The yaesu dr2 repeater can be used on 2m 144146mhz and 70cm 430440mhz with two receivers simultaneously, also as crossband repeater. Replacing your conventional fm repeater with the dr 1x will provide continued use of conventional fm communication while integrating the use of digital communication functions through its. It also maintains a separate audio path to the other site. This configuration allows a vxrvu to be a directly connected link radio for the dr1x repeater for site linking or interconnects via rf without adding an external controller or placing the dr1x into remote mode. Replacing your conventional fm repeater with the dr1x will provide continued use of conventional fm communication while integrating the use of digital communication functions through its. When using the scu20, pc connection cable, a dedicated driver must be. Yaesu dr2x 144430 dual band dual mode c4fmfm analog. Having an it background, i am more than familiar with firmware updates so this was a nobrainer for me. Replacing your conventional fm repeater with the dr 1 will provide continued use of conventional fm communication while integrating the use of digital communication functions through its.
I started this process a while back with my post titled yaesu dr 1x modifications part 1 which linked to the instructions on modifying the internal cable to intercept the ptt signal and the addition. Custom communications yaesu dr1x repeater controller. Our emergency communications group was looking to replace our ageing repeater controller. The yaesu dr1x fusion is a full featured c4fmfm dual band repeaterbase station.
Jul 20, 2017 you should consider the bridgecom repeaters, kenwood tkr8xx series and motorola radius. Chances are, the dr1x will be installed at a repeater site as a direct replacement for older equipment, requiring the use of an external repeater controller. The repeater is being used as yaesu designers intended it to be used. Mabel, yaesu dr1x repeater controller, amateur radio, electronic kits. Yaesu dr1x operating manual 48 pages 144430mhz 50w vhfuhf ams digital repeater. It covers either the 2 or 34 meter bands with builtin pl or dcs tone signalling. Yaesu dr 2x repeater part 2 an overview and set up of imrs including dg. Please see the dr 2xxe brochure for more information. View and download yaesu dr 1 operating manual online. This configuration allows a vxrvu to be a directly connected link radio for the dr 1x repeater for site linking or interconnects via rf without adding an external controller or placing the dr 1x into remote mode. Interfacing the yaesu dr 1x klink repeater network. The repeater has an internal loudspeaker for local checking, also a microphone can be plugged in for testing the transmitter.
Yaesu dr1x 144430 dual band c4fmfm digital repeater. It also cannot process an analog call from a controller while in. Analog stations cant hear digital stations, they only hear digital noise but i was already aware that was going to be the case 2. We decided to research the dr1x interface port and use a software based repeater controller for linking the repeaters. While the adr was designed for use with our rc210 in mind, it will work with any repeater controller on the market. Converting my yaesu dr1x to a dmr repeater, dr1x tutorial, mmdvm repeater install dmr dstar c4fm, mmdvm zum dr1x, mmdvm zum dr1x conversion, toronto quadmode yaesu fusion dr1x, yaesu dr1x 144430 dual band c4fmfm digital repeater, yaesu dr1x hacks, yaesu dr1x repeater, yaesu fusion dr1x wiresx. Tried firmware upgrade to the hri200, software upgrade of wiresx, checked all. Dr1xdr1xe repeater controller interfacing scom7330 487. The yaesu dr1x is a c4fm digital analog fm dual mode repeater that covers. Yaesu dr1 repeater, yaesu dr1 fusion universal radio. The mabel interface and software allows analog control of the yaesu dr1x repeater and access to the allstar voip network with the raspberry pi3 and the hamvoip ver.
The yaesu system fusion technology features the ams automatic mode select function that instantly recognizes whether the signal is c4fm digital or conventional fm. The firmware version is displayed across the top of the first setup screen where the frequencies are programmed. Its a nice looking, easy to program repeater with lots of features. And unlike many other repeaters, the dr1 handles conventional fm and c4fm digital transmission. Easy migration the repeater controller, receiver and transmitter are all packaged into a standard 19 in. The repeater has an internal loudspeaker for local checking, also. Provisioned for an external relay on logic output 2 to remotely reset the dr. Dec 27, 2015 yaesu dr 1x system fusion c4fm repeater hamradioconcepts. Dec 03, 2014 i received a yaesu dr 1x about 2 months ago and its been running on my vhf repeater freq.
