Computer Automation Technology CAT-800 User manual

Computer Automation Technology, Inc
7378 W. Atlantic Blvd. #239
Margate, Florida 33063
Phone: [phone]
Internet: http://www.catauto.com
CAT-800
Repeater Controller

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction and Specifications
Introduction
1-1
Specifications
1-2
Chapter 2
System Configurations
Repeater –Transceiver - Transceiver Diagram
2-1
Repeater –Transceiver - RLS-1000 Diagram
2-2
Repeater –Transceiver - CL-100 Catlink Diagram
2-3
Repeater –Transceiver - WX-250 Weather Receiver Diagram
2-4
Dipswitch Settings
2-5
Chapter 3
Repeater Control by DTMF Commands
Interrogation of Repeater Control Status
3-1
Changing Repeater Control Status
3-1
Zone Control Tables 1 through 4
3-2
Zone Control Tables 5 through 8
3-3
Read Firmware Version
3-4
Perform Remote Control Reset
3-4
Zone 1 DTMF Control Definitions
3-5
Zone 2 DTMF Control Definitions
3-6
Zone 3 DTMF Control Definitions
3-7
Zone 4 DTMF Control Definitions
3-8
Zone 5 DTMF Control Definitions
3-9
Zone 6 DTMF Control Definitions
3-10
Zone 7 DTMF Control Definitions
3-11
Zone 8 DTMF Control Definitions
3-12
Chapter 4
Repeater Operation Features
Time-of-Day Message
4-1
DTMF Keypad Test
4-1
DTMF Access
4-1
Two-Tone Paging
4-1
Forced DTMF Entry
4-1
DTMF Muting Override
4-1
Repeater ID
4-1
User Macro
4-1
Logic Inputs
4-1
User Output Switches
4-2
Load Courtesy Tones
4-2
Port Linking User Macro Command Table
4-2
Event Macro
4-2
Voice Synthesizer Message Selection
4-2
Digital Audio WAV Player Track Selection
4-2

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Chapter 5
Repeater Programming by DTMF Commands
Initialization
5-1
Programming the Master Unlock Number
5-1
Locking the Controller
5-1
Internal Command Assignment Table
5-2
Program Scheduler Event Macros
5-4
Day of Week Scheduler Programming Table
5-5
Program User Macros
5-6
User Macro Default Table
5-7
Program Event Macros
5-8
Event Macro Default Table
5-9
Set Clock Time
5-10
Program DTMF Muting Override Command
5-11
Program Forced Entry Command
5-11
Program Voice Messages
5-11
Voice Message Table
5-11
Program CW Identification
5-12
CW ID Message Table
5-12
CTCSS Logic Table
5-12
Program User Function Output Switch Assignment
5-13
User Function Output Switch Table
5-13
Program Control Codes and Prefix Numbers
5-14
Program Timers
5-15
Program Courtesy Tones
5-17
Courtesy Tone Programming Table
5-18
Program Paging Tone
5-19
Paging Tone Programming Table
5-19
Audio Test Tone
5-19
Exit Programming Mode
5-19
DTMF Programming Command Table
5-20
Chapter 6
Interfacing to Other Equipment
Connection to Repeater Transmitter
6-1
Connecting to Repeater Receiver
6-1
Connecting to CTCSS Decoder
6-1
Checking PTT and COR Activity
6-1
Checking DTMF Decoder Activity
6-1
Receiver De-emphasis
6-2
Transmit Audio Adjustment
6-2
Voice Synthesizer Adjustment
6-2
Interface Review Table
6-2
LED Display Indicators
6-2
Power Supply
6-2
Connector Kit
6-2

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Printed Circuit Board Layout
6-3
Test Point Table
6-3
Header Connector Definitions
6-4
Connector Assignment Table
6-5
TS-64 CTCSS Wiring Diagram
6-6
Chapter 7
Internet Setup
Internet Setup Using Ethernet Port
7-1
Internet Setup Using USB Port With Windows® Editor
7-1
Chapter 8.
Windows Editor Programming Instructions
CAT-800 Setup
8-1
Define CTCSS Logic Inputs
8-2
Define User Outputs
8-3
Internet Setup
8-3
Change Control Zone Settings
8-4
Change Control Codes
8-5
Change Timers Settings
8-5
Program CW Message
8-6
Program Courtesy Tones
8-6
Program Voice messages
8-7
Program Event Macros
8-7
Program User Macros
8-8
Program Paging Tones
8-8
Program Scheduler
8-9
USB Transfer of Configuration File
8-9
Configuration File Internet Transfer / Clock Set
8-10
Help Internal Command and Voice Message Tables
8-10
Chapter 9.
Internet Control and Programming
Login Web Page
9-1
Start Page
9-2
Control Zone-1 and Zone-2 Page
9-3
Control Zone-3 and Zone-4 Page
9-5
Control Zone-5 and Zone-6 Page
9-7
Control Zone-7 and Zone-8 Page
9-9
System Code Page
9-11
System Long Timer Page
9-13
System Short Timer Page
9-15
Internet Settings Page
9-16
Chapter 10.
Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Word List Table
10-1
Chapter 11.
Drawings
CAT-800 PC Board Artwork
11-1
DR-800 PC Board Artwork
11-2
Chapter 12.
Schematics

