Interfacing a VXR-7000 with a Controller

[WQOC472]

Hello,

I have just purchased a VXR-7000 Repeater for use on GMRS and possibly 70CM at a later date (working on getting my license as we speak). I am looking for a good quaility repeater controller to use with this unit. The primary use of this repeater will be for local Severe Weather spotting operations.

What i am wanting to do, is to be able to have the repeater transmit a tones as well as stored voice (using DTMF to initiate)

EXAMPLE: If i send a DTMF Tone, The repeater would transmit a set of tones (like a Fire/EMS tone out). As well as stored voice of "TORNADO WARNING", or "SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING" ect.

Is there a controller out there that will allow me to do that? If so, what would i need to make it work?

Let me know, Thanks!

 

[gewecke]

This company has a linker2a dual port controller which will do what you need. It is also DTMF controlled.

Integrated Control Systems


73,
n9zas

 

[WQOC472]

What would i need to connect the controller to the repeater? do i just get a standard 25pin cable?

 

[gewecke]

What would i need to connect the controller to the repeater? do i just get a standard 25pin cable?

I sent the owner a msg concerning your requirements. His name is brian and also a ham/ gmrs op.
His phone # is on the website. He would include the cable you need.

73,
n9zas

 

[WQOC472]

Awesome!! Thanks so much!!

 

[MTS2000des]

We have a VXR7000 and a Pacific Research RI300 controller. The RI300 is a more than capable controller and can support a DVR, phone interconnect and is remotely manageable via dial up modem.

It is a simple matter of building the cable with the appropriate pin outs. The VXR7000 is a fine desktop repeater and runs full rates 50 watt power at continuous duty, unlike other repeaters which are only full output at 50 percent duty cycle. The three year warranty is a plus, though we never had to use ours.