We have 2 dr 1x repeaters 1vhf1uhf and after the learning curve of the new technology c4fm, dualband, multimode amsoperations, we are now active on wiresx, and using an arcom rc210 controller linking the repeaters on analog and providing a 3rd port for an allstar link too. Interfacing the yaesu dr1x with the scom 7330 repeater controller 147. The yaesu dr2x is a dual mode repeater operating in digital c4fm or analog fm that covers the vhf and uhf amateur radio bands. It is part of the next generation of digital for use with yaesu system fusion ii. We have 2 dr1x repeaters 1vhf1uhf and after the learning curve of the new technology c4fm, dualband, multimode amsoperations, we are now active on wiresx, and using an arcom rc210 controller linking the repeaters on analog and providing a 3rd port for an allstar link too. The dr1x only allows the use of an external controller for analog operation of the repeater however. Customer is responsible for return shipping charges, all return shipments must be fully insured. Dr 1xfr repeaters do not qualify as a tradein repeater. View and download yaesu dr1 operating manual online. Projects yaesu dr1x repeater controller, mabel, amateur. The repeater controller, receiver and transmitter are all packaged into a 19. The unique receiver, transmitter and controller combination in the dr 2x dr 2xe allows the control operator to assign up to two frequency pairs per repeater. Nov 22, 2017 the yaesu dr 1x and dr 2x are multimode repeaters that support analog and digital voice. Since i own cat repeater controllers, this diagram is used as an example on how to.
The yaesu dr 1x and dr2x have some significant issues when being used with an external repeater. Yaesu dr 1x operating manual 48 pages 144430mhz 50w vhfuhf ams digital repeater. Yaesu dr1x c4fm digital and analog hybrid repeater system using justin reed nv8qs script and wiring diagram. The yaesu dr 1x repeater and arcom rc210 controller work beautifully together once you get the initial connections and modifications completed. Udrc convert a yaesu fusion repeater dr1x to work with. Replacing your dr1x with a dr2x allows for growth in the digital voice world. The 7330 can add functionality to the dr 1x and dr 2x in several ways. The yaesu dr 1x is a digitalconventional fm dual mode repeater that covers the vhf and uhf amateur radio bands.
And unlike many other repeaters, the dr 1 handles conventional fm and c4fm digital transmission. Chances are, the dr 1x will be installed at a repeater site as a direct replacement for older equipment, requiring the use of an external repeater controller. The dr1x includes several hardware and software changes that improve reliability and. The repeater as you can see in the photo below is made up of two yaesu ftm400dr transceivers, a switching power supply, and all the glue electronics to make it a repeater. The yaesu dr1x is a c4fm digital analog fm dual mode repeater that. Yaesu dr1x fusion repeater project with a pi 3 and ra40 control interface board. The touch panel of the controller is designed to work with the slightest touch of a. Best controller software that money can buy got a nice controller.
The yaesu dr 1x and dr 2x are multimode repeaters that support analog and digital voice. Since i own cat repeater controllers, this diagram is used as an example on how to wire the dr 1x repeater to the cat250 controller. Yaesu fusion dr1x wiresx c4fmfm digital repeater yaesu dr1 144430 dual band c4fmfm digital repeater toronto yaesu fusion dr1x wiresx c4fmfm digital repeater dr1x squelch alignment procedure. Lets say we want a message to be appended to the repeater initial and normal id messages while the repeater is operating on battery power. Mabel dr1x control board kit custom communications. The yaesu dr 1 is a digitalconventional fm dual mode repeater that covers the vhf and uhf amateur radio bands. Mabel functions by intercepting the ptt and ctcss signals before they are sent to allstar. This feature enables two separate dualband inputs and outputs per single dr2xdr2xe repeater, allowing even more methods of access.
I also have a linux guru kl4el to assist manipulating the pi software. Repeater controller autopatch 7330 5k mrc100 6k 7k interoperability remote base q. In order to interface with the echo link system over the internet, and also to use special features with dtmf tone selection, an external controller must be added. However, with the market for dr1x compatible controllers this immature, we felt that investment in relatively expensive controller gear was not the right choice at this time. Mar 17, 2016 with the release of dr1x firmware version 1. I started this process a while back with my post titled yaesu dr1x modifications part 1 which linked to the instructions on modifying the internal cable to intercept the ptt signal and the addition. The yaesu dr1x is a digitalconventional fm dual mode repeater that covers the vhf and uhf amateur radio bands.
