Link Communications RLC-CLUB User manual
RLC-CLUB Repeater, Link and Remote Base Controller
Software Version 1.73
Copyright 1996, All Rights Reserved
Link Communications, Inc.
P.O. Box 1071
115 Second Ave N.E.
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-7515 Voice
(406) 482-7547 Fax
http://www.link-comm.com
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Introduction:
Congratulations, you have purchased a very powerful tool for your group's repeater. The
RLC-Club is a small yet powerful control system for your groups repeater needs. With the
included Windows programming software, the 'Club' is easy to get programmed and
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operational. Setting it up and programming it are easy and straightforward, once you have read
the manual. Please take the time to read it before you try to start programming. This will save
you a lot of confusion and frustration, as it should answer most of your questions.
The RLC-Club repeater, link and remote base controller supports up to 2 radio ports, 4 analog
voltage inputs and 8 output drivers. The radio ports can be configured to require one of several
combinations of COR and PL inputs for access. The RLC-Club has a DTMF decoder per radio
port, thereby supporting DTMF control from all radio ports of the controller. Synthesized voice
prompts the users in the programming of the controller's variables, provides voice ID's and
alarms based on the inputs, etc. The autopatch includes 500 programmable autodial numbers,
cover tone, directed reverse patch and telephone control. DVR, HF and VHF/UHF remote base
support. All command codes, timer values, and messages are programmable by owner. Each
message can contain combinations of Morse code characters, synthesized speech words, sound
effects, DVR tracts, etc. The controller can be programmed via. DTMF over any of the radio
ports, autopatch programming, serial programming via. the RS-232 serial port using a
computer, modem, TNC or local terminal. The controller contains several hundred command
macros.. There is a clock/calender time chip with internal battery backup for years of non-
interrupted time piece operation. The timed event scheduler can be used to automatically load
configurations based on time of day and day of week settings. All input, output, analog and
radio interfacing signals can be assigned automatic event calls to allow unattended functional
operations.
This manual consists of three main sections: setup and interfacing, programming and
commands, and the appendices with commonly referenced tables and charts. A glossary has
also been included at the end to explain some of the terms and abbreviations that are used
throughout the manual.
We have attempted to explain everything in a way that is easy to understand, but some
questions are inevitable. If you have carefully read the manual and still have questions, call us
us at
Link Communications Inc.
115 Second Ave N.E.
P.O. Box 1071
Sidney, MT 59270
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Table of Contents
Command List by Command Number ........................................xiii
Limited Warranty ........................................................ xvii
Regulatory Information ...................................................xviii
Telephone Grounding Precautions: ......................................xviii
User Survey (Optional) .....................................................xix
Chapter 1: Getting Started .................................................1-1
Setup, Interfacing and Adjustment .......................................1-1
What Each Connector is For ............................................1-1
What the LED's Represent: .............................................1-2
Serial Port Interfacing .................................................1-8
Windows Programming .............................................1-12
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Installation: .............................................1-12
Operation: ..............................................1-12
Limitations: ............................................1-12
Reset and Power Up .................................................1-13
Entering Commands .................................................1-13
Error Messages .....................................................1-15
How to Configure a Port as a Repeater ...................................1-17
Example 1-1: Configuring a Port as a Repeater, Link ........................1-18
Example 1-2: Configuring a Port's COR/PL Polarity ........................1-19
Troubleshooting the Controller .........................................1-20
Chapter 2: Port Connection Commands ......................................2-1
"Connected Ports" ....................................................2-1
Turning a Repeater Off ................................................2-1
000: Connect one Port to another Port .....................................2-3
001: Monitor one Port from another Port ..................................2-4
002: Disconnect one Port from another Port ................................2-5
003,004: Recall a Port's Connections .....................................2-6
005,006: Set Up/Recall a Port's Access Mode ...............................2-7
009: Recall Entire Controller's Audio Crosspoint ............................2-8
013: Set COR and PL Active Levels ......................................2-9
061: Disconnect all Ports from a Radio Port ..............................2-10
155: Enable or Disable PTT for a Port ...................................2-11
156: Recall Which PTT are Enabled ....................................2-11
Chapter 3: Audio and DTMF configurations ...................................3-1
007: Configure DTMF Mute/Cover Tone/Bypass ............................3-3
008: Check DTMF Mute/Cover Tone/Bypass Settings .......................3-4
168: Set DTMF Acceptance Requirements ................................3-4
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Chapter 4: Timers ........................................................ 4-1