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Schematics (Five Sheets)
12-1
CAT-800 Schematic Sheet 1 of 4
12-2
CAT-800 Schematic Sheet 2 of 4
12-3
CAT-800 Schematic Sheet 3 of 4
12-4
CAT-800 Schematic Sheet 4 of 4
12-5
DR-800 Schematic Sheet 1 of 1
12-6
Chapter 13.
Parts List
Part List Table
13-1
Chapter 14.
USB Firmware Update Procedure
Firmware Update Instructions
14-1
Chapter 15.
Controller Projects
Emergency Power Announcement
15-1
Emergency Net Announcement
15-1
Unique Repeater Off/On Command
15-1
Change Grandfather Clock Message
15-2
Change Port #1 CTCSS Logic to Active Low
15-2
Add a Fan to Cool the Repeater
15-2
Place Controller in DTMF Access Mode from midnight until 6AM
15-2
Program Club meeting announcement on the 2nd. Tuesday of the month
15-3
Chapter 16.
Digital Voice Player
Digital Voice Player Installation
16-1
Digital Voice Player Adjustment
16-1
WAV File Preparation
16-1
WAV File Name Requirement
16-1
WAV as Repeater ID
16-1
Digital Audio Player Control
16-2
Digital Audio Player Demo
16-2
Program User Macro to Play Digital Voice Audio Track
16-2
Digital Audio WAV Track Internal Command Table
16-2
Program Event Macro to Play Digital Voice Audio Track
16-3
Program Courtesy Tone with Aircraft Cabin Chime Track
16-3
Program Grandfather Clock Message with Westminster Chime Track
16-3
Reprogram Voice Message #8
16-3
WAV File Generation
16-4
Revised 4/30/2019 V3.00

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I Don't Have Time To Read This Manual
If you are anxious to get the CAT-800 in operating and don't have time to read this manual, the
following short version will appeal to you. This is a list of the minimum steps required to install the
CAT-800 and verify its operation. Now fire-up your soldering iron and let’s get started.
Connecting the CAT-800 to the Repeater’s Transmitter
Open the connector kit and remove the 2.5mm power plug and the 25 pin "D" connector. Solder a +12
volt wire to the center connector and a ground wire to the outer connector of the power plug. Connect
the wires to a +12VDC power supply. Solder five wires to the 25 pin "D" male connector. Connect
wires to pins 6, 10, 11, 13 and 17. Connect the pin 10 wire to the transmitter's PTT, the pin 11 wire to
the transmitter's modulation input and pin 17 to the repeater’s chassis ground.
Transmitter Test
Turn on the +12VDC power supply. The repeater should transmit and you should hear the CAT-800’s
“power up” message. The voice synthesizer will say: "CAT800 VERSION 1.04." Adjust the TX1 control
for proper transmitter deviation. Turn the +12VDC power supply OFF.
Connecting CAT-800 to the Repeater’s Receiver
Connect the pin 6 wire to the receiver's COR or COS output. Connect the pin 13 wire to the receiver's
receive audio output.
Receiver Test COR1
Monitor the COR#1 test point with a DC voltmeter. Open and close the repeater's squelch control while
observing the voltage on the test point. If the voltage goes from low to high COR#1 input is
considered active high dipswitch #1 should be off. If the voltage goes from high to low COR#1 input is
considered active low dipswitch #1 should be on. If the COR#1 test point remains low with the squelch
control opened and closed the receiver’s COR output may be an open collector circuit and require a
pull-up resistor. The CAT-800 has onboard pull-up resistors on each of the COR input lines. To the left
of the cluster of test points are three jumper plugs. Verify a jumper plug is installed on the COR-1
position. This adds a pull-up resistor to the COR#1 input. Turn the +12VDC power supply on. Check
for a voltage at the COR #1 test point that is greater than 3VDC. Open the receiver’s squelch and
verify the voltage drops to 0VDC. Make sure dipswitch #1 is in the on position and the green front
panel PORT-1 led turns on when the squelch is opened or when a signal is being received.
Receiver Test RX1
Connect an AC voltmeter to the RX1 test point. Using a typical transceiver, key-up and send a DTMF
tone. Adjust RX1 control for 200mV as indicated on the AC voltmeter. If this causes the repeater’s
transmitter to over deviate, readjust TX1 as required.
NOTE: Make sure that RF from the transceiver does not get into the voltmeter leads causing a false
indication.
Voice Synthesizer Test
Compare receive and synthesized voice audios and adjust the VOICE Level as desired. For best quality
speech, the synthesized voice should not exceed 3KHz deviation. The synthesize voice should be lower
than the receive audio.

