TAD M10 radio programming?

[Soundy]

Not sure which area this fits best in... didn't get a single hit searching the forum for the TAD M10 radio.

Specifically, looking into how to reprogram the presets in this thing for a buddy of mine. I found a bit of info on the M8 that appears to require opening the radio and removing a jumper to get into "dealer programming mode"... info on this model is extremely sparse, though. Hoping that there may be a cloning cable and software out there for it, but it's sounding like channel setup may actually require EEPROM programming.

Anyone familiar with these things?

Edit: found a retailer who states they ARE PC programmable... doesn't sell the stuff to do it though. Calling info "extremely sparse" for this thing may be a bit generous....

 

[kayn1n32008]

Not sure which area this fits best in... didn't get a single hit searching the forum for the TAD M10 radio.

Specifically, looking into how to reprogram the presets in this thing for a buddy of mine. I found a bit of info on the M8 that appears to require opening the radio and removing a jumper to get into "dealer programming mode"... info on this model is extremely sparse, though. Hoping that there may be a cloning cable and software out there for it, but it's sounding like channel setup may actually require EEPROM programming.

Anyone familiar with these things?

Edit: found a retailer who states they ARE PC programmable... doesn't sell the stuff to do it though. Calling info "extremely sparse" for this thing may be a bit generous....

Oh man, it's an oldie! Great radios. Capable of 4 banks of 99 channels.

It has been many many years since I programmed a Tad radio. You do need to take off the cover, and short two contacts that were near the from of the radio. There was, as far as I can remember, a 'matrix' of some sort to determine 1, 2, 3 or 4 banks. Decent radio, basic, but decent.

 

[NDP]

Did you ever figure out how to program the Tad M10 radio?

 

[Soundy]

Did you ever figure out how to program the Tad M10 radio?

I found this, that should cover it... will try it on my buddy's radio tomorrow: http://cqcq.ca/doc/tad/tad_md_programming.pdf

Would love to find software and info on building a cable, though.

Edit: came across this offer of a programming cable... that connects to a parallel port?!?
http://www.rfguys.com/product/tad-m-10-m-11-m10-m11-vhf-radio-programming-cable

 

[NDP]

If you take the top cover off by removing the 4 screws on top and loosening the side mounting screws and take the top off there is a chrome box that is removable. Once removed there are 6 switches, when looking at them from the front of the radio from right to left the second from the right or I believe its #2 should be pulled towards the front of the radio. After you've done this when you press and hold program button it should go into D prog. You need to enter a 4 digit code to move the numbers you turn the tuning dial to go to the next number you press Pri after you've entered the 4 digit code you hit disp to select. The dealer sets the code for that i believe using the cloning port and the programming cable. Mine was set to 1234. Let me know if this helped or worked for you.

73, Nick.

 

[Soundy]

If I ever find a programming cable and software, that should be useful Thanks!

 

[Uncle007]

If you take the top cover off by removing the 4 screws on top and loosening the side mounting screws and take the top off there is a chrome box that is removable. Once removed there are 6 switches, when looking at them from the front of the radio from right to left the second from the right or I believe its #2 should be pulled towards the front of the radio. After you've done this when you press and hold program button it should go into D prog. You need to enter a 4 digit code to move the numbers you turn the tuning dial to go to the next number you press Pri after you've entered the 4 digit code you hit disp to select. The dealer sets the code for that i believe using the cloning port and the programming cable. Mine was set to 1234. Let me know if this helped or worked for you.

73, Nick.

I would like more info, if possible of all the settings of the 6 switches. The 2 and 1234 worked for the programming. I bought a brand new all pre-programmed 396 Chanel M10. To function with all banks full I have to set 5,6 switch towards the front, the others to the back, which is why I would like more info on the 6 switches.Is their a TX shutoff within the switches, to obey our countries laws on transmitting. Or should I totally erase by shorting the two solder tabs and start from scratch. Does the shorting erase an eprom chip. Thanks in advance.