020: Program a Selected Timer ......................................... 4-2
021: Recall a Timer Value ............................................ 4-13
022: Restart a Selected Timer .......................................... 4-13
023: Reset a Selected Timer ........................................... 4-13
025: Sets the Time of Day Clock ....................................... 4-14
026: Recall the Time of Day Clock in Male Speech ......................... 4-14
027: Recall the Time of Day Clock in Female Speech ....................... 4-15
028: Sets the Date ................................................... 4-16
029: Recall the Date ................................................. 4-17
Chapter 5: Command Names ............................................... 5-1
How Command Names and Command Numbers are Used: .................... 5-1
010: Re-Program Command Names ...................................... 5-5
062: Change the Beginning of Command Names ........................... 5-7
011: Recall Command Name ........................................... 5-8
012: Find Commands Named ... ........................................ 5-8
Blocking Execution from Certain Ports ................................... 5-9
130: Block Command Execution From Port .............................. 5-10
131: Allow Command Execution From Port .............................. 5-10
132: Recall Blocked Ports ............................................ 5-10
Chapter 6: CW, DTMF, Voice and DVR Messages ............................. 6-1
030: Send a CW Message .............................................. 6-2
031: Send a DTMF Sequence ........................................... 6-3
036: Send a Voice Message ............................................ 6-4
066: Send a Voice Message Using English Words ........................... 6-4
040: Send One or Two Tone Sequence ................................... 6-5
Note about Courtesy Beeps ............................................. 6-6
041: Courtesy Beep Enable/Disable for a Selected Transmitter ................. 6-8
042: Set CW Speed for a Selected Port ................................... 6-9
043: Set CW 2-Tone Frequencies for a Selected Port ....................... 6-10
044: Set Up DTMF Regenerate Parameters ............................... 6-11
051: Start Dial-Tone ................................................ 6-11
063: Send a Polite Voice Message ...................................... 6-12
064: Send a Polite Voice Msg, If Interrupted Execute Cmd .................. 6-13
163: Keypad Test ................................................... 6-14
The DVR1 Digital Voice Recorder ...................................... 6-15
What the DVR1 is: ...................................... 6-15
170: Record and Play Audio Test ...................................... 6-22
171: Record DVR Track (non-prompted) ................................ 6-22
172: Record DVR Track (prompted) .................................... 6-23
173: Play DVR Tracks ............................................... 6-23
174: Erase DVR Tracks .............................................. 6-24
175: Record Public Mail ............................................. 6-25
176: Check Public Mailboxes ......................................... 6-25
177: Retrieve Public Mail ............................................ 6-25
178: Erase Public Mail ............................................... 6-26
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179: Record Private Mail .............................................6-26
180: Retrieve Private Mail ............................................6-26
181: Erase Private Mail ..............................................6-27
182: Enable/Disable RLC-DVR1 .......................................6-27
The Internal Digital Voice Recorder .....................................6-28
183: Record a Message on the Internal DVR ..............................6-29
184: Playback an Internal DVR Message(s) ...............................6-30
185: Erase Internal DVR Message(s) ....................................6-30
052: Audio Test using the Internal DVR .................................6-31
034: Adjust each Port's Internal DVR Record Level ........................6-32
Chapter 7: Serial Port Commands ...........................................7-1
024: Set Up RS-232 Serial Baud Rate .....................................7-3
060: Set Up Serial Port Options .........................................7-4
032: Send Serial Message out the Main Serial Port ...........................7-5
162: Always Send Serial Message out the Main Serial Port ....................7-5
169: Always Send Serial out Main Serial Port by ASCII Code .................7-6
138: Direct SPI Send using Output Lines ..................................7-7
Chapter 8: Macros ........................................................8-1
How Macros Get Executed: .............................................8-1
What a macro is: .....................................................8-1
Limits on Macros: ....................................................8-2
200..499: Execute a Macro .............................................8-4
053: Program a Single Command Macro Sequence ..........................8-5
054: Recall Macro Contents ............................................8-6
055: Delete Macro ...................................................8-7
056: Append a Command to a Macro .....................................8-7
057: Copy a Macro ...................................................8-7
058: Delete a Command in a Macro ......................................8-8
059: Insert a Command in a Macro ......................................8-8
Automatic Macros ....................................................8-9
Chapter 9: Pre-Access Commands ...........................................9-1
What preaccess is: ....................................................9-1
What you need to know: ...............................................9-1
049: Configure a Port's Tone Response when in Preaccess ....................9-2