Goes out to analog and digital radio digital radio in digital mode talking to dr 1x. Jan 09, 2018 if the trade in option has been selected, please contact jose perez j. The mabel interface and software allows analog control of the yaesu dr1x repeater and access to the allstar voip network with the raspberry pi3 and the. Replacing your conventional fm repeater with the dr1 will provide continued use of conventional fm communication while integrating the use of digital communication functions through its. Mabel, yaesu dr1x repeater controller, amateur radio, electronic kits yaesu dr1x controller, mabel, allstar adapter, mmdvm audio amp home products files contact. Repeater mmdvm repeater builder stm32dvm yaesu dr1x. The dr1 makes a rather good especially for free analog repeater. An important point to note however is that the dr2 does not support wiresx via the imrs but does over the air, so is not a replacement or upgrade for the dr1 repeater. Used for fm mode it is a bit lacking in control features, not even providing a courtesy tone. The following is a correction from yaesu japan on the dr2 wiresx connectivity.
The yaesu dr1x repeater and arcom rc210 controller work beautifully together once you get the initial connections and modifications completed. Yaesu dr2x 144430 dual band dual mode c4fmfm analogdigital repeaters are digital conventional fm dual mode repeaters with dual receive dual transmit dtdr capabilities. Waiting for yaesu dr1x repeater to arrive click to download audio archives of repeater. The yaesu dr1 is a digitalconventional fm dual mode repeater that covers the vhf and uhf amateur radio bands. Existing peripheral devices such as the duplexer and amplifier, etc. The interface can be connected to any type of controller that supports more than one port since the goal is to bridge from the dr1 to another repeater or radio. The adr interface allows the connection of an external repeater controller to the yaesu dr1x fusion repeater while still retaining the automatic mode selection.
Why not a usb slot in the front for a software image. Yaesu found out about the conversion to dmr people were doing on their dr 1 repeaters, so any that yaesu get back as a tradein tradeup for the dr 2x they do something to thwart that and then sell it as refurbished. Download and use the driver and installation manual from the yaesu website. How do i use a tail message to report a power failure. The unique receiver, transmitter and controller combination in the dr2xdr2xe allows the control operator to assign up to two frequency pairs per repeater. The mabel interface and software allows analog control of the yaesu dr 1x repeater and access to the allstar voip network with the raspberry pi3 and the hamvoip ver. This feature enables two separate dualband inputs and outputs per single dr 2x dr 2xe repeater, allowing even more methods of access.
Interfacing the yaesu dr 1x masters communications. But then someone i was talking to yesterday said that if a digital radio in digital mode was talking to the repeater, that only people with digital radios would hear them. Linking yaesu dr1x repeaters without expensive hardware. Allstar with mabel dr1x repeater controller slaarc.
The yaesu dr 1x fusion is a full featured c4fmfm dual band repeater base station. System fusion repeater upgrade program amateur radio news. After much research and comparison shopping for a new repeater controller i decided to go with the rc210. I sent in my application on friday and it literally just arrived here at the office while typing this. Interface 7330 to yaesu system fusion repeater scom, llc. Apr 06, 2016 step by step instructions on how to upgrade the firmware on the yaesu dr 1x repeater. Mabel, yaesu dr 1x repeater controller, amateur radio, electronic kits yaesu dr 1x controller, mabel, allstar adapter, mmdvm audio amp home products files contact. Sep 10, 2016 ive recently had the pleasure of updating the firmware dsp code on two of our clubs dr 1x repeaters. The dr 1x only allows the use of an external controller for analog operation of the repeater however. The yaesu dr1x and dr2x are multimode repeaters that support analog and digital voice. The repeater controller, receiver and transmitter are all packaged into a 19 standard cabinet rack mount panel unit for simple replacement of an existing repeater. The yaesu dr 2 repeater can be used on 2m 144146mhz and 70cm 430440mhz with two receivers simultaneously, also as crossband repeater. The yaesu dr1x and dr2x have some significant issues when being used with an external repeater. The repeater controller, receiver and transmitter are all packaged into a 19 standard.
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