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stevejacobson

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Motorola Type II Smartnet:

Just out of curiosity, is it possible to change/reprogram a Mot radio ID on a Type II Smartnet and is that ID issued from the manufacturer? And if it is possible, is it a difficult drawn out process (menus, submenus etc). Any help you could provide is greatly appreciated!! Please go easy on me, I've never worked with Motorola radios. Thanks!

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do you have the system key?, do you have a programming cable and software for your model radio? Let us know and we will be able to better assist you. you cant change any trunking options unless you have the system key, this includes your radio ID on the TYPE 2 Trunking Systems. if you would like more information or help with this issue please send me a private message, I think I can help you with some of it if you have the basics I mentioned above.

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Unless you have a system you can not change the radio ID for a trunking system. There are ways to create your own system key file. If you go to Batwing Laboratories and search their wbsite they have instructions on how to create a system key.
 

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The Radio ID is set by the admin of the trunked system - it is not set by the factory unless there is some kind of arrangement between the owner of the system and Motorola.
 

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Thanks for all the replies and help guys. The question was just based on theory; I've never touched a MOT radio. So if I'm the system owner and I buy a new Mot radio for my trunked system, I decide what the radio ID is going to be?

Last question, TKGP access: How is TKGP access established? It is system wide based on radio ID (i.e. a master radio ID listing inside the trunked system) or is each radio programed with the individual TKGPs? Thanks again!!

Steve
 

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Before we start having all the thunder and lightning bolts tossed at this thread, let me say this, unless the radio system administrator has authorized a different radio ID for the one your looking to change, don't do it. If you have to ask on here how to do it, then you shouldn't be involved with any changes.

The function of the trunking system depends on the user radio ID and the talkgroup it is being used on. This controls which sites the radio will transmit on in a multi site system (non simulcast). If by some chance there are 2 radios with the same user ID, it screws up the system operation. Some systems even have software built in that will detect duplicates and the system administrator will shut that user down to prevent system problems. (STUN OR KILL THE RADIOS)
 
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stevejacobson

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Jim,

Thanks for the reply. First of all, no radio IDs are going to change anywhere. The reason I'm asking is because I was curious to see how difficult it would be to do. I'm just trying to get a better understanding on the radio ID process, not tweak anything.
 
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