070: Configure a Repeater for Preaccess ..................................9-3
071: Configure a Link for Preaccess ......................................9-4
072: Disable Preaccess Requirement for a Port .............................9-5
073: Recall Ports with Preaccess Requirement ..............................9-5
074: Allow Access To a Port that Requires Preaccess ........................9-5
075: Set Stop Access Conditions ........................................9-6
076: Recall Stop Access Conditions ......................................9-7
077: Isolate a Port from the Rest of the System .............................9-7
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Chapter 10: Scheduler .................................................... 10-1
How the Scheduler Works: ............................................ 10-1
082: Set Up a Scheduler Event ........................................ 10-2
083: Recall a Scheduler Event ......................................... 10-5
084: Enable/Disable a Scheduler Event .................................. 10-6
Chapter 11: The ID System ................................................ 11-1
How the ID's Work: ................................................. 11-1
Polite Voice ID's: ................................................... 11-1
To Program Your Own ID's: ........................................... 11-2
More about Programming ID's: ........................................ 11-2
ID Timing: ........................................................ 11-3
085: Enable/Disable IDing a Port ...................................... 11-4
086: Recall Which Ports have ID's Enabled .............................. 11-4
087: Set Random or Rotating Pending ID's ............................... 11-5
088: Recall Random or Rotating Pending ID Selection ...................... 11-5
Chapter 12: I/O System ................................................... 12-1
About the I/O System: ............................................... 12-1
Logical Output Lines ................................................ 12-1
Analog Input Lines .................................................. 12-1
Inputs Connector Pin-Out ................................. 12-3
090: Read Whether Input Line is High or Low ............................ 12-4
091: Execute Input Line High or Low Macro ............................. 12-4
092: Enable/Disable Input Line Alarm .................................. 12-5
093: Turn Output Line On ............................................ 12-6
094: Turn Output Line Off ............................................ 12-6
095: Recall Whether Output Line is On or Off ............................ 12-7
100: Read Analog Input Line .......................................... 12-8
101: Set Resolution For Analog Input ................................... 12-9
102: Set Conversion Ratio For Analog Input ............................. 12-11
Custom Analog Conversion Ratios: ......................... 12-12
103: Calibrate an Analog Input ....................................... 12-14
104: Set an Analog Alarm ........................................... 12-15
105: Set Analog Alarm Hysteresis ..................................... 12-16
106: Enable/Disable an Analog Alarm ................................. 12-18
107: Recall Analog Lines in Alarm .................................... 12-18
108: Recall Analog Line Configuration ................................. 12-19
160: Clear Analog High/Lows ........................................ 12-20
161: Set Analog Smoothing Factor .................................... 12-21
Chapter 13: Autopatch Routines ............................................ 13-1
Configuring the Autopatch: ........................................... 13-1
Autopatch Up Commands: ............................................ 13-1
Using '*' for the Autopatch Up Command: ................................ 13-1
Hanging Up: ....................................................... 13-1
Connected Ports: .................................................... 13-2
Predial Digits: ...................................................... 13-2
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The Autodialer: .....................................................13-2
Limiting Call Length: ................................................13-3
How the Dialing Tables Work: .........................................13-3
Other Commands that Affect the Autopatch: ..............................13-4
110: Configure the Autopatch .........................................13-5
111: Manual Off Hook ...............................................13-7
112: Normal Forward Dial ............................................13-7
113: Forward Dial with no Long Distance Checking ........................13-8
114: Hang up the Autopatch ...........................................13-9
115: Possibly Hang up the Autopatch ....................................13-9
116: Set / Recall the Predial Digits and Timing ...........................13-10
119: Set Allowed Numbers Table Slot ..................................13-11
120: Recall Allowed Numbers Table Slot ...............................13-11
121: Set Nuisance Numbers Table Slot .................................13-12
122: Recall Nuisance Numbers Table Slot ...............................13-12
123: Test Dialing Tables ............................................13-13
124: Set Autodial Slot ..............................................13-14
125: Recall Autodial Slot ............................................13-14
126: Send Predial Digits / Callsign for Autodial Slot? ......................13-15
127: Enable/Disable an Autodial Slot ...................................13-15
128: Set Full or Half-Duplex Patch Audio for a TX ........................13-16
129: Recall Full or Half-Duplex Patch Audio for a TX .....................13-16
133: Set up Reverse Patch ...........................................13-17
134: Access Reverse Patch Control Mode ...............................13-18
135: Answer Reverse Patch ..........................................13-18
