Synthesized VHF Surveillance Repeater Tactical Technologies Inc.
ECHO5 – User Guide, 1.0.3 Copyright & Information Copyright & Information © Copyright 2003 - 2005 TTI - All rights reserved. No part of this publication or associated software may be copied without the written permission of TTI. You may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, disassemble or create derivative works based on the hardware, firmware, software or documentation. Condition of Use The user undertakes that, • They are a bona fide law enforcement agency with technical capabilities.
© TTI Law Enforcement ONLY CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FCC Notice This device complies with Part 90 of the FCC Rules. FCCID: IP9ECHO5 This device meets FCC requirements as a Controlled/Occupational Environmental device > 2.5 cm. Operations is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
ECHO5 – User Guide, 1.0.3 Introduction © TTI Law Enforcement ONLY INTRODUCTION Tactical Technologies Inc. (Model number ECHO5), is a 16 channel, 2 watt VHF FM synthesized repeater for law enforcement use. The operating frequency is only a 500 Khz section for both transmit and receive @ 12.5 Khz steps from 150 – 174 Mhz due to the duplexer. The unit utilizes an external rechargeable battery mounted in the same housing The ECHO5 can be equipped with an optional scrambler for added transmitter security.
ECHO5 – User Guide, 1.0.3 Introduction © TTI Law Enforcement ONLY Operating Frequencies The frequencies available on the ECHO5 are spaced in 12.5 kHz steps. Simply put, “12.5 kHz steps” means your frequency must be in any of the following configurations: xxx . x000 xxx . x125 xxx . x250 xxx . x375 xxx . x500 xxx . x625 xxx . x750 xxx . x875 This gives the ECHO5 the ability to transmit on any one of 40 available frequencies. To change frequencies press the freq.
ECHO5 – User Guide, 1.0.3 Introduction © TTI Law Enforcement ONLY Range of the ECHO5 Repeater It is impossible to state absolutes about how far an RF transmitter like the ECHO5 will transmit. Many variables affect the range of a device including buildings, trees, weather, construction materials, installation, etc. All things being perfect (meaning transmissions are outdoors over flat terrain with no obstructions), a 2 watt transmitter should be able to easily transmit over 2 mile.
