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Microcontroller interface to control operating modes of the Yaesu DR-1X Repeater.

Purpose

Allows remote control of the Yaesu DR-1X Repeater. PTT and operating mode can be controlled remotely via a USB virtual serial port. The squelch input can be sensed using the same serial line.

The code samples the SQL pin and sends information about state changes to the computer. It also sequences outputs for the EXT I/O, MODE, and PTT pins when commanded to.


DR1X Tutorial


This tutorial runs over how to get the DR1X repeater configured for D-STAR operation once you have your Raspberry Pi up and running.

YAESU DR-1X 144/430 Dual Band C4FM/FM Digital Repeater


The YAESU DR-1X is a digital/conventional FM dual mode repeater that covers the VHF and UHF amateur radio bands. It was developed for use with System Fusion. 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 unique AMS capability.
The DR-1X is the final release of our popular DR-1 repeater that was released for Beta testing earlier this year. The DR-1X includes several hardware and software changes that improve reliability and external interfacing capabilities.
** Duty cycle is 50% at 50 Watts, 100% at 20 Watts in a climate controlled environment


Easy Migration....
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. Existing peripheral devices such as the duplexer and amplifier, etc., can continue to be used as-is.

Please see the DR-1X Brochure and Manual for installation examples of Repeater Set-Up replacing existing Analog FM Repeater
DR-1X Features
·Modulation Modes: Conventional FM, 12.5 kHz C4FM Digital (V/D Mode, VFR Mode, DFR Mode) *
·VHF or UHF operation (cross-band capable)
·AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function automatically recognizes the signal as C4FM digital or conventional FM, and then the DR-1X repeater retransmits the signal using the preset communications mode.
·3.5-inch Full Color Touch Panel Operation
·Extremely reliable, high RF Output Power: 50W/20W/10W
·Emergency Operation: Supports auto-switched backup battery power operation.
·Front panel microphone connector is provided for use in repeater transmitter testing, and enables use as a base station.
·Built-in large-size monitor speaker with front panel volume control
·Full Integrability with existing repeater controllers using the 15 Pin rear I/O connection.

*System Fusion is not compatible with the D-STAR GMSK digital format.

MMDVM How two Video! DSTAR DMR Repeater Build

MMDVM How two Video! DSTAR DMR Repeater Build



Question : Are you changing a Fusion system to TX in TDMA, or are you just adding a peripheral repeater with the MMDVM that's connected to the system fusion repeater?

Answer : Using the analog side of the DR-1 to connect to a MMDVM.. So now I have a C4FM, DMR, DSTAR Repeater.