W5TXR Electronic Labs
Echolink Multimode Interface
with the Proto Playground™
It's here!
The USB is here.
Order here!
Our's is the Best!
Just ask Gordo.
Gordon West and myself at Hamcom 2011
10% Discount for US Active Duty
Military*
*US Active Duty Military - Proof Required (CAC)
Additional Modes supported:
PSK-31/WEFAX/SSTV/RTTY/WSJT and more
Included on the CD ROM is the world famous
MMSSTV / MTTY software by
JE3HHT, Makoto (Mako) Mori
The EchoLink / Multimode Interfaces will be available in Serial (DB-9) or USB!
Availability: NOW!
US Military: Shipping to ALL APO and FPO addresses!
Shipping Worldwide to most countries!
The Echolink interface is in production and is available right now!
The EchoLink Interface is available as a kit or assembled and tested (w/warranty)
Unlike most of our competetors.
The W5TXR Electronic Labs interfaceis Made in the USA.
(and FCC Part 15 certification is pending.)
Documentatation is available in the following foreign languages:
Spanish
German
Italian
Documentation will be available in the following languages:
French
Japanese
Hebrew
Page Under Construction!
Review the documents and assembly instructions
download below.
Design Features:
The W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink / Multimode interface works with
analog transceivers as well as digital i.e. P25, Astro, D-Star
Optional : Nuisance Ham DTMF encoder - decoder system
Call for details
The Proto Playground™ is a unique
large prototyping area for the experimenter with a row of+5,+12 and ground!
AC adapter included (assembled model only).
Passive Sound-Card operation for digital modes like RTTY, WSJT, PSK31, SSTV, WEFAX.... No configuration changes are required when changing modes. Software for these modes available at various Ham Radio related sites on the Internet.
SSTV & RTTY software is included or use your own.
Unlike other EchoLink Interfaces, an onboard (HT9170B) DTMF decoder IC is utilized for reliability.
Optional AC Adapter available for kit and assembled models.
Optional adapters available for European, middle East and Asian countries.
All audio and control I/O brought out to 3.5mm (1/8") jacks. 12-15vdc power is supplied through a standard 2.1mm coaxial barrel type jack. RS-232 I/O via standard DB-9 female connector.
An Auxiliary Control Relay is included.
This relay is turned on and off using the DTMF keys on your remote radio. Use it to trigger or control anything you like. Route audio or power through the relay.
A high-pass filter in the TX audio to mic input line to reduce hum and PL tones.
Internal trimpots for RX and TX audio level adjustments.
COS or VOX RX Control.
COS greatly reduces drop-out and "falsing" that is sometimes experienced when using VOX RX Control. (Requires COS signal from radio).
All components are mounted on the pc board. No wires!
Available as a kit or fully assembled
High quality components for reliable operation. The double sided (US Made) HQ FR4 Specification) PTH pc board is professionally designed and manufactured with RoHS compliance in mind, silkscreen (white part designator text) and soldermask (green anti-solder coating).
Repeater controller friendly ! Can be connected directly to a multi-port repeater controller. No problems with audio feedback or isolation.
Look for the K5TXR-L EchoLink node and the W5TXR-R nodesto be online before the end of July.
I am waiting for our towers to be erected at our facility.
The W5TXR-l node will be interfaced to an Alinco DR-135T VHF transceiver on
146.56500 Mhz. Active local simplex frequency in the San Antonio Area.
The K5TXR-R will be interfaced to The K5TXR/R 444.8250 EMCOMM ARES-RACES-Skywarn
Ordering Information:
Transceivers with push-pull receive audio (Higher quality radios) e.g. Motorola GM300 and Mitrek must not let one side of the audio line come in contact with ground. Push-Pull audio (class B) Audio line have 2 'hots' If you are not sure call us when you order and we can determine which ever it is.
The audio finals will look something like figure 1 below
Figure 1
To Order call (210) 659-7715
We accept credit cards!
Order on line with pay pal.
NEVER send your credit card information in an e-mail !
Assembled and Tested Version
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface Model: EL-1SAT
(with standard DB-9 serial port) W/AC Adapter
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface Model: EL-1SAT
(with standard DB-9 serial port) W/AC Adapter
For transceivers with push-pull audio
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface Model: EL-1SAT
Rack mount 19" Plate (with standard DB-9 serial port) W/AC Adapter $ 150.00
(2) W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interfaces Model: EL-1SAT
(1) Rack mount 19" Plate (with standard DB-9 serial port) (2) W/AC Adapters
Double cut out rackmount to support both Interfaces $ 249.00
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface Model: EL-1SAT-EU
(with standard DB-9 serial port) (European RoHS) w/AC Adapter $ 99.00
(Optional AC Adapter available for kit and assembled models.