136: Set up Reverse Autopatch Ring ...................................13-19
137: Autodial Only .................................................13-19
Chapter 14: Doug Hall RBI-1 and RLC-ICM Routines .........................14-1
What the RBI-1 is: ...................................................14-1
What the RLC-ICM is: ...............................................14-1
Interfacing and Setup: ................................................14-1
Using the RBI-1 or RLC-ICM: .........................................14-2
Building the RBI-1/RLC-ICM Cable .........................14-5
139: Set Up the RLC-Icom Interface ....................................14-8
RLC-ICM Internal Operation Test Points ................................14-11
141: Set Band Unit for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ..............................14-12
142: Set Frequency (and Offset) for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ....................14-13
143: Set Offset for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM .................................14-14
144: Set Offset Format for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ...........................14-15
145: Set Power Level for RBI-1 .......................................14-16
146: Set PL Frequency for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ...........................14-17
147: Turn PL Encode Off/On for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ......................14-18
148: Turn PL Decode Off/On for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ......................14-18
149: Recall Band, Frequency& Offset for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ...............14-19
150: Recall All RBI-1 or RLC-ICM Settings .............................14-19
151: Turn Radio Power On or Off for RBI-1 .............................14-20
152: Goto Radio Memory Channel for the RBI-1 .........................14-21
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Chapter 15: Serial Controlled (HF) Radio Support ............................ 15-1
HF Radio Interfacing ................................................ 15-1
HF Radio Control: .................................................. 15-2
195: Configure HF Mode ............................................. 15-4
196: Configure HF Radio ............................................ 15-5
197: Set/Recall Transmit/Scan Band Edges .............................. 15-7
198: HF Mode Enable ............................................... 15-9
HF Remote Base Keypad Definition: ....................... 15-10
Chapter 16: Special Audio Routing Commands ............................... 16-1
037: Set Audio Routing Variable for Commands In a Macro ................ 16-2
038: Kill All Responses Following This Command ......................... 16-3
065: Restore Audio Routing Variable (Undo 037 and 038) ................... 16-4
039: Recall the Ports in the Current Audio Routing Variable ................. 16-5
050: Set Up or Recall Default Audio Routing Variables ..................... 16-6
Chapter 17: Special Control Commands ..................................... 17-1
035: Remotely Reset the Controller ..................................... 17-2
078: Set Command Entry Options for a Port .............................. 17-3
079: Recall Command Entry Options for a Port ........................... 17-5
164: Recall Software Version ......................................... 17-6
165: Reset COP Watchdog Timer ...................................... 17-6
166: Display Status Screen ........................................... 17-7
167: Do Nothing ................................................... 17-7
014..019: Not Currently Used .......................................... 17-8
033, 034: Not Currently Used .......................................... 17-8
067..069: Not Currently Used .......................................... 17-8
080, 081: Not Currently Used ......................................... 17-8
089: Not Currently Used ............................................. 17-8
096..099: Not Currently Used ......................................... 17-8
109: Not Currently Used ............................................. 17-8
117..118: Not Currently Used ......................................... 17-8
140: Not Currently Used .............................................. 17-8
153..154: Not Currently Used ......................................... 17-8
192..194: Not Currently Used ......................................... 17-8
197: Not Currently Used ............................................. 17-8
199: Not Currently Used ............................................. 17-8
Chapter 18: 500 User Structure ............................................ 18-1
The Password System ................................................ 18-1
Method #1 - No Passwords: ............................... 18-3
Method #2 - Fixed Passwords: ............................. 18-3
Method #3 - Challenge Passwords: ......................... 18-4
Method #4 - Challenge Passwords with Decoy Digits: .......... 18-5
186: Set up User Password ........................................... 18-6
187: User Log-on ................................................... 18-7
188: Recall Who Is Logged In ......................................... 18-8
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189: User Log-off ...................................................18-8
190: Assign a User Level to a Command .................................18-9
191: Assign a Callsign to a User ......................................18-10
Chapter 19: The Beaconing System ..........................................19-1
045: Setup Beacon Table ..............................................19-2
046: Start Beacon ...................................................19-3
047: Cancel Beacon ..................................................19-3
048: Start Beacon Using English Words ..................................19-3
Chapter 20: Event Triggers ................................................20-1
157: Set Up Event Trigger ............................................20-2