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Program Voice Identification
Key-up and enter the seven digit unlock number [1234567]. The voice will say: "CAT-800 CONTROL."
Key-up and send [*3101], followed by the three digit numbers that represents your call letters form
the Voice Message Vocabulary Word List table. Example: Load Repeater voice ID with "W4XYZ
Repeater." To hear the repeater’s voice ID, key-up and send [*3001].
VOICE MESSAGE VOCABULARY WORD LIST
0=000
5=005
A=210
F=370
K=530
P=680
U=870
Z=950
1=001
6=006
B=250
G=410
L=550
Q=720
V=880
REPEATER=746
2=002
7=007
C=270
H=440
M=580
R=730
W=890
3=003
8=008
D=310
I=470
N=620
S=770
X=920
4=004
9=009
E=340
J=500
O=650
T=820
Y=930
Program CW Identification
Key-up and send [*34], followed by the two digit numbers that represents your call letters. Refer to
the CW ID Programming Table. Example: Load the CW ID buffer with W4XYZ/R. To hear the
repeater’s CW ID, key-up and send [*33].
CW ID PROGRAMMING TABLE
00=0
04=4
08=8
12=C
16=G
20=K
24=O
28=S
32=W
36=/
01=1
05=5
09=9
13=D
17=H
21=L
25-P
29=T
33=X
02=2
06=6
10=A
14=E
18=I
22=M
26=Q
30=U
34=Y
03=3
07=7
11=B
15=F
19=J
23=N
27=R
31=V
35=Z
Programming Frequency 20wpm W 4 X Y Z
Command
*34 5 2 32 04 33 34 35
Message Number W 4 X Y Z Repeater
Programming Command
*31 01 890 004 920 930 950 746

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Setting the Clock
To read the time, key-up and send [*20]. Un-key, the voice will read the time, day of week, month,
day of month and year. To set the clock, key-up and send [*21] followed by the hours, minutes, day
of week, day of month, month and year. Un-key and the voice will say "CONTROL OK." Example: 2:55
PM Monday January 25th 2015. All entries must be double digit, except the day of week.
Exit Programming Mode
Key-up and send [*0]. Un-key, the controller will lock-up and the voice will say: "MANUAL EXIT." The
CAT-800 will lock-up automatically when the programming timer expires. The voice will say: "TIMER
EXIT."
Program Unique Unlock Number
Program a new seven digit UNLOCK number. Set dipswitch #8 to ON and the voice will say: "ENTER
CONTROL." Key-up and enter a new seven-digit number. Un-key, if the number is accepted, the voice
will say: "CONTROL OK." If rejected, the voice will say: "ENTER CONTROL." Key-up and enter the
seven-digit number again. After the new unlock number is accepted set dipswitch #8 to the OFF
position.
Enable DTMF Muting
DTMF muting is a feature that prevents your DTMF tones from being transmitted. To enable this
feature, key-up and enter [100171]. The voice will say: "ONE SEVEN ON" and your DTMF tones will be
muted on the repeater’s transmitter output.
Test DTMF Tone Decoding
To verify that all of the DTMF tones are being decoded, key-up and enter [4751234567890*#ABC].
Check that the voice synthesizer reads back [1234567890*#ABC].
Test Time of Day
To verify the correct time, key-up and enter [400]. Check that the voice synthesizer announces the
time.
Test Voice Identification
To verify the voice identification, key-up and enter [70001]. Check that the voice synthesizer
announces the repeater’s identification.
Day of Week (1=SUN 7=SAT)
Minutes (0-59) Day of Month (01-31)
Hours (0-23) Month of Year (01-12)
Year (15-99)
Programming Command *21 14 55 2 25 01 15

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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Specifications
Congratulations on your purchase of the CAT-800 Repeater Controller. The CAT-800 is a three-port
controller and will support a repeater on Port #1 and transceivers on Port #2 and #3. The CAT-800 is
designed to be a drop-in for the very popular CAT-250 controller adding a third port and Internet
conductivity.
Programming the CAT-800 is a snap, with its carefully structured uniform programming commands. The
manual is easy to follow and the voice synthesizer interacts with you during control and programming
operation. An optional Windows® editor is available to program the CAT-800 controller through its USB
port.
Voice Synthesizer
A vocabulary base of 470 words with twenty voice messages is available to ID your repeater system and
make voice announcements. Each voice message will accept up to fifteen numbers, letters or words
from the vocabulary list in Chapter 10. In addition to the repeater port, voice messages can be directed
to Port #2 and Port #3.
DTMF Control
Three DTMF decoders one dedicated to each port afford complete control over the CAT-800 controller.
CW ID
The CW buffer is user programmable in both tone frequency and speed. If both the voice and CW IDs
are enabled, the controller will ID in voice. If a repeater user transmits during the voice ID the
controller will switch to the CW ID and allow the user’s audio to pass.
Courtesy Tone
Create up to eight custom courtesy tones. Each tone can consist of up to three different tone
frequencies of various lengths and separations. Courtesy tones can be changed on the fly loading a
different courtesy tone number in event macros 20. Courtesy tone event macros 21 and 22 are
assigned to the Port #2 and Port #3 receivers.
Port Configuration
The CAT-800 is a three-port controller. Port #1 is configured as a repeater port while Port #2 and Port
#3 are transceiver ports. They can be set-up as a half-duplex or full-duplex port by setting dipswitches
#4 and #5.
User Function Output Switches
Five open drain switches are available to control equipment at your repeater site. These switches are
located on the J1 connector and are controlled manually by DTMF commands from within a user or event
macro. They can be made to turn OFF, ON or momentarily change state for a period of 250 or 500mS.
Switches #1 and #2 are also available on the Port #2 connector J2 while Switches #3 and #4 are
available on Port #3 connector J3. At default the switches are assigned as standard user function
switches. These switches can be redefined to control a fan or CTCSS encoder. When Fan Control is
selected the switch will follow PTT #1 and remain on for 60 seconds after PTT #1 turns off. When
CTCSS Encoder (PTT) is selected the switch will follow PTT #1 but turn off 250mSEC before PTT #1 turns
off. When CTCSS Encoder (COR) is selected the switch will follow COR #1.
User Function Logic Inputs
Five logic inputs activated by a voltage change from other equipment at the repeater site, causes the
CAT-800 to execute event macros 07 through 16. Two event macros are assigned to each logic input.
Different macros are called when the input goes high and then low. To facilitate initial testing, at default
the five logic inputs are assigned to turn on and off the five user output switches.

