Remote Access Code: The System Operator can remotely manage the BCR Repeater by using DTMF tone
sequences. The Remote Access Code is a four-digit number that you specify on a per channel basis. Before
making any modifications, the System Operator must enter the Remote Access Code to gain access to the
system. All four-digit numbers are valid, except “5555”. To disable the Remote Access feature, simply leave
the SYSOP Operator slot empty.
User Settings
User ID: The User ID is an eight-character name that will be displayed in the BCR Repeater’s LCD while that
user’s call is being repeated. Legal characters in the User ID include uppercase letters, numbers, dashes, and
periods. By default, users are assigned the name “USER” plus a two digit number corresponding to the slot of
that user. For example, the user in slot #8 will be assigned the name USER08 by default. The user in slot 0
is assigned the name “SYS-OP” to reflect its special role as the System Operator, but you can change its User
ID as well if you prefer.
Status: Each user has a status of “Active” or “Inactive”. By default, all users are “Active”. If you mark a
user as “Inactive”, their calls will not repeated, although all their information will still be retained in the
system. This option is useful if you want to suspend the repeater privileges of a user, without deleting that
user entirely.
RX/TX Signaling: Each user must be assigned an Rx Signal and a TX Signal. You may specify either a
CTCSS tone or a DCS code. If you select a CTCSS tone, you must also specify one of 38 tones ranging from
67.0 to 250.3 Hz. If you select DCS code, you must also specify one of 83 three-digit codes, inverted or non-
inverted. The Rx Signal and TX Signal are selected separately. The per user TX signaling setting can also be
made to transmit carrier only (CSQ). The BCR Repeater is capable of cross tone/code encoding. For example,
if the BCR REPEATER detects that it has received a transmit request with a 179.9 Hz CTCSS tone, it can then
repeat the call with a 162.2 Hz CTCSS tone, or even with a DCS code. Cross tone/code encoding can be
useful when setting up multiple repeaters at different locations that share the same frequency.
Courtesy Tone: When a user has finished transmitting, the BCR Repeater can emit a courtesy tone. The
courtesy tone can be set for 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1500 Hz, or no courtesy tone. The duration of the courtesy
tone is fixed at 75 milliseconds.
TX Hold Time: After a user has finished transmitting, the repeater can continue to transmit for a
programmed amount of hold time. TX Hold Time has a range of 0 to 65,535 ms. However, during remote
programming, the max number that can entered is 9,999 ms. If the user has a courtesy tone, it is
recommended that you set the TX Hold Time to be at least 250 ms.
Tone-in-Tail: With Tone-In-Tail enabled, the BCR Repeater will encode the user’s CTCSS tone or DCS code
during the TX Hold Time.
Error Alerts
PLL Lock Error: The BCR Repeater monitors the status of the PLL/VCO circuitry in both the Receive and
Transmit modules. In the event the receiver’s PLL is unable to lock due to a hardware failure, the BCR
Repeater will display RX PLL ERRROR. If the transmitter's PLL circuitry should fail, TX PLL ERROR will be
displayed. Upon detecting a PLL error, the BCR Repeater will enter an error state. While in error state,
repeater operation will be suspended. The user may try to reprogram the channel by rotating the SELECT
knob. In the event the problem is unsolvable, the repeater may require servicing. Please contact your dealer
or BridgeCom Systems, Inc. technical support.
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