158: Recall Event Trigger Setting ......................................20-2
159: Enable/Disable Event Trigger .....................................20-2
Appendix A: The Audio Routing Variable System ............................. A-1
Explanation of the System ............................................. A-1
Suppressing Command Responses in Macros: ............................. A-2
Appendix B: Voice Word Table ............................................ B-1
Appendix C: CW Code Table .............................................. C-1
Appendix D: Reset and Initialization ........................................ D-1
Appendix E: Not Currently Used ........................................... E-1
Appendix F: Programming with the Serial Port ................................F-1
Voice responses to commands entered serially: .............................F-2
Using a serial upload file: ..............................................F-2
Note about spaces in serial commands: ....................................F-3
Note about comments in serial upload files: ................................F-3
Note about capital letters: ..............................................F-3
Note about download speeds: ...........................................F-3
Serial responses to commands entered from a radio: ..........................F-4
Very Long Serial Commands: ...........................................F-5
Appendix G: ASCII Chart ................................................ G-1
Appendix H: Using the LM335 Temperature Sensor ........................... H-1
Appendix I: Software Problem and Request Form .............................. I-1
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Appendix J: Hardware Reference Section .................................... J-1
Important Connections: ................................................ J-1
RLC-Club Main Board .................................... J-1
RLC-Club Deluxe Module ................................. J-2
Bill of Materials ..................................................... J-3
RLC-Club Controller ...................................... J-3
RLC-Club Deluxe ........................................ J-8
Component Layouts and Schematic Diagrams ............................. J-11
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Command List by Command Number
000: Connect one Port to another Port ..........................................2-3
001: Monitor one Port from another Port ........................................2-4
002: Disconnect one Port from another Port ......................................2-5
003,004: Recall a Port's Connections ...........................................2-6
005,006: Set Up/Recall a Port's Access Mode ....................................2-7
007, 008: Configure, Check DTMF Mute on a Selected Port ..................... 3-3, 3-4
009: Recall Entire Controller's Audio Crosspoint ..................................2-8
010: Re-Program Command Names ............................................5-5
011, 012: Recall Information about a Command Name .............................5-8
013: Set COR and PL Active Levels ............................................2-9
014..019: Not Currently Used ................................................17-8
020: Program a Selected Timer ................................................4-2
021: Recall a Timer Value ..................................................4-13
022: Restart a Selected Timer ................................................4-13
023: Reset a Selected Timer .................................................4-13
024: Set Up RS-232 Serial Baud Rate ..........................................7-3
025: Sets the Time of Day Clock .............................................4-14
026: Recall the Time of Day Clock in Male Speech ...............................4-14
027: Recall the Time of Day Clock in Female Speech .............................4-15
028: Sets the Date .........................................................4-16
029: Recall the Date .......................................................4-17
030: Send a CW Message ....................................................6-2
031: Send a DTMF Sequence .................................................6-3
032: Send Serial Message out the Main Serial Port ................................7-5
033, 034: Not Currently Used ................................................17-8
034: Adjust each ports Internal DVR Record Level ..............................6-32
035: Remotely Reset the Controller ...........................................17-2
036: Send a Voice Message ..................................................6-4
037: Set Audio Routing Variable for Commands In a Macro ........................16-2
038: Kill All Responses Following This Command ...............................16-3
039: Recall the Ports in the Current Audio Routing Variable .......................16-5
040: Send One or Two Tone Sequence .........................................6-5
041: Courtesy Beep Enable/Disable for a Selected Transmitter .......................6-8
042: Set CW Speed for a Selected Port .........................................6-9
043: Set CW 2-Tone Frequencies for a Selected Port .............................6-10
044: Set Up DTMF Regenerate Parameters .....................................6-11
045: Setup Beacon Table ...................................................19-2
046: Start Beacon .........................................................19-3
047: Cancel Beacon .......................................................19-3
048: Start Beacon Using English Words ........................................19-3
049: Configure a Port's Tone Response when in Preaccess ..........................9-2
050: Set Up or Recall Default Audio Routing Variables ...........................16-6
051: Start Dial-Tone .......................................................6-11
052: Audio Test using the Internal DVR .......................................6-31
053: Program a Single Command Macro Sequence ................................8-5
