MCS2000 Question

[N1SQB]

I picked up a top display radio with the "white depot tag" from a trusted seller on one of the forums. This seller & I have had many deals in the past, & I would trust him with my life.

Gary that's great! I'm happy for you! I made out pretty good I think! All in all I paid under $100 with a charger and cable ( thought I had a cable but it's missing ) bought separately! I'm happy with that! While not new to MOTO software, I'm not familiar with this particular jedi series of radios. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. It's only analog channels anyway!

Manny

 

[N1SQB]

I just want to double check with you MTS experts on here. If I have a 800 mhz. MTS2000 that I want to use for analog purposes, but the flash code reads like this:

FlashCode

000004-000000-6

H37/G50 Smartnet Operation

I can still use it for analog frequencies?

Manny

 

[rescue161]

The MTS2000 is an analog only radio, so yes, it will work.

 

[N1SQB]

Thank you for your quick reply! I know it's analog only, I was just thinking that if it was flashed for trunking, it would only do trunking! Guess I was wrong! As I have stated before, I'm new to this line of Moto radios! I wonder if that is the reason why a lot of these radios are being sold for cheap. Maybe some buyers are thinking like I was thinking!

Manny

 

[mikewazowski]

Trunking features are inclusive meaning they include the features below them.

Smartzone will do Smartnet and Conventional.
Smartnet will do Conventional.
Conventional only does Concentional.

They're being sold cheap because a lot of systems are moving to digital and these radios are becoming obsolete for them.

 

[N1SQB]

Thanks Mike! Once I get my MTS2000 I'm going to try and go for the MCS2000 mobile. The portable turned out to be the most sensible to pick up since I already have most of what I need to get it up and running. The mobile will require me purchasing other items like a RIB, external speaker, program cable etc...The other issue was the room, as in I have none left in the current shack! LOL....

Manny

 

[rescue161]

Just to be clear, the MTS2000 requires a RIB too.

 

[N4KVE]

Not quite. I picked up a Maxton ribless cable for my MTS2000 for $20. Works great on my MTS2000, & XTS3000. But I have yet to find a ribless cable for a MCS2000.

 

[rescue161]

Not quite. I picked up a Maxton ribless cable for my MTS2000 for $20. Works great on my MTS2000, & XTS3000. But I have yet to find a ribless cable for a MCS2000.

Yes, understood now. I was under the impression that he was using an XTS5000 cable, which will not work.

 

[N1SQB]

Not quite. I picked up a Maxton ribless cable for my MTS2000 for $20. Works great on my MTS2000, & XTS3000. But I have yet to find a ribless cable for a MCS2000.

I do not believe one exists! That's the reason I went with the portable instead of the mobile.The MTS2000 does NOT need a RIB, so I went in that direction. Here is a link to the cable seller I ALWAYS buy from:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121399335604?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
For programing, I use a Panasonic Toughbook with a serial port running Windows XP pro. So I can use either serial or usb cables.

Manny

 

[N4KVE]

Yeah, every 6 months I ask him if he has a ribless cable for an Astro Saber, & he says no, but they do exist. