com501]

The software to program the 4116 is available from Zetron, it runs in DOS under 6.22, the part number is 950-9151, and retails for $175.00.

You will need at least one 4115 expansion panel and at least a 4008 CCU, with channel cards and one console card for each position.

Please be aware this is 1980's equipment, no longer actively supported by Zetron. When you call them about this stuff, they go 'Wow, that's OLD!'

A new 4048 with computer interface and newer cards is what is current, but pricey.

Try eBay for the parts you need. You WILL need manuals.

 

[lducreux]

I just recently aquired 2 Zetron Model 4116 Dispatch Consoles, can anyone tell me more about them? i can't find anything more about them on google,
I am working on a GMRS Project and i want to build a dispatch console,

Can anyone tell me what i need to program this?
What interface equipment is required?
What are the capabilities of this equipment?

any info is much appreciated

If you want to sell these units, we can negotiate.