eportel6607
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Considering that the Maratrac is based off the logic board of a Maxtrac you would think it would have MDC signalling...but it doesn't. Seems ridiculous that it doesn't.
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Low band alternatives to the Maxtrac/Radius/CDM
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Considering that the Maratrac is based off the logic board of a Maxtrac you would think it would have MDC signalling...but it doesn't. Seems ridiculous that it doesn't.
petnrdx
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I am pretty darn sure the MARATRAC and the similar M400 both have "signalling".
I just opened the RSS for each, and signalling is there.
You only get one per radio, not several like the Radius, MAXTRAC or GM300.
Pull up a file, F3 then F3, then F8 when you have one highlighted.
Then F10 to main, F4 to "change, etc".
Here is where it is different, then F2 to RADIO, F8 signalling options.
Use your up or down arrow key to scroll thru the choices. Then enter.
NOW, hit F8 change view, and you should see the values to change for the various signalling features.
After that, go to the MODE you want to enable signalling on.
I don't have a MARATRAC or M400 handy to dump it into, but I am pretty sure I used QC II in the past on these. Never tried MDC1200 to see how it displayed, but I would think it would be exactly like the MAXTRAC two character display.
I just opened the RSS for each, and signalling is there.
You only get one per radio, not several like the Radius, MAXTRAC or GM300.
Pull up a file, F3 then F3, then F8 when you have one highlighted.
Then F10 to main, F4 to "change, etc".
Here is where it is different, then F2 to RADIO, F8 signalling options.
Use your up or down arrow key to scroll thru the choices. Then enter.
NOW, hit F8 change view, and you should see the values to change for the various signalling features.
After that, go to the MODE you want to enable signalling on.
I don't have a MARATRAC or M400 handy to dump it into, but I am pretty sure I used QC II in the past on these. Never tried MDC1200 to see how it displayed, but I would think it would be exactly like the MAXTRAC two character display.
eportel6607
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Hmmm. It's been almost two years since I last looked at the Maratrac. I also have had a very experienced person from repeaterbuilder.com also tell me that Maratrac has no MDC PTT ID and no display of an ID on the advanced control head. I'll take another look.
It does seem crazy that the Maratrac doesn't have it but the Maxtrac/Radius M series does.
I appreciate you taking a look at this! I really do. I'll check it out again and let you know for sure.
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