I have 5 M100 models for UHF 450-whatever... I do not yet know what frequency/ies they are currently set to use. Would these radios have crystals, or would be programmed via a computer using the RIB and Moto software? Typically what does this cost to have someone program and if the local dealer will not do it, is it something that a Amateur Radio club could help with?
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M100 Programming?
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They are programmed using Motorola software and a RIB/cable setup.
Motorola software packages usually run about $265.00, but going through MOL, I don't see it. It appears that it is no longer sold by Motorola.
You can either use a RIB-less cable or you can pick up a cheap RIB off of Ebay.
Motorola software packages usually run about $265.00, but going through MOL, I don't see it. It appears that it is no longer sold by Motorola.
You can either use a RIB-less cable or you can pick up a cheap RIB off of Ebay.
b7spectra
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It would use either the Maxtrac or Radius software which Motherola no longer sells. Legally, there pretty much isn't any way to obtain it, illegally . . . . . . . 
M100 is a basic Radius mobile radio. Great little radios.
Programmed with RSS which runs in DOS only.
Look for radmbl.exe and the rest of the files that go with it.
You will need a Radio Interface Box, aka RIB, and a simple cable.
Some info on repeater-builder.com and Batlabs. com
Programmed with RSS which runs in DOS only.
Look for radmbl.exe and the rest of the files that go with it.
You will need a Radio Interface Box, aka RIB, and a simple cable.
Some info on repeater-builder.com and Batlabs. com
I thank you all for the tips and info. I am going to have to bite the bullet and leave this stuff to the pros. I would imagine most /\/\ dealers would have kept this stuff layin' around. I am scared of bricking units. Perhaps if I find some on Ebay for $25 or so I will play with it a bit. Would love to try building my own repeater one day.
b7spectra
EMS Dispatcher
Motorola dealers will have the sw, but they won't sell it. They will, however, pull out that old 286 machine and program it for you, at a cost!
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kb0nly
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Can't brick a M100 programming, at least not very easy you would really have to be trying to....
One of these easiest in the dash mount series to program.
One of these easiest in the dash mount series to program.
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