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hobbes

I tried plugging the mobile gateway mic into my XTL5000, and it doesn't appear to work. Won't transmit when I key the mic, doesn't react to having the pairing spot touched to the other mic. Unfortunately I can't tell if it's a bum device or if it's a compatibility issue with the radio itself. Anyone...

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Aha, that's exactly what it was! Thanks!

hobbes

Leading PTT-ID is checked.
PTT-ID Sidetone is checked.
PTT-ID Short Sidetone not checked.
Trailing PTT-ID not checked.

Same configuration I've used a hundred times before on other radios...

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Just programmed a UHF XTL5000 with O5 head and keypad mic. I have a conventional analog channel programmed for MDC1200 as signalling, PTT-ID is turned on in MDC system with Sidetone enabled. When the mic is keyed, I get the standard long beep that I expect for the MDC PTTID, then a brief pause, then...

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Correction, the charger is RLN5233, the non-Impres version. Looks like they moved to a nylon strap for the newer version.

hobbes

I have a a Waris mobile charger (NNTN7618) that I've inherited that I'd like to install. It's going to get mounted horizontally in an SUV on a cabinet in the back. The only problem is that the bungee cord that is used to restrain the radio in the charger is missing the metal clip (the one that is in...

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The schematic in their service manual is for Rev L of the controller board, my unit is apparently Rev D. The "L" version shows a 2.5mm programming connector on the board, which doesn't exist on mine; it has an RJ-11 instead.

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Does anyone happen to know the pinout of the FY-4 programming cable for the Pyramid SVR-250? It looks like an RJ-11 connector inside the unit, but I haven't been able to find any information on the cable itself.

hobbes

The Omnicron device seems to be what I'm looking for. Thanks!

hobbes

I'd like to be able to set up a base CDM1550 so that I can record both RX audio (easy enough from the rear accessory connector) AND be able to record TRANSMITTED audio from the local desk mic -- that is, record both sides of the radio traffic. Any thoughts on how to accomplish this? Does TX audio ge...

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A Waris vehicular charger RLN5233 has come my way, but it's missing the mounting bracket and the power cord. Would anyone happen to have the part numbers handy? Thanks!

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I've run across a couple of UHF CDM1250's with a model number I haven't seen before. They're AAM25SKD9 PW 2AN. These are 64-channel high-split UHF units. I haven't run across the "PW" in the model number before (every other CDM1250 I've seen is "AA" conventional). Anyone know wha...

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What capabilities does this board add to the P1225? I can't really find anything in RSS. Does it allow DTMF decoding for SelCall or Call Alert?

hobbes

I have a UHF Mt2000 that I've had for years, and and have programmed it several times with no problems, and always using the same computer and RSS. Something weird happened this time; the radio appeared to take the code plug ok, but now when I power it up it stays stuck on "self test", eve...

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Apparently it's HLN6615A. Turns out I should have been searching for "MCS" rather than "MCS2000", and for "trunnion" instead of "bracket". Silly me

hobbes

Spent the last couple hours searching in vain for my MCS2000 manuals and searching MOL... Can anyone tell me the part number for the MCS2000 remote control head bracket? I have two in hand -- one is plastic with "0702457Y01 0" marked on it, the other is metal with "07D80127 N 0 2"...

hobbes

Gave Motorola a call and they added it to my menu in a few minutes. Again, I was quite pleased with how easy it was given the number of horror stories I've heard over the years about dealing with big M.

Thanks!

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I ordered the Pro series CPS from MOL the other day. (Entirely painless process -- called M, they added the software link to my MOL menu while I was on the phone, and the software licensing is done through an online form. 24 hours to process, and I was able to order the software....) Now that I will...

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alf2109 wrote:Sans confusion

Spectra: will not decode /display MDC Id; will decode/encode MDC call alerts and MDC sel calls.

Astro Spectra: will display MDC Id; will decode/encode MDC call alerts and MDC sel calls.

What settings are needed in RSS/CPS to get the Astro Spectra to display MDC ID?

hobbes

http://www.radioworks.ca/fire_rescue_pagers.htm

hobbes

I've got a VHF Astro Spectra and a UHF MCS2000 that I'd like to put in the truck. I'm height-limited (garage + truck cap) so I'm pretty much limited to what I can mount off the hood. I've already got a scanner antenna mounted on one side of the vehicle using a L-bracket in the hood groove that works...

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I have a UHF MCS2000. Is there a motorola VRS (or other vehicular repeater) that is compatible with this radio? I suppose I could rig a RICK between the MCS2000 and my VHF Astro Spectra, but that seems like overkill.....

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I've seen the part numbers for the mobile/vehicular IMPRES chargers in a flyer for the Impres system, but I can't seem to find them on MOL. I have an MT2000 and an HT1250 that I'd like to keep in the truck. Does anyone have the correct part numbers for these two chargers? I have NNTN7618A for the Wa...

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Was wondering about this recently what with the TVs switching over and all -- does anyone know if the FCC is going to make two-way licensees move from analog to digital transmission (in the same way that they forced the narrowband move)?