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DTMF Keypad Test
A DTMF keypad test will read back the numbers decoded in a synthesized voice. This feature is available
on all three ports.
User Macros
The CAT-800 supports thirty User Macros each containing sixteen internal commands. A user macro is a
series of internal commands, defined by the repeater owner. These macros permit the owner to
customize certain aspects of repeater operation. Once the CAT-800 decodes the macro number, the
internal commands will execute in the order they were stored within the macro string.
Event Macros
An event macro is a series of internal commands, defined by the repeater owner. Event Macros are
positioned throughout the program to execute during certain prescribed operations. The CAT-800
supports sixty event macros with each containing sixteen internal commands.
Specifications
Microprocessor
ARM Cortex M4F processor core, 150 DMIPS performance
Memory
1024KB Flash, 256K SRAM
Voice Synthesizer
Texas Instruments MSP53C391NI2D
Voice Vocabulary
470 Words
Digital Audio WAV Player (Optional)
30 Tracks
DTMF Receivers
(3) MT88L70AS Decoders
Operating Temperature
15 to +55 degrees C
Call Letter ID
Buffer Size VOICE (15) - CW (16)
User Macros
(30) Buffer Size (16) Internal Commands
Event Macros
(60) Buffer Size (10) Internal Commands
Scheduler
(20) Positions
Logic Inputs
(5) 10K ohm input impedance
Low (0 to 0.7VDC) High (3 to 15VDC)
User Function Outputs
(5) Open Drain Relay Driver (28VDC at 100mA)
Audio Input
Receiver 0.2 - 2VAC adjustable 10K ohms
Audio Output
Transmitter 2VAC adjustable 600 ohms
Power
+9 to +15VDC at 80mA
Size
5" X 7"
Warranty
Limited one-year, parts and labor.
FCC Part 15 RF Interference
When installed in the RME-200L rack mount enclosure, the CAT-800 has been tested and found to meet
the standards for a Class A digital device, as specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These specifications
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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Chapter 2 - System Configuration
Repeater-Transceiver-Transceiver
CAT-800
REPEATER - TRANSCEIVER - TRANSCEIVER
REPEATER
(PORT #1)
+12VDC OUTPUT
J1-12
CTCSS #2
PTT #2
LOGIC INPUT #1
LOGIC INPUT #2
J1-3
J1-5
J1-8
RXAUDIO#2
COR#2
J1-21
J1-2
SWITCH #4
J1-23
J1-9
J1-22
J1-7
J1-1
SWITCH #2
SWITCH #1
GROUNDJ1-18
J1-6
J1-4
J1-17
J1-10
J1-11
J1-13
COR #1
CTCSS #1
PTT #1
TXAUDIO#1
RXAUDIO#1
GROUND
SWITCH #3
J1-16
J1-14
J1-15
J1-19
J1-20
J3-1
J3-5
J3-3
J3-2 COR #3
RXAUDIO#3
PTT #3
CTCSS #3
TXAUDIO#3J3-4
GROUND
J3-9
TRANSCEIVER
(PORT #3)
J3-6
J3-7
J3-8 +12VDC OUTPUT
SWITCH #4
SWITCH #3
J2-1
J2-5
J2-3
J2-2 COR #2
RXAUDIO#2
PTT #2
CTCSS #2
TXAUDIO#2J2-4
GROUND
J2-9
TRANSCEIVER
(PORT #2)
J2-6
J2-7
J2-8 +12VDC OUTPUT
SWITCH #2
SWITCH #1
SWITCH #5
TXAUDIO#2
GROUND
LOGIC INPUT #3
LOGIC INPUT #4
J1-25
J1-24 GROUND LOGIC INPUT #5
Figure 2-1
In this configuration the CAT-800 supports a repeater on Port #1 and a transceiver on Port #2 and
Port #3.

