http://forums.radioreference.com/ For general discussion of Motorola land mobile radio equipment and their trunking technologies. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.radioreference.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.radioreference.com/ http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164966-ht1250-signaling.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:45 GMT I stopped in at my local FD/PD yesterday, and I noticed that in the dispatch room there was a little screen that told who was talking on the radio. I know that they use the Motorola HT1250 and CDM1250. I was wondering if there was anyway to have this at my house or at least on my HT1250. Does... I stopped in at my local FD/PD yesterday, and I noticed that in the dispatch room there was a little screen that told who was talking on the radio. I know that they use the Motorola HT1250 and CDM1250. I was wondering if there was anyway to have this at my house or at least on my HT1250. Does anyone know how to do this? I was also wondering if anyone knew how to program it, so that I could transmit my name or call sign. ]]> Motorola Forum Laxplurr06 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164966-ht1250-signaling.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164903-impres-charger-behavior.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:27:24 GMT Hi all,

Is it 'normal' for an Impres charger to go through the charging cycle repeatedly despite the battery not being removed from the charger or depleted (by having it on a powered-on radio) or etc.? I've always noticed this behavior on my XTS3000's charger - drop in the battery (or battery+radio), it will charge with a solid red LED, top-off with a flashing green LED, and be complete with a solid green LED. If I don't take that battery/radio out of the charger, I can come back some time later to find it either solid red or flashing green once more, as if it is repeating the charge cycle. Is this just Motorola's way of keeping the battery healthy, or is this charger not working properly? It would strike me that repeated charging/discharging of a battery would shorten its life, not lengthen it. Furthermore, if the battery is showing solid red (charging), despite having shown solid green (fully charged) previously, am I going to have a battery with a partial charge if it's red when I go to use it? ]]> Motorola Forum Jay911 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164903-impres-charger-behavior.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164858-jedi-controller.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:31:22 GMT Hey guys...I'm in fairly urgent need for a Jedi controller board.

I don't care what band/model it is from, as long as it is *NOT* from an MTS2000 or MT2000 and *IS* from a front display radio (either B5 or B7). IE, MTX8000, MTX9000. MTX, MTX838 B5 or B7. It has to have come from a trunking capable radio.

Please email me direct if you can help. Thanks! miszak@gmail.com ]]> Motorola Forum exkalibur http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164858-jedi-controller.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164854-speaker-connection-assistance.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:58:59 GMT Hi Guys,

Hope I'm posting in the right area. I have a Motorola GP68 radio and have purchased two HSN6001B speakers which I would like to connect to it. The speakers have a double pin connection (looks similar to a molex connector on a PC I would guess).

I would like to run these two speakers off my Motorola radio and as you would know (if you are aware of the GP68's connections) it has a single 3.5mm Mono output.

Is there a way to get these two connected to each other and hooked up to the radio?
I'm fairly confident with soldering etc so hooking the two speakers together and connecting them onto a single 3.5mm mono cable would be no worries. I'm just unsure as to which wire is what as I can't see any obvious markings. Any advice or help here would be appreciated.

Also finally I think I would definitely need to extend the amount of length of cable (current wire length is approx. 80cm). Is it a simple case of just soldering an extra length on or is this going to reduce the sound quality? Again any advice would be appreciated.

Thankyou in advance to any help.
Much appreciated.

wigwig7 ]]> Motorola Forum wigwig7 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164854-speaker-connection-assistance.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164842-unmute-xts3k-disabled-id.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:56:15 GMT We have a few xts3000 on the GRN but their radio IDs are diabled on the network.
The radios in the ute's are fine.

If you switch on one of the xts the audio is muted, even though on my 396t you can hear the talkgroup on the local tower fine after and while the xts is Affiliated.

Is there a setting in cps to allow the xts to unmute even though they are disabled?
appart from getting it enabled on the network!