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I need to replace the antennas on a bunch of VHF portables (mostly SP50, P1225, a few HT750) Most of them right now are using the NAD6502AR antenna, "VHF Heliflex Antenna, 150-162 MHz". The radios are used on several frequencies from 158-173MHz. Can anyone recommend antennas for this appli...

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Any good source for premade jumpers to connect TX and RX radios to a duplexer? Radios are M1225 (with the mini-UHF connectors), the duplexer uses N connectors. Or would I be OK using a mini-UFH > N adapter on the back of each radio and standard N jumpers?

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The advancetec chargers look quite nice, I might have to pick up some for my personal collection :-) It looks like they require the battery to be removed from the radio to charge, which is a problem as many of the users are not, shall we say, technically adept. They really need a drop-in charger tha...

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Can anyone recommend good aftermarket rapid chargers? An organization I work with has a whole slew of SP50 and P1225 radios with standard chargers that I'd like to upgrade (the radios are used for long periods of time during the day, and aren't getting enough time in the charger at night for a slow ...

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Flash and keyload I'm not too worried about (figure I could always put it back to flash, and it's not secure-capable anyway). Would both DB25 ports then work? Need one for the remote cable (also from regular spectra - same part #s) and one for adding siren/pa module later on.

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I have a W5 dash-mount Astro Spectra. With the regular Spectra, I was able to take a dash-mount unit, pop the control head off, and use an interface kit to convert it to a remote mount. Could I use the same parts (from the old Spectra - don't have the part #s handy at the moment) to do the same thin...

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Tried to submit a service request on MOL, but it won't accept the SRN number. Anyone have a PDF copy of SRN 1394D (bad Jedi display) that they could send me?

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I've got a A7 MT2000 with a display that stopped working. Browsing through the archives, I found a thread that seems to indicate that there is an SRN out there that addresses this issue (1394D). So how does this work? From MOL I can "initiate a service request", and in the form I see a pla...

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Can anyone tell me (ballpark) what the various VHF and UHF MCS2000 models are going for new these days?

hobbes

Do you have the part number for the programming cable? I don't see it listed on MOL...

Huh, I can't seem to find the part number for the CPS, either...

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Does anyone know what version of RSS/CPS will program this radio? Also, this radio seems to be causing a squelch tail on the other motorola radios at the business, does it use the non motorola code inversion to cut off squelch, or it something adjustable in RSS like it is for the newer Waris models?...

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I understand that you can turn down the power on a Maxtrac via the service menu in RSS. I have a VHF Maxtrac that will often be running off batteries, so I'd like to turn down the power as low as is safe for the radio. What is the lowest power range that you can set these radios to without causing p...

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Looks like a nice little radio -- seeing it for about $150. Anyone used these?

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What "color-dot" frequencies are available, and what are the licensing requirements?

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The last camp I worked at the staff complained that the SP50's were too heavy -- tends to pull down those shorts when you're not wearing a belt, ya know! HT600's would be too heavy. I think they'd rather buy new radios that come with a warrenty as well....

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A friend of mine called looking for recommendations on what radio to buy. He works at a small inner-city summer camp; Last summer they bought a bunch of TalkAbouts and hated them (as I could have predicted) mainly because the audio is unintelligable. They're looking for something better. My interest...

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I have a L1548A base and a L1473A remote handset, but don't really know anything about them. Are these tone/dc/local remotes? How do I set them up to work with a GM300?

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Will wrote: Look for 5 volts on the data line, and a good ground. Radio turned on... .

Showing +4.97V on pin 15 of the DB25 connector, and a good ground from Pin 1 on the DB25 to the radio using all combinations of cables and RIBs. Mic seems to work fine as well. Grrrrr.....

hobbes

Hmmm, in that case, does anyone have a codeplug for an M1225 model M34DGC90J2AA they could send me?

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Using M1225 RSS version 3.1. Every time I try to read the radio, it tells me the radio is not active. Tried on a couple of different computers, used original motorola RIB box and aftermarket box. Both RIB/cable combinations work just fine with GM300 & Maxtrac, which I believe is the same cable u...

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Have used the ribless cable on my ht1250 for 4 years now with no problems - very convienient!

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Anyone know what the latest version # of this software is? From the model specific page here on batlabs it looks like I won't even be able to read an M1225 if it was programmed in a later version?

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Can anyone tell me how many amps a VHF or UHF high-power(110w) spectra pulls when transmitting?

Also need to know how many amps the s9000 siren pulls when running.

Running power cables in the truck, gotta make sure I have enough juice

Thanks!

hobbes

I'm curious if anyone has had any experience with the new Minitor IV's. Department finally(!) moved from low-band to a UHF repeater, and I'm looking to get myself a new toy

Do they come in 12.5k bandwith for the new channels?

hobbes

I have a high-power A9 VHF spectra. Programmed it to use the VRS. Plugged in the VRS, and now I get a fail 01/90 error. Remove the VRS, turn the power back on, and now the radio starts, no fail 01/90, but I get a fail 12/10 error (missing vrs I would assume.) Any ideas?

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It's time to add antennas to my truck, now that I've finally got all the radio wiring done. What I'm wondering is how much I need to worry about interaction between the various radio systems if the antennas are in close proximity. I have: Hi-power VHF Spectra (110w) (gain whip) Hi-power UHF Spectra ...

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