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RLC-4 V1.79 Copyright © 1998 Link Communications Inc. 9/18/98
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Setup, Interfacing and Adjustment
This section of the manual contains everything you should need to know to get your repeater
controller up and running. The numbered steps cover the basics, through connecting your radios
and adjusting the RLC-4. After that there is information concerning the other input and output
features of the RLC-4: the serial interface, the logical output and input lines, and the analog input
lines.
Step #1: Check the Packing List
Your package should contain the following items:
(1) RLC-4 Repeater Controller
(1) 2.50mm Power Connector
(4) DB-9 Male Solder Connector
(1) DB-25 Male Solder Connector for the I/O port
(1) RLC-4 Manual
If any of these parts are missing, contact Link Communications Inc.
Step #2: Connect Power
- The RLC-4 was designed to run off of 12V DC. 11V to 14V should work fine.
- Locate the 2.50mm power connector included in your parts bag.
- Unscrew the plastic outer shield and thread your power and ground wires through it (20 gauge
suggested).
- Solder the +12V wire to the center pin of the 2.50mm connector.
- Solder the ground wire to the shield of the 2.50mm power connector.
- Screw on the plastic outer shield.