Thanks. ]]> Motorola Forum kyle4812 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164842-unmute-xts3k-disabled-id.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164798-maxtrac-programming.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:41:34 GMT I just recently bought a 800Mhz MaxTrac 300. Does anyone know if I could get the transmit turned off and use it as a scanner? After buying 3 VHF MaxTracs for VHF, I thought I would try this. I also need any advice on where to get it programmed I just recently bought a 800Mhz MaxTrac 300. Does anyone know if I could get the transmit turned off and use it as a scanner? After buying 3 VHF MaxTracs for VHF, I thought I would try this. I also need any advice on where to get it programmed ]]> Motorola Forum KJ4HPV http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164798-maxtrac-programming.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164791-gp68-ebay.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:08:59 GMT Newbie kind of question here. Basically, I am looking into a portable VHF as a personal portable for fire dept. use. Mostly it would be RX only while I drive to the station or at home monitoring, but occasionally want to be able to TX on the fire frequencies as well as an operating unit. I have... Newbie kind of question here. Basically, I am looking into a portable VHF as a personal portable for fire dept. use. Mostly it would be RX only while I drive to the station or at home monitoring, but occasionally want to be able to TX on the fire frequencies as well as an operating unit. I have looked around at all these options and found the GP68 a nice little 5W VHF, field programmable radio, but coming from good ol' Hong Kong. Should I stay away from these or would this be ok for what I want to use it for. I want to be practical about it, but at the same time I dont' want to be doing anything to get myself into huge trouble.

Thanks for any advice...sorry for the dumb question ]]> Motorola Forum firefighterswfa21 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164791-gp68-ebay.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164785-cp200-pl-tones.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:45:26 GMT I have a ??? about the PL tone setup for the CP200 My county fire channel pl tone is 186.2 Hz but if I recall right I think I heared that if its set up as a tone SQL that it will not work. It has to be set up on a tone ENC. Our fire and so channel is like that however our rescue channel is a... I have a ??? about the PL tone setup for the CP200

My county fire channel pl tone is 186.2 Hz but if I recall right I think I heared that if its set up as a tone SQL that it will not work. It has to be set up on a tone ENC. Our fire and so channel is like that however our rescue channel is a tone SQL but will work with a tone ENC.... How would I explane this to the person programming the radio? Or dose the radio came in tone ENC to start off with???

Thanks, ]]> Motorola Forum Unit475 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164785-cp200-pl-tones.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164665-motorola-repeater-project.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:10:14 GMT Im thinking on starting a winter repeater project for GMRS. I have many of the parts to build my own repeater but was unsure with the linking of motorola radios. I plan on using a repeater interface type cable to connect the transmitt and receive radio but was wondering if they both have to be... Im thinking on starting a winter repeater project for GMRS. I have many of the parts to build my own repeater but was unsure with the linking of motorola radios.
I plan on using a repeater interface type cable to connect the transmitt and receive radio but was wondering if they both have to be GM300 models or can one be a Maxtrac model? I assume as long as they both have the accy pin connector on the back it should work?

Thanks for the help. ]]> Motorola Forum nyscan00 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164665-motorola-repeater-project.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164664-rib-vs-ribless.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:05:35 GMT What is the difference between a Rib programming cable and a Ribless?? I understand that the Ribless is without the Rib Box, but what does that box do exactly? Thanks! What is the difference between a Rib programming cable and a Ribless?? I understand that the Ribless is without the Rib Box, but what does that box do exactly?

Thanks! ]]> Motorola Forum skierp20 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164664-rib-vs-ribless.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164612-audio-cutting-out-periodically.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:35:15 GMT This is kinda strange on my UHF GP300, randomly when im talking, its fine on the other end but when RX, its loud and clear and few seconds later or randomly, the audio goes down so low i have to put it up to my ear to hear it then it blasts loudly. This never happened before the first day i got it... This is kinda strange on my UHF GP300, randomly when im talking, its fine on the other end but when RX, its loud and clear and few seconds later or randomly, the audio goes down so low i have to put it up to my ear to hear it then it blasts loudly. This never happened before the first day i got it THUS it was a used GP300 radio when i first got it on a Band Swap at another shop, so really I guess i did not know the previous history of it, what the previous users used it for "normally just TX/RX on rented Freqs"

Not sure what could be wrong but i may end up chunking it or taking it by the shop later today and see what they can determine what could be causing the audio to go in and out, bad speaker mic connectors or something? something else that could be wrong with the board or could it just be something totally different.

I haven't YET to find out whats wrong with it, so im pretty much missing out on the action or not being able to RX properly, my last option was to just trash it or unless someone can check it, do an alignment, testing and see whats wrong and if its just that bad, the trash is the next place it will go. ]]> Motorola Forum C138Kaysone http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164612-audio-cutting-out-periodically.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164608-astro25-r12-still-available.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:51:59 GMT Is Version 12 still available? Can someone PM me a link to the spot on MOL to get it? Thanks. Is Version 12 still available? Can someone PM me a link to the spot on MOL to get it?