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Repeater-Transceiver-Remote Link Switch
CAT-800
REPEATER - TRANSCEIVER - RLS-1000 REMOTE LINK SWITCH
TRANSCEIVER
RLS-1000
(PORT #1)
RLS-1000
CAT-800
(PORT #2)
TRANSCEIVER
RLS-1000
(PORT #3)
TRANSCEIVER
RLS-1000
(PORT #2)
SWITCH #2
SWITCH #1
SWITCH #3
J1-14
J1-15
J1-19
J4-18
J4-2
J4-1
J4-13
J4-17
J4-16
J4-15
J4-14
J4-11
PTT #2
RXAUDIO#2
COR#2
TXAUDIO#2
J1-12
J1-5
J1-23
J1-18 +12VDC OUTPUT GROUND
J1-9
J1-16
J3-8
J3-5
J3-4
J3-3
J3-1
J1-8
J1-5
J1-4
J1-3
J1-1
J2-8
J2-5
J2-4
J2-3
J2-1
REPEATER
CAT-800
(PORT #1)
J1-6
J1-4
J1-17
J1-10
J1-11
J1-13
COR #1
CTCSS #1
PTT #1
TXAUDIO#1
RXAUDIO#1
GROUND
J3-1
J3-5
J3-3
J3-2 COR #3
RXAUDIO#3
PTT #3
CTCSS #3
TXAUDIO#3
J3-4
GROUND
TRANSCEIVER
CAT-800
(PORT #3)
J3-8
COR #1
PTT #1
TXAUDIO#1
RXAUDIO#1
GROUND
COR #2
PTT #2
TXAUDIO#2
RXAUDIO#2
GROUND
COR #3
PTT #3
TXAUDIO#3
RXAUDIO#3
GROUND
Figure 2-2
In this configuration the CAT-800 supports a repeater on Port #1, an RLS-1000 Remote Link switch on
Port #2 and a transceiver on Port #3. The RLS-1000B provides a method to connect three transceivers
to Port #2 of the CAT-800 repeater controller. The COR output of the RLS-1000 is active high so
dipswitch #2 should be off. Since the receiver audio and COR inputs are mixed, all three transceivers
can be selected at the same time. Transceiver selection is accomplished by grounding three of the RLS-
1000 control lines. To select transceiver #1 turn on switch #1 [Zone 6-1]. To select transceiver #2
turn on switch #2 [Zone 6-2]. To select transceiver #3, turn on switch #3 [Zone 6-3].

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Repeater-Transceiver-Catlink
CAT-800
REPEATER - TRANSCEIVER - CL-100 CATLINK
REPEATER
(PORT #1)
+12VDC OUTPUT
J1-12
CTCSS #2
PTT #2
LOGIC INPUT #1
LOGIC INPUT #2
J1-3
J1-5
J1-8
RXAUDIO#2
COR#2
J1-21
J1-2
SWITCH #4
J1-23
J1-9
J1-22
J1-7
J1-1
SWITCH #2
SWITCH #1
GROUNDJ1-18
J1-6
J1-4
J1-17
J1-10
J1-11
J1-13
COR #1
CTCSS #1
PTT #1
TXAUDIO#1
RXAUDIO#1
GROUND
SWITCH #3
J1-16
J1-14
J1-15
J1-19
J1-20 SWITCH #5
TXAUDIO#2
GROUND
LOGIC INPUT #3
LOGIC INPUT #4
J1-25
J1-24 GROUND LOGIC INPUT #5
J2-1
J2-5
J2-3
J2-2 COR #2
RXAUDIO#2
PTT #2
CTCSS #2
TXAUDIO#2J2-4
GROUND
TRANSCEIVER
(PORT #2)
J2-8
CL-100A
CATLINK
(PORT #3)
J4-3
J4-4
J4-1
J4-5
J4-8
J3-1
J3-5
J3-3
J3-4
J3-8
PTT
TXAUDIO
COR
RXAUDIO
GROUND
COR #3
RXAUDIO#3
PTT #3
TXAUDIO#3
GROUND
Figure 2-3
In this configuration the CAT-800 supports a repeater on Port #1, a transceiver on Port #2 and a CL-
100A on Port #3. The CL-100 is a complete standalone RF interface to the Internet. A pair of Cat-
Links will provide a VOIP link to another repeater or remote transceiver. The CL-100 will convert the
CAT-800’s TX audio and PTT outputs into digital packets and send them through the Internet to
another CL-100 or CH-100 Cathub. The CL-100’s PTT output provides an active low to the CAT-800’s
Port #3 COR. This COR input need to be pulled up. Turn on dipswitch #3. The CAT800’s PTT
provides an active low COR to the Catlink. Set the CL-100’s dipswitch #1 to on. The RX and TX
audios must be cross-connect.

