HT1000 receive only

[redstar306]

I'd like to own a HT1000 programmed with my city PD's 2 UHF analog channels in receive mode ONLY. The reason for this is my radioshack scanner is quiet compared to the professional moto portables. I would like to experience the real audio. Is there any place that sells these radios programmed for listening only? Is this possible and is it worth it?

 

[bezking]

It's sure possible and the HT1000 is a GREAT radio for this application. As they are discontinued, you won't be able to GO and get them anywhere, but eBay or our classifieds will be great places to start. To program the HT1000 you need software called RSS from Motorola. While this software is no longer available for purchase, tons of people have it and will be able to help you with programming. Most eBay sellers will offer free programming with a purchase - just be sure to specify that you want receive only.

 

[FFPM571]

The HT1000 can be set up as recieve only on all 16 personalites

 

[redstar306]

It's sure possible and the HT1000 is a GREAT radio for this application. As they are discontinued, you won't be able to GO and get them anywhere, but eBay or our classifieds will be great places to start. To program the HT1000 you need software called RSS from Motorola. While this software is no longer available for purchase, tons of people have it and will be able to help you with programming. Most eBay sellers will offer free programming with a purchase - just be sure to specify that you want receive only.

Great! That's the answer I hoped to hear. The frequencies my local PD use are both 500mhz using repeaters and dpl codes. Should I let the ebay seller program the dpl codes as well? I usually listened to these frequencies without the dpl codes on my radioshack scanners because they cut out the beginning of transmittions, I hope the ht1000 doesn't do that. And it is the regular output frequencies that get programmed for receive only just like into a scanner or both, the input and output are needed?

Thanks!

 

[KG4INW]

Just the regular output frequency since input is NA for you (RX only). You can have them leave it in CSQ and not worry about the DPL but I'm not sure whether or not it'd clip it though. Also, make sure you look for an 'S' split radio since that'll cover the frequencies you want.

 

[redstar306]

Just the regular output frequency since input is NA for you (RX only). You can have them leave it in CSQ and not worry about the DPL but I'm not sure whether or not it'd clip it though. Also, make sure you look for an 'S' split radio since that'll cover the frequencies you want.

Okay, just the output frequencies. The model radio i'm looking at is H01SDC9AA3N. This is a 4 watt 16 channel radio with a band split of 450-512. So i'm covered. Just need to decide whether or not to have the dpl codes programmed in. And is this narrowbanding i keep reading about something to worry about on UHF?

 

[FFPM571]

DPL will mute any inteference. You will still hear the traffic. the MDC squak can be left in or eliminated by setting the DOS squelch in the programming. If your departments you want to listen to have narrowbanded you want a HT1000 that the model # ends in DN as those are narrowband compliant

 

[SCPD]

Program the dpl codes. There is a configuration selection in the RSS which allows you to override the dpl and use carrier squelch (csq) using the ABC (mode) switch on the radio. I use the codes on my ht1000 and have no issues with clipping.

 

[redstar306]

Program the dpl codes. There is a configuration selection in the RSS which allows you to override the dpl and use carrier squelch (csq) using the ABC (mode) switch on the radio. I use the codes on my ht1000 and have no issues with clipping.

Thank you so much, you know your shack picture made me research into this and i'm nearly about to buy this radio thanks to you

 

[bezking]

Narrowbanding refers to an FCC rule requiring all frequencies to use 12.5 kHz of bandwidth by 2013.

You are missing a character from that model number - there should be an A, B, C, or D between the 3 and the N. If it's a D, then you will be able to program the freqs as 12.5 kHz and not have to worry about narrowbanding. If not, it will still work after 2013 but you will notice a decrease in audio quality.

HTH

 

[KG4INW]

All excellent suggestions.

H01SDC9AA3N.

That model number's not quite complete. You're missing the second to last character which should be either an A, B, C or D. You'll want a D.

Edit: He beat me to it!

 

[redstar306]

Thanks everyone. I contacted the seller regarding the second to last character. Couple more questions: Should I specify to the seller/programmer whether each frequency is FM or FMN? Does this matter to this HT1000 radio? And how does the HT1000 compare to scanners? Will the audio be louder and more amplified?

