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DC Control on MSF5000

Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 7:59 pm
by d119
I have an RLB series MSF-Limited. UHF. Has the TTRC and SSCB boards, obviously. Can this unit support DC signalling? I'm looking to interface a Motorola SpectraTAC Voting Comparator to it, and the comparator is currently equipped with a DC Keying module. I see references to DC options in the RSS, but am wondering: Is a separate module or daughter card required for DC operation, or is everything already in there? The complete model number is C64RLB7106BT.

SpectraTAC parts are hard enough to find as it is, so I'l like to stay with DC until I can find a Tone Keying Module for the SpectraTAC Comparator.

Any information is appreciated :)

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 3:09 pm
by Will
Is the Comparator at the same site as the MSF5000?

If not at the same site, there are several companies that make DC remote termination pannels for just this problem. We use CPI term pnls. CPI makes a DC to Tone remote adaptor to go on the Voting Comparator then it is Tone all the way to the MSF5000.

http://www.cpicomm.com

If at the same site then it can be wired in just like a Mic.

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 10:54 am
by bernie
My two bits worth:
The MSF will support DC wire line control.
It is turned on in the code plug.
I think that it would not be impossible to obtain a tone generator for the Spectratac.
If the comparitor is co located with the station just use DC.