054: Recall Macro Contents ..................................................8-6
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055: Delete Macro ......................................................... 8-7
056: Append a Command to a Macro .......................................... 8-7
057: Copy a Macro ........................................................ 8-7
058: Delete a Command in a Macro ........................................... 8-8
059: Insert a Command in a Macro ............................................ 8-8
060: Set Up Serial Port ..................................................... 7-4
061: Disconnect all Ports from a Radio Port .................................... 2-10
062: Change the Beginning of Command Names ................................. 5-7
063: Send a Polite Voice Message ........................................... 6-12
064: Send a Polite Voice Message and if Interrupted... ............................ 6-13
065: Restore Audio Routing Variable (Undo 037 and 038) ........................ 16-4
066: Send a Voice Message Using English Words ................................. 6-4
067..069: Not Currently Used ............................................... 17-8
070: Configure a Repeater for Preaccess ........................................ 9-3
071: Configure a Link for Preaccess ........................................... 9-4
072: Disable Preaccess Requirement for a Port ................................... 9-5
073: Recall Ports with Preaccess Requirement ................................... 9-5
074: Allow Access To a Port that Requires Preaccess ............................. 9-5
075: Set Stop Access Conditions .............................................. 9-6
076: Recall Stop Access Conditions ........................................... 9-7
077: Isolate a Port from the Rest of the System .................................. 9-7
078: Set up Force-Execution Functions for a Port ................................ 17-3
079: Recall Force-Execution Set up's for a Port ................................. 17-5
080, 081: Not Currently Used ............................................... 17-8
082: Set Up a Scheduler Event .............................................. 10-2
083: Recall a Scheduler Event ............................................... 10-5
084: Enable/Disable a Scheduler Event ........................................ 10-6
085: Enable/Disable IDing a Port ............................................ 11-4
086: Recall Which Ports have IDs Enabled ..................................... 11-4
087: Set Random or Rotating Pending IDs ..................................... 11-5
088: Recall Random or Rotating Pending ID Selection ........................... 11-5
089: Not Currently Used ................................................... 17-8
090: Read Whether Input Line is High or Low .................................. 12-4
091: Execute Input Line High or Low Macro ................................... 12-4
092: Enable/Disable Input Line Alarm ........................................ 12-5
093: Turn Output Line On .................................................. 12-6
094: Turn Output Line Off ................................................. 12-6
095: Recall Whether Output Line is On or Off .................................. 12-7
096..099: Not Currently Used ............................................... 17-8
100: Read Analog Input Line ................................................ 12-8
101: Set Resolution For Analog Input ......................................... 12-9
102: Set Conversion Ratio For Analog Input .................................. 12-11
103: Calibrate an Analog Input ............................................. 12-14
104: Set an Analog Alarm ................................................. 12-15
105: Set Analog Alarm Hysteresis .......................................... 12-16
106: Enable/Disable an Analog Alarm ....................................... 12-18
107: Recall Analog Lines in Alarm .......................................... 12-18
108: Recall Analog Line Configuration ...................................... 12-19
109: Not Currently Used ................................................... 17-8
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110: Configure the Autopatch ...............................................13-5
111: Manual Off Hook .....................................................13-7
112: Normal Forward Dial ..................................................13-7
113: Forward Dial with no Long Distance Checking ..............................13-8
114: Hang up the Autopatch .................................................13-9
115: Possibly Hang up the Autopatch .........................................13-9
116: Set / Recall the Predial Digits and Timing .................................13-10
117..118: Not Currently Used ...............................................17-8
119: Set Allowed Numbers Table Slot ........................................13-11
120: Recall Allowed Numbers Table Slot .....................................13-11
121: Set Nuisance Numbers Table Slot .......................................13-12
122: Recall Nuisance Numbers Table Slot ....................................13-12
123: Test Dialing Tables ..................................................13-13
124: Set Autodial Slot ....................................................13-14
125: Recall Autodial Slot ..................................................13-14
126: Send Predial Digits / Callsign for Autodial Slot? ............................13-15
127: Enable/Disable an Autodial Slot ........................................13-15
128: Set Full or Half-Duplex Patch Audio for a TX .............................13-16
129: Recall Full or Half-Duplex Patch Audio for a TX ...........................13-16
130: Block Command Execution From Port ....................................5-10
131: Allow Command Execution From Port ....................................5-10
132: Recall Blocked Ports ..................................................5-10
133: Set up Reverse Patch .................................................13-17