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Repeater-Transceiver-Weather Receiver
CAT-800
REPEATER - TRANSCEIVER - WX-250 WEATHER RECEIVER
REPEATER
(PORT #1)
+12VDC OUTPUT
J1-12
CTCSS #2
PTT #2
LOGIC INPUT#1
LOGIC INPUT#2
J1-3
J1-5
J1-8
RXAUDIO#2
COR#2
J1-21
J1-2
SWITCH #4
J1-23
J1-9
J1-22
J1-7
J1-1
SWITCH #2
SWITCH #1
GROUNDJ1-18
J1-6
J1-4
J1-17
J1-10
J1-11
J1-13
COR #1
CTCSS #1
PTT #1
TXAUDIO#1
RXAUDIO#1
GROUND
SWITCH #3
J1-16
J1-14
J1-15
J1-19
J1-20 SWITCH #5
TXAUDIO#2
GROUND
LOGIC INPUT#3
LOGIC INPUT#4
J1-25
J1-24 GROUND LOGIC INPUT#5
J2-1
J2-5
J2-3
J2-2 COR #2
RXAUDIO#2
PTT #2
CTCSS #2
TXAUDIO#2J2-4
GROUND
TRANSCEIVER
(PORT #2)
J2-8
WX-250
WEATHER
RECEIVER
(PORT #3)
J4-3
J4-11
J4-8
J3-1
J3-5
J3-8
PTT OUT
TXAUDIO
PTT GROUND
COR #3
RXAUDIO#3
GROUND
SWITCH #2
SWITCH #1J3-6
J3-7 WXDISABLE
WXENABLE J4-4 J4-9
GROUND J4-1
Figure 2-4
In this configuration the CAT-800 supports a repeater on Port #1, a transceiver on Port #2 and a WX-
250 Weather receiver on Port #3. The WX-250 is a highly sensitive receiver with a digital decoder that
responds to Specific Area Message Encoded (SAME) alerts transmitted by the NOAA weather station
located in your geographic area. Select your county code and the type of alerts. Select warnings and or
watches. During a weather alert, a relay activates providing COR and RX audio to the CAT-800. When
an alert is received [PTT OUT] J4-3 will generate an active low COR #3 to the CAT-800. The [TX
AUDIO] J4-11 will provide weather audio containing the weather announcement. On the CAT-800 set
dipswitch #3 on because the COR input is active low. You will need the pull-up resistor installed so
make sure the COR #3 jumper plug is installed on the board. To monitor the weather receiver on
demand, turn on the CAT-800’s switch #1 [Zone 6-1] [100611] must be enabled. Key-up and enter
[811]. This will ground the [WX ENABLE] input J4-9. Too discontinue monitoring, key-up and enter
[810]. To disable alerts, turn on switch #2, [Zone 6-2] [100621] must be enabled. Key-up and enter
[821]. To reset the alert, key-up and enter [821] to turn switch #2 on and [820] to turn switch #2
back off.

2-5
Dipswitch Settings
An eight-position dipswitch configures various functions of the CAT-800.
Switch 1 This switch determines Port #1 COR input logic. Switch #1 should be ON if the Port #1
receiver's COR is an active low and OFF if COR is active high.
Switch 2 This switch determines Port #2 COR input logic. Switch #2 should be ON if the Port #2
receiver's COR is an active low and OFF if COR is active high.
Switch 3 This switch determines Port #3 COR input logic. Switch #3 should be ON if the Port #3
receiver's COR is an active low and OFF if COR is active high.
Switch 4 This switch determines the operation of Port #2. Switch #4 should be ON for full-duplex
transceiver operation and OFF for half-duplex transceiver operation.
Switch 5 This switch determines the operation of Port #3. Switch #5 should be ON for full-duplex
transceiver operation and OFF for half-duplex transceiver operation.
Switch 6 This switch places the CAT-800 in the cross band repeat mode. With transceivers on both Port
#1 and Port #2, enabled the link with the [A2] command. A signal received by the Port #1 receiver will
only key the Port #2 transmitter and a signal received by the Port #2 receiver will only key the Port #1
transmitter. With transceivers on both Port #1 and Port #3, enabled the link with the [A3] command. A
signal received by the Port #1 receiver will only key the Port #3 transmitter and a signal received by the
Port #3 receiver will only key the Port #1 transmitter. With transceivers on Port #1, Port #2 and Port
#3, enabled the link with the [A23] command. A signal received by the Port #1 receiver will key the
Port #2 and Port #3 transmitter and a signal received by the Port #2 or Port #3 receivers will key the
other transmitters. If dipswitch #6 is changed the power must be cycled for the change to take effect.
Switch 7 This switch is used to initialize the CAT-800. Set this switch to ON. Cycle the power OFF and
back ON. During power-up, the memory will be flushed and reloaded with default values. The voice will
say: "RESET SYSTEM OK." Set dipswitch #7 to the OFF position and recycle power.
Switch 8 This switch is used to program a new MASTER un-lock number. Set switch #8 to ON. The
voice will say: "ENTER CONTROL." After the seven-digit master unlock number is entered, set switch #8
to OFF.
Controller Security
Before placing the CAT-800 into operation five numbers should be changed. They are: the MASTER
Unlock number, the Secondary Unlock number and the Control Operator numbers for Port #1, Port #2
and Port #3. See page 5-1 to change the unlock numbers and page 5-14 to change the Control
Operator numbers.