 

[SCPD]

I've never specified FMN when programming my HT1000s - he'll, I'm not sure what it means!

You will be pleased with the audio, I assure you.

Aso, take a look at this. Familiarize yourself with the various programming options available, including the function of the mode switch and side buttons. For example, mine is configured to allow scan on, scan off, scan list program. But there are a variety of configurations.

http://69.65.114.219/ht1000/rss-doc.pdf

Also, I encourage you to research acquisition of the programming software. It is not impossible. You will very quickly start itching to change settings in the radio without sending/taking it somewhere. The information is out there...Google is your friend.

 

[redstar306]

I've never specified FMN when programming my HT1000s - he'll, I'm not sure what it means!

You will be pleased with the audio, I assure you.

Aso, take a look at this. Familiarize yourself with the various programming options available, including the function of the mode switch and side buttons. For example, mine is configured to allow scan on, scan off, scan list program. But there are a variety of configurations.

http://69.65.114.219/ht1000/rss-doc.pdf

Also, I encourage you to research acquisition of the programming software. It is not impossible. You will very quickly start itching to change settings in the radio without sending/taking it somewhere. The information is out there...Google is your friend.

Interesting. I am only getting the frequencies and dpl/pl codes programmed by the ebay seller. I guess I will be able to listen to 1 channel at a time until I set these configurations? And the radio is the Dn model.

 

[SCPD]

Programming of the mode switch and side buttons is a simple affair.

Tell him you want the mode switch to do scan on / scan off / scan program
Then tell him want the side buttons like so:

Button 1: scan program
Button 2: nothing
Button 3: monitor ( open squelch )

This is probably the most versatile configuration for your use.

 

[redstar306]

Programming of the mode switch and side buttons is a simple affair.

Tell him you want the mode switch to do scan on / scan off / scan program
Then tell him want the side buttons like so:

Button 1: scan program
Button 2: nothing
Button 3: monitor ( open squelch )

This is probably the most versatile configuration for your use.

I am fine with just monitoring 1 channel at a time and manually switching to "channel 2" and all the other channels. The radio does not have to work like a scanner. I am only getting 2 agencies programmed in with 5 repeater frequencies in total.

I still have the scanner mentality. So please excuse all my questions. I imagine Button 3 will monitor a single frequency continuously, while Button 1 will actually scan?

Since the radio is the Dn model, should I let the seller know to program my frequencies in 12.5 khz steps to work after narrowbanding or is that something obvious?

 

[SCPD]

Regarding scanning.... In the configuration I posted, you place the mode switch on A to scan whatever is in the scan list. Whatever channel is selected on the channel knob becomes a priority channel... The scanner hops back to it while listening to another active channel.

In position B, the radio sits on whatever channel is selected.

In position C, the radio is placed into scan program mode. Move through the channels. The LED will light up green if the channel is in the scan list. Press the scan program button to toggle the channel in & out of he scan list.

The monitor button simply opens the squelch...not very useful, but there are settings in the RSS which control how this button behaves.

I urge you to consider programming as many features in the first time, even if you think you don't need them. If the programming software isn't available to you, it doesn't make sense to program it with less, does it? Have him configure it as suggested above.


Stop worrying about the narrowband stuff - you're good. Just have the guy program the frequencies as they are listed in the database.

 

[redstar306]

Ok so...just to review what I understand,

Mode switch A: Scan on (scans all the channels that were selected by me to be in the scan list)
Mode switch B: Scan off (simply monitor a single channel that the channel knob is on)
Mode switch C: Scan program (puts the radio into program mode to allow me to select which channels get scanned using the 1st side button)

Side Button 1 (top button): scan program (used to toggle channel in and out of the scan list when in mode switch C)
Side Button 2 (middle button): does nothing
Side Button 3 (bottom button): open squelch

I understand this now! I can simply keep the radio in mode switch B and monitor a single channel or use mode switch A to scan what I program in the scan list.

Thank you so much! I will place the order with the 5 frequencies, their dpl and pl codes, and the mode switch & side button configurations you told me. I'll post any other questions once I receive the radio.

 

[SCPD]

You got it right.

You'll love your HT1000...

 

[cmdrwill]

There is a setting on each MODE to enable RX only in the RSS. Mode = channel