Thanks. ]]> Motorola Forum grinthock http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164608-astro25-r12-still-available.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164538-motorola-cps-software-upgrade.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:40:57 GMT I am unable to locate the cps software upgrade on the motorola website. I currently have the cp300/gm300 series, version r03.06.07 and I need to get up to the latest and greatest to ready my version 7 codeplug. All my searching has proven pointless. Does anyone have the link to either purchase... I am unable to locate the cps software upgrade on the motorola website. I currently have the cp300/gm300 series, version r03.06.07 and I need to get up to the latest and greatest to ready my version 7 codeplug. All my searching has proven pointless.

Does anyone have the link to either purchase or download this upgrade on the Motorola website? Any advice or help for a noob would be appreicated. ]]> Motorola Forum elohelae http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164538-motorola-cps-software-upgrade.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164499-kvl-3000-des-version-load-des-xl-ofb.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:25:25 GMT I bought a KVL3000 and it only has "DES" in it. My XTS5K only does DES-XL or DES-OFB will it work? I still need to buy the cable to go between, so I have not tried it yet. Thanks ]]> Motorola Forum ka1nsp http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164499-kvl-3000-des-version-load-des-xl-ofb.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164490-motorola-ht1000-case-where-can-i-buy-one.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:14:16 GMT I have a HT1000 UHF 16ch that I recently bought used, but it have new OEM battery, Charger, and MIC, but the front casing is very scratched. Where can I buy a replacement front cover for the HT1000? Thanks I have a HT1000 UHF 16ch that I recently bought used, but it have new OEM battery, Charger, and MIC, but the front casing is very scratched.

Where can I buy a replacement front cover for the HT1000?

Thanks ]]> Motorola Forum cdesigns http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164490-motorola-ht1000-case-where-can-i-buy-one.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164478-portable-radio-options.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:27:04 GMT I have been looking at buying a Motorola VHF 16 channel portable radio. Was not looking to spend a lot on it because I would not use it that much for talking however a lot for listening. I would like it also to have Quick Call in it for fire tone out.... What is my options??? Price range... I have been looking at buying a Motorola VHF 16 channel portable radio. Was not looking to spend a lot on it because I would not use it that much for talking however a lot for listening. I would like it also to have Quick Call in it for fire tone out.... What is my options???

Price range $170-$200

I noticed on ebay someone in Hong Kong has the Motorola GP340 and they clame they have Quick Call II Signalling however I can not find anwhere in the OM for the GP340 that it has that so im scared to trust that!

Help me out please!

-Thanks
Unit 4-75 ]]> Motorola Forum Unit475 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164478-portable-radio-options.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164469-information-needed-programming.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:53:07 GMT I have never programmed any radios (closest I've programmed is a Minitor V pager), so I am not sure what is all needed for programming.

Looking at a radio for in my car for a while, was considering just getting a portable, but I found a deal on a CDM750. Obviously it is 4 channels, nothing super complex.

If I want to put a channel in for TX/RX, do I need anything other than the Input Frequency, the Receive Frequency and the PL Code (ie. information I can copy and paste right out of the database)

What about RX only? Do I just need the RX frequency?

The person I am looking at purchasing it from can program it, I just need to figure out what information to give them. ]]> Motorola Forum paemt http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164469-information-needed-programming.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164419-motorola-mtx-8000-a.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:50:03 GMT I recently had my mtx 8000 reprogrammed with additional channels under bank 2. bank #1 has all PD channels and they are set up to scan while logged into that bank. Is there a way to get my bank 1 PD channels to still scan while i am on a bank # 2 channel? I tried putting the wanted channels into... I recently had my mtx 8000 reprogrammed with additional channels under bank 2. bank #1 has all PD channels and they are set up to scan while logged into that bank. Is there a way to get my bank 1 PD channels to still scan while i am on a bank # 2 channel? I tried putting the wanted channels into my scan bank but they are not receiving. ]]> Motorola Forum thumper061 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164419-motorola-mtx-8000-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164388-ribless-programming-cable-ht1000.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:50:29 GMT Has anyone used the ribless programming for the Motorola HT1000 in the link below?

I've never heard of a ribless cable for the dos rss, want to make sure it work's before i buy one.

Programming cable for Motorola HT1000 MTS2000 GP900 NEW - eBay (item 380172017997 end time Nov-26-09 00:09:22 PST) ]]> Motorola Forum wolverine http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164388-ribless-programming-cable-ht1000.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164348-quick-firmware-question.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:34:42 GMT What is the latest firmware out for the HT1250? What is the latest firmware out for the HT1250? ]]> Motorola Forum njemt7212 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164348-quick-firmware-question.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164321-xts1500-price.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:40:24 GMT I have an XTS1500, here is the info on it,

It's 700/800mhz Rebanded, P25 Model I

Flash is : 100008-000410-4
Model : H66UCC9PW5AN

I want to put it on ebay or trade it off, i am trying to fund a Uniden 396XT,

I looked on ebay and can't seem to find a starting price for one of these radio with a good nos battery, charger and 800mhz Whip antenna,

Any help would be appreciated ]]> Motorola Forum SKYNET156 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164321-xts1500-price.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164116-ht1000.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:55:52 GMT Hello all,

Can anyone provide me with the information as to how to obtain a User's Manual for this handheld? I can not find anything on the net.

