The Optotrakker is a communications decoder that when interfaced to a computer, will quickly and easily turn a number of receivers into a trunked radio tracking receiver. The Optotrakker can also interface to virtually any receiver for the decoding of CTCSS, DCS, LTR, Motorola Type I and II, and DTMF, in a non-PC application by displaying data on its two line LCD display.

TrakkStar main scanning screen.
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WHAT CAN THE OPTOTRAKKER DO FOR YOU ?

The Optotrakker used with the supplied TrakkStar Windows software, is the first and only product that can scan multiple types of trunking systems on any frequency band at the same time. The Optotrakker allows you to now scan Motorola 400MHz, 500MHz, 800MHz systems, as well as the 900MHz systems, simultaneously with rapid speed and data capabilities. Using an exclusive pass through technology, interfacing with future receivers will be easy as the Optotrakker requires the use of only one com port. Supports ICOM R7000, R7100, R8500, R9000, R10, AOR AR8000, and AR5000.

 

  • Decodes CTCSS, DCS, LTR, DTMF and Motorola talk group ID's
  • Scan multiple trunked systems simultaneously
  • All trunked frequency bands supported, including 400MHz, 500MHz, 800MHz, and 900MHz
  • Interfaces to virtually any receiver when not under computer control
  • Supplied with TrakkStar Windows trunk decoding software
  • Built-in Data Slicer for decoding of FSK programs
  • Two Line LCD display
  • Interface cables supplied with OptoTrakker

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Function Track Motorola talk group ID's, Decode CTCSS, DCS, LTR, and DTMF
Display 2 x 16 character LCD w/EL backlight
Controls Power/Mode, Up, Down
Inputs

Audio In: 3.5mm stereo phone jack, 400KOhm input impedance

Data Connection: 3.5mm mono phone jack, 2-CI-5 protocol, 2-RS232, Full Duplex TTL, 1- FFC

Power 7 - 15VDC
Size 1.8" high x 4.5" wide x 4" deep
*Discriminator audio audio modification to receiver may be required.*
Software Requirements:
Windows 95 or 98, (Windows 3.11 not supported)
IBM PC compatible, 486/586,
VGA display, mouse and hard drive.
Minimum RAM: 8 megabytes.
One serial port required.

Copyright 2000 Optoelectronics, Inc.

Last Updated on January 10, 2000