HT1250 Beep

[SCPD]

I just bought a new HT1250 VHF. Anyone know why it might be beeping when I turn it on? It doesn't do it all the time, but if I push a button or change channels it stops.

Motorola doesn't seem to have support on its website.


Thanks,
K2NNJ

 

[kb2vxa]

Startup self test AKA "happy beep"?

 

[SCPD]

It's not the 2 quick beeps I think you're talking about. Those beeps stop.

 

[hulka]

I would say the same thing too. It is the self test beep telling you that the radio is on and functional.

 

[SLWilson]

Ex600

I just bought a new HT1250 VHF. Anyone know why it might be beeping when I turn it on? It doesn't do it all the time, but if I push a button or change channels it stops.
Motorola doesn't seem to have support on its website.
Thanks,
K2NNJ

I have a Motorola EX600 (UHF) that does the same "funny thing" when I power it on. It starts beeping and won't quit until I either turn it off & turn it back on, change channels OR transmit on it. Don't know WHY it is happening either. They've checked the programming and don't see anything "checled" that is possibly causing it either.....I just live with it. Other than that, it's a great radio. Steve/Gallia

 

[nabutes]

You should try asking your question in the batlabs forum...

batboard.batlabs.com

Those guys are radio gurus...

 

[SCPD]

Thanks! I forgot about that site!

 

[mburckley]

I have programmed the HT1250 alot, i own one and the paramedic project I work at has them too, it is a Firmware problem which motorola fixed in latter versions, mine was fixed after a trip to the motorola repair depot.

 

[SCPD]

My other HT1250 has the same firmware R05.09.06 and it doesn't beep, but it just came back from a Motorola Refurb. Very Strange to say the least.

 

[powerlineman]

Sounds like your alarm clock is on?