3-1
Chapter 3 - Repeater Control
The CAT-800 has eight control zones with eight control channels each. These zones can be manually
controlled by DTMF commands; user and event macros and logic input action. The first three zones are
assigned to control the three ports. Zones 4 and Zone 8 are global control zones common to all three
ports. Zone 5 controls the five user logic inputs while Zone 6 controls the five user output switches.
Zone 9 is reserved for control of the various Internet functions. NOTE: The procedures described in this
chapter are control functions not programming functions. DO NOT UNLOCK the controller with the
seven-digit number before trying to control these nine zone channels.
Interrogation of Repeater Control Status
Key-up and send the Port #1 control operator code [100] followed by the zone number and a zero. Un-
key and the voice will read back the channels that are turned on in that zone. Example: Read Zone 2
control status. If all the channels are turned off, the voice will say: "CLEAR."
Un-key and the voice will say: "ONE- FIVE- EIGHT"
Changing Repeater Control Status
To change the status of a control function, key-up and send the Port #1 control operator code followed
by the zone number, channel number in that zone and a [1] to turn the control channel ON or a [0] to
turn the control channel OFF. Un-key and the voice will read back the zone, channel number and control
activity.
Example: Turn Zone 2 Channel 1 ON through the Port #1 receiver.
Un-key and the voice will say: "TWO ONE ON."
Control of the CAT-800 is also available through the Port #2 and Port #3 receivers. The procedure is the
same as above however the default control operator code for Port #2 is [200] and Port #3 is [300].
Zone (1 through 9)
Control Operator Code Channel (1 through 9)
Activity (0=OFF 1=ON)
Key-up and send: 100 2 1 1
Zone (2)
Control Operator Code Read Status (0)
Key-up and send: 100 2 0

3-2
CAT-800 Repeater Control Channels
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
NOTE: (*) Indicates the channel’s default setting.
1
PORT #1 TRANSMIT
ENABLE*
2
PORT #1 CTCSS
ENABLE
3
PORT #1 RECEIVER
ENABLE*
4
PORT #1 TURN ON DELAY
ENABLE
5
PORT #1 TRANSMITTER HANG TIME
ENABLE*
6
PORT #1 COURTESY TONE
ENABLE*
7
PORT #1 DTMF MUTING
ENABLE
8
PORT #1 TIMEOUT
ENABLE*
1
PORT #2 TRANSMIT
ENABLE*
2
PORT #2 CTCSS
ENABLE
3
PORT #2 RECEIVER
ENABLE*
4
PORT #2 TURN ON DELAY
ENABLE
5
PORT #2 ECHOLINK® CONTROL
ENABLE
6
PORT #2 AUTO-DISCONNECT
ENABLE
7
PORT #2 DTMF MUTING
ENABLE
8
PORT #2 TIMEOUT
ENABLE*
1
PORT #3 TRANSMIT
ENABLE*
2
PORT #3 CTCSS
ENABLE
3
PORT #3 RECEIVER
ENABLE*
4
PORT #3 TURN ON DELAY
ENABLE
5
PORT #3 ECHOLINK® CONTROL
ENABLE
6
PORT #3 AUTO-DISCONNECT
ENABLE
7
PORT #3 DTMF MUTING
ENABLE
8
PORT #3 TIMEOUT
ENABLE*
1
PORT #2 CONTROL OPERATOR
ENABLE*
2
PORT #2 MACRO CONTROL
ENABLE*
3
PORT #3 CONTROL OPERATOR
ENABLE*
4
PORT #3 MACRO CONTROL
ENABLE*
5
SCHEDULER
ENABLE*
6
RESERVED
ENABLE
7
GRANDFATHER CLOCK
ENABLE*
8
GRANDFATHER CLOCK SLEEP MODE
ENABLE*