Optional adapters available for European, middle East and Asian countries.)
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface EL-2SAT
(with USB Port)
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface EL-2SAT-EU
(with USB Port) (European RoHS)
Optional 600 Ohm line output for logging recorder / phone line
Microwave - RF link $ 39.95
Rack mount assembly for the interface. (Laser cut w/ rubber inset)
For standard 19" rack (Black power coat) $ 50.00
Rack mount assembly for the interface and and (1) Alinco DR- Series
transceiver) (Rack does not include interface or transceiver) (Black powercoat)
$79.00
RGS-142 Thermax Jumper (not for long runs) (Specify connectors) Call for pricing thermax is very expensive. $ 7.50 per foot !
36" 'N' Male / 'N' Female Amphenol connectors $47.50
36" 'N' Male / 'N' Male Amphenol Connectors $ 54.50
Turnkey Assembled and Tested Version
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface Turnkey Rack Mount
2 Meter
(1) Alinco DR-135MKIII 144-148 Mhz VHF FM Transceiver
(1) Cooling Fan
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat) $ 475.00
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
2 Meter
(1) Yaesu FT-2900 144-148 Mhz VHF FM 75 WattTransceiver
(1) Cooling Fan
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat) $ 450.00
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
2 Meter P25
(1) Motorola Spectra Astro P25 Mhz Transceiver (used) Call for current pricing
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat)
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
1.25 Meter
(1) Alinco DR-235MKIII 222-225 Mhz VHF FM Transceiver
(1) Cooling Fan
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat) $ 545.00
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
1.25 Meter
(1) Jetstream 222-225 Mhz VHF FM 50 Watt Transceiver
(1) Cooling Fan
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat) $ 545.00
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
70 Centimeter
(1) Alinco DR-435MKIII 430-450 Mhz UHF FM 35 Watt Transceiver
(1) Cooling Fan
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat) $ 575.00
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
70 Centimeter P25
(1) Motorola Spectra Astro P25 Mhz Transceiver (used) Call for current pricing
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat)
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
900 Mhz
(1) Motorola GTX 900 Mhz Transceiver
(1) Cooling Fan
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat)
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
6 Meter
(1) Alinco DR-06 50-54 Mhz VHF FM Transceiver
(1) Cooling Fan
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat) $ 575.00
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
10 Meters is Blazing HOT right NOW!
10 Meter
(1) Alinco DR-03 28-30 Mhz VHF FM Transceiver
(1) Cooling Fan
(1) 30" Thermax Jumper RGS-142
(1) W5TXR EchoLink Multimode Interface
(1) 19" Rack Mount Laser Cut with rubber inset (Black power coat) $ 575.00
Add (1) PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C1 + $ 80.00
Add (1) Astron RM-20M-BB 20Amp w/meters and battery B/U + $ 229.95
Rack Mount Linear power supply
Kit Version
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface EL-1KIT
Kit (with standard DB-9 serial port) no AC Adapter
The kit is completely RoHS compliant
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface EL-2KITUSB
No AC adapter (with USB Port)
19" Rack Mount
Rack mount assembly for the interface. (Laser cut w/ rubber inset)
For standard 19" rack (Black power coat) $ 50.00
Rack mount assembly for the interface and and (1) Alinco DR- Series
transceiver) (Rack does not include interface or transceiver) (Black powercoat)
$79.00
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface EL-1K5 $49.00
Kit (with standard DB-9 serial port) no AC Adapter
(No enclosure)
W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink Multimode Interface EL-1KPCB $24.95
Kit Includes only (1) PCB and the programmed PIC chip
Optional AC Adapter for EL-1K $ 9.95
The 19" Rack Mount Version
Proto Playground™ is a Registerd trademark of W5TXR Electronic Labs and Mark A. Lacy
All Rights Reserved 2011
All of the W5TXR Electronic Labs EchoLink / Multimode Interface parts are RoHS Compliant.
What makes our EL-1SAT and EL-2SAT non complient is the solder alloy we use during assembly.
We use a high quality (Kester) Tin/lead/silver alloy because it is extremely durable and leaves
a nice shine on the joint.
Lead free solder contains A high percentage of tin and small amounts of copper and silver. It leaves a dull finish and it requires a significantly higher temprature to flow.
You may order RoHS or standard, It's your choice. Of course, If you order an RoHS kit, we supply the solder.
Partial Documentation
CD ROM included with Interface includes all
languages available at that time.
English
German
Spanish
French
Italian
Japanese
Optional USB
Custom (shielded) Echolink interface cables available for most Transceivers including HT's
For Yaesu, Alinco, Kenwood, Icom, Ten Tec, Motorola
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