Thanks ! ]]> Motorola Forum FireFighterGA http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164116-ht1000.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164019-motorola-speaker-mic-mod.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:24:37 GMT I need a schematic, wiring diagram or something for a Motorola NMN6072A speaker mic. I want to modify it to use on my HT and I think I can do it if I just know which wire does what. FYI this model has an antenna connector on it so it's not the simple hook up you would find on a standard speaker mic. ]]> Motorola Forum LouisvilleScanMan http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/164019-motorola-speaker-mic-mod.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163992-motorola-mtx-1550-a.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:09:48 GMT Hi I have a bunch of questions I would like to ask about the Motorola MTX1550 radio, if someone can PM me I would surley appriciate it. Hi I have a bunch of questions I would like to ask about the Motorola MTX1550 radio, if someone can PM me I would surley appriciate it. ]]> Motorola Forum sgtmatt http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163992-motorola-mtx-1550-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163988-open-mts2000-case.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:39:41 GMT I have some dust underneath the top display of my MTS2000 Model I. Just wondering if it's hard to open up the radio case or if I need a tool from MOTO. If I get it open would I be able to clean under the clear plastic screen cover or is the screen and plastic one unit? ]]> Motorola Forum Asmitty0010 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163988-open-mts2000-case.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163975-mts2000-smartzone-trunking-ids.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:01:58 GMT I've noticed with my MTS2000 that the Trunking ID's are only displayed sometimes when I'm receiving a transmission. I've been adding the ID's in my call list so I can see Alias's instead of the 6 ID #'s. Is there any settings in the CPS for them to be displayed all of the time? I've tried it both on, and off scan, and they're still only being displayed some of the time. Any Ideas? ]]> Motorola Forum Devilz311 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163975-mts2000-smartzone-trunking-ids.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163861-new-motos.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:39:12 GMT Ok I have a deputy who has to provide is own radio and he purchased a gp300 and he needs a new battery which he already has on order but needs a programming cable. I have the software I just don't know how to install it through DOS. Can someone give me some direction please?

Thank ya much

lucas ]]> Motorola Forum scannerboy65301 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163861-new-motos.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163848-motorola-astro-spectra-codeplug.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:33:52 GMT I have a astro spectra i cant program this unit as i think it has been programed with the latest cps (code plug to new for this application) what i am after is a codeplug that has been done in dos or cps below r 03.00.00 or may be a srecord i should be able to clone back to dos with a dos... I have a astro spectra i cant program this unit as i think it has been programed with the latest cps (code plug to new for this application)
what i am after is a codeplug that has been done in dos or cps below r 03.00.00 or may be a srecord
i should be able to clone back to dos with a dos codeplug must have same model number and flash code
flash code is not as important if a srecord is supplied
model num D04RKF9PW4AN
FLASH 580001 001000-8
any help would be great
pm me if you are going to supply files and i will give email ad
i have spent hours searching the net without to much luck
Thank to all ]]> Motorola Forum freerideraustralia http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163848-motorola-astro-spectra-codeplug.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163802-xts1500.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:04:14 GMT I have an XTS1500 Model I with no display, i am wondering if it is possible to upgrade this to a model 1.5 with display and what i would need to do that? I have an XTS1500 Model I with no display, i am wondering if it is possible to upgrade this to a model 1.5 with display and what i would need to do that? ]]> Motorola Forum SKYNET156 http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163802-xts1500.html http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163763-mororola-xts-5000-firmware-version.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:36:43 GMT Hi, I have a Mororola XTS-5000 and was wondering how to tell what firmware and/or flashcode version is in it without hooking up a computer or programmer of some sort. Is there some trick like hold a certain button down while turning it on or something. Thanks Glenn Hi,
I have a Mororola XTS-5000 and was wondering how to tell what firmware and/or flashcode version is in it without hooking up a computer or programmer of some sort. Is there some trick like hold a certain button down while turning it on or something. Thanks

Glenn ]]> Motorola Forum ka1nsp http://forums.radioreference.com/motorola-forum/163763-mororola-xts-5000-firmware-version.html