134: Access Reverse Patch Control Mode .....................................13-18
135: Answer Reverse Patch ................................................13-18
136: Set up Reverse Autopatch Ring .........................................13-19
137: Autodial Only .......................................................13-19
138: Direct SPI Send using Output Lines .......................................7-7
139: Setup RLC-Icom Interface ..............................................14-8
140: Not Currently Used ....................................................17-8
141: Set Band Unit for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ....................................14-12
142: Set Frequency (and Offset) for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM .........................14-13
143: Set Offset for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM .......................................14-14
144: Set Offset Format for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM .................................14-15
145: Set Power Level for RBI-1 .............................................14-16
146: Set PL Frequency for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM .................................14-17
147: Turn PL Encode Off/On for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ............................14-18
148: Turn PL Decode Off/On for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ...........................14-18
149: Recall Band, Frequency and Offset for RBI-1 or RLC-ICM ...................14-19
150: Recall All RBI-1 or RLC-ICM Settings ...................................14-19
151: Turn Radio Power On or Off for RBI-1 ...................................14-20
152: Goto Radio Memory for RBI-1 .........................................14-21
153..154: Not Currently Used ...............................................17-8
155: Enable or Disable PTT for a Port .........................................2-11
156: Recall Which PTT are Enabled ..........................................2-11
157: Set Up Event Trigger ..................................................20-2
158: Recall Event Trigger Setting ............................................20-2
159: Enable/Disable Event Trigger ...........................................20-2
160: Clear Analog High/Lows ..............................................12-20
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161: Set Analog Smoothing Factor .......................................... 12-21
162: Always Send Serial Message out the Main Serial Port ......................... 7-5
163: Keypad Test ........................................................ 6-14
164: Recall Software Version ............................................... 17-6
165: Reset COP Watchdog Timer ............................................ 17-6
166: Display Status Screen ................................................. 17-7
167: Do Nothing ......................................................... 17-7
168: Set DTMF Acceptance Requirements ...................................... 3-4
169: Always Send Serial out Main Serial Port by ASCII Code ...................... 7-6
170: Record and Play Audio Test ............................................ 6-22
171: Record DVR Track (non-prompted) ...................................... 6-22
172: Record DVR Track (prompted) .......................................... 6-23
173: Play DVR Tracks .................................................... 6-23
174: Erase DVR Tracks .................................................... 6-24
175: Record Public Mail ................................................... 6-25
176: Check Public Mailboxes ............................................... 6-25
177: Retrieve Public Mail .................................................. 6-25
178: Erase Public Mail .................................................... 6-26
179: Record Private Mail .................................................. 6-26
180: Retrieve Private Mail ................................................. 6-26
181: Erase Private Mail .................................................... 6-27
182: Enable/Disable RLC-DVR1 ............................................ 6-27
183: Record a Message on the Internal DVR ................................... 6-29
184: Playback an Internal DVR Message(s) .................................... 6-30
185: Erase Internal DVR Message(s) ......................................... 6-30
186: Set up User Password ................................................. 18-6
187: User Log-on ........................................................ 18-7
188: Recall Who Is Logged In ............................................... 18-8
189: User Log-off ........................................................ 18-8
190: Assign a User Level to a Command ...................................... 18-9
191: Assign a Callsign to a User ............................................ 18-10
192..194: Not Currently Used ............................................... 17-8
195: Configure HF Mode .................................................. 15-4
196: Configure HF Radio .................................................. 15-5
197: Not Currently Used ................................................... 17-8
197: Set/Recall Transmit/Scan Band Edges .................................... 15-7
198: HF Mode Enable ..................................................... 15-9
199: Not Currently Used ................................................... 17-8
200..499: Execute a Macro .................................................. 8-4
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Limited Warranty
COVERAGE:
Link Communications, Inc. warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During this time, Link
Communications, Inc. will cover parts, labor and return shipping. If failure is caused by
instances other than manufacturing defects, Link Communications, Inc. will repair the product
and bill the customer for parts and labor. Contact Link Communications, Inc. for more
information.