3-3
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
1
USER LOGIC INPUT #1
ENABLE*
2
USER LOGIC INPUT #2
ENABLE*
3
USER LOGIC INPUT #3
ENABLE*
4
USER LOGIC INPUT #4
ENABLE*
5
USER LOGIC INPUT #5
ENABLE*
6
RESERVED
ENABLE
7
RESERVED
ENABLE
8
RESERVED
ENABLE
1
USER OUTPUT SWITCH #1
ENABLE*
2
USER OUTPUT SWITCH #2
ENABLE*
3
USER OUTPUT SWITCH #3
ENABLE*
4
USER OUTPUT SWITCH #4
ENABLE*
5
USER OUTPUT SWITCH #5
ENABLE*
6
RESERVED
ENABLE
7
RESERVED
ENABLE
8
RESERVED
ENABLE
1
REPEATER VOICE ID
ENABLE*
2
REPEATER CW ID
ENABLE*
3
TRANSMITTER TURN OFF MESSAGE #1
ENABLE
4
TRANSMITTER TURN OFF MESSAGE #2
ENABLE
5
TIMED MESSAGE #1
ENABLE
6
TIMED MESSAGE #2
ENABLE
7
TIMED MESSAGE #3
ENABLE
8
TIMED MESSAGE #4
ENABLE
1
FORCED DTMF ENTRY (ALL PORTS)
ENABLE*
2
DTMF ACCESS (ALL PORTS)
ENABLE
3
TIME-OF-DAY REQUEST (ALL PORTS)
ENABLE*
4
DTMF KEYPAD TEST (ALL PORTS)
ENABLE*
5
VOICE MESSAGE DEMO REQUEST (ALL PORTS)
ENABLE*
6
TWO-TONE PAGING REQUEST (ALL PORTS)
ENABLE*
7
DIGITAL AUDIO WAV PLAYER (ALL PORTS)
ENABLE*
8
RESERVED
ENABLE

3-4
Read Firmware Version
To read the current firmware version of the CAT-800, key-up and enter the control operator prefix code
followed by [100*8]. Un-key and the CAT-800’s voice will say: “VERSION TWO POINT ZERO ZERO”.
The default control operator code for Port #1 is [100]. EXAMPLE: Key-up and enter [100*8]. Use the
default control operator code [200] for Port #2 and [300] for Port #3.
Perform Remote Control Reset
To perform a remote control reset of the CAT-800, key-up and enter the control operator prefix code
followed by [100*9]. Un-key and the CAT-800’s voice will say: “EXPECT MICRO RESET”. The default
control operator code for Port #1 is [100]. EXAMPLE: Key-up and enter [100*9]. Use the default
control operator code [200] for Port #2 and [300] for Port #3. This procedure is identical to cycling the
DC power to the CAT-800 and will not effect it’s programming.
NOTE: Since the microprocessor is running in several different loops it may be possible to reset the
controller remotely. However for the reset to work the microprocessor must be able to recognize the
[100*9] command. If the microprocessor has stopped executing its program it is not likely it will respond
to your reset command. You will need to cycle DC power on the controller.

3-5
Zone 1 Control Channels
1. Port #1 Transmitter Enable (*)
When this channel is enabled the Port #1 PTT will be active. This channel must be enabled for normal
repeater operation. The CAT-800 will continue to respond to control operator commands even when this
channel is disabled. This channel will automatically be enabled after a dipswitch #7 initialization reset.
2. Port #1 CTCSS Enable
When this channel is enabled, in addition to a COR input, an input from a CTCSS decoder at J1-4 must
also be present before Port #1 will activate. At default this input is set for “COR and CTCSS active high
logic”. Use programming command (*3612) to change the CTCSS logic input to active low. Use
programming command (*3613) to change the logic to “COR or CTCSS active high logic”. NOTE: To
prevent loss of control, DO NOT ENABLE THIS CHANNEL unless a working CTCSS decoder is connected
to J1-4.
3. Port #1 Receiver Enable (*)
When this channel is enabled the CAT-800 will respond to a RF input from the Port #1 receiver. When
this channel is disabled the Port #1 transmitter will continue to operate by responding to RF inputs from
the Port #2 and Port #3 receivers.
4. Port #1 Turn on Delay Enable
When this channel is enabled, a deliberate and sustained input on Port #1 must be present before the
controller will respond. A time delay of 0.1 to 9.9 seconds can be selected with the [*623*]
programming command. When the CAT-800 is initialized, this timer defaults to 1.0 seconds. This
channel is useful during periods when noise bursts are present on the repeater input.
5. Port #1 Transmitter Hang Time Enable (*)
When this channel is enabled, the Port #1 transmitter will have a hang-time subject to the settings of
the COR Drop to Courtesy Beep Timer [*620*] and the Courtesy Beep to PTT Drop Timer [*621*]. At
default these timers are set for one second and four seconds.
6. Port #1 Courtesy Tone Enable (*) (Event Macro 20)
When this channel is enabled, a courtesy tone will occur when the COR signal is lost. To eliminate the
courtesy tone, turn this channel OFF. The timeout timer will continue to be reset.
7. Port #1 DTMF Muting Enable
When this channel is enabled, anytime a DTMF tone is received, the receive audio will be turned off to
the Port #1 transmitter. The transmit audio will remain muted until a pre-determined time after the last
DTMF tone is received. During the mute period, cover beeps are transmitted each second to indicate
repeater activity. This feature prevents control commands from being repeated. It provides an extra
measure of security. There may be times when it is desirable to temporarily pass DTMF tones through
the repeater. Precede the DTMF string with a (#). This key can be changed with the [*28X]
programming command.
8. Port #1 Timeout Enable (*)
When this channel is enabled, a continuous signal on the Port #1 input will cause the Port to turn off.
The time-out period is user programmable with the [*601*] timer command. When the CAT-800 is
initialized, this timer defaults to 3 minutes. When this channel is turned off, Port #1 will-not timeout.