What Link Communications, Inc. will not cover:
1. Too much voltage to the controller. The RLC-Club operates at +11V to +15V, negative
ground.
2. Damage to the controller by lightning, accident, or incorrect power hook-up.
3. Incorrect unit installation.
4. Damage caused by shipment (damage claims are handled by the carrier).
6. Repairs by other than Link Communications, Inc.
THIS WARRANTY HOLDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
HOW TO GET SERVICE
Please contact Link Communications, Inc. for servicing information and authorization.
SOFTWARE
Link Communications, Inc. holds the copyright on the RLC-Club's software and hardware.
Changes to the software, copying of the software, and use of the voice code is prohibited
without the written consent of Link Communications, Inc.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
Link Communications, Inc. will provide FREE Software updates for 6 months from the date of
purchase. The owner must return replaced software chips to Link Communications, Inc. in
order to obtain further software updates. Software updates costs will be determined at the
release of the update. Manual inserts and shipping are additional.
Version 1.73 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 1/18/97
Regulatory Information
Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) Regulations:
To comply with FCC regulations, the following requirements must be met:
The FCC Registration Number of this device and Ringer Equivalence
Number ( 0.7B ), if requested by the telephone company, must be
reported. This information is attached to a label found the bottom of this
device.
The sum of Ringer Equivalence Numbers for all devices connected to a
single telephone line should not exceed 5 for reliable operation.
This device must not be installed on coin-operated telephone lines or
party lines.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Repair work on this device must be done by Link Communications, Inc.
or an authorized repair station.
Made in the U.S.A
Telephone Grounding Precautions:
The autopatch interface on the 'RLC-Club' contains a 3 pole SIDACtor that is used to provide
TM
surge and lightning protection to the circuits of the controller. You will notice that there is a
separate ground terminal provided. This terminal must be connected to an external earth
ground to provide the controller with the designed protection. Do not connect this ground to
your power supply ground terminal. Connection to the power supply ground can damage both
the controller and the power supply incase of a surge/lightning strike on the phone lines.
The autopatch provides 2 fuses (500mA) in series with the phone line (F3 is series with the
telephone TIP, and F2 is series with the telephone RING ciruits). If either or both of the fuses
blow, a surge/lightning incident has occurred. Only replace the fuses with 500mA, pico fuses.
If larger fuses are used, damage to the controllers telephone interface can occur. UL1459
regulations require the fuses, so don't bypass them.
SIDACtor is a registered trademark of Teccor Electronics, Inc.
TM
Version 1.73 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 1/18/97
User Survey (Optional)
A knowledge of the user base will allow us to better serve you in the future by helping us
develop more specialized software and hardware. Please take a few minutes and fill out this
questionnaire.
RLC-Club Serial Number ................. ________________
(Located in the upper right corner on the 'Club' board)
RLC-Club Purchase Date ................. ________________
Application: (Circle All That Apply)
Ownership:
- 1 - Privately Owned Repeater
- 2 - Club Owned Repeater
- 3 - Group Owned Repeater
- 4 - Commercial Business Repeater
- 5 - Other _______________________
Installation:
- 1 - Wide Coverage Repeater with Chain Links
- Port to Port Linking
- 2 - Full Duplex Links
- 3 - Half Duplex Links
- 4 - VHF Repeater: Power _____ Make ____________
- 5 - UHF Repeater: Power _____ Make ____________
- 6 - Link Ports Used as Repeater Ports: Yes No
- 7 - Serial Data Used to Control Repeater: Yes No
- 8 - Other Amateur Repeaters At the Site: Yes No
- 9 - Other Link Communication Inc. Products Used: Yes No
Misc:- 1 - User Base: Technical Rag Chew Personal
- 2 - Autopatch used on the System: Yes No
- 3 - Frequency Adjustable Remotes: Yes No
- 4 - Linking to Other Repeaters: Yes No
- 5 - Linking Closed Access: Yes No
- 6 - PL Required on Main Repeater: Yes No Varies
- 7 - PL Required on Linking System: Yes No Varies
Please Return to:Link Communications Inc.
P.O. Box 1071
Sidney, MT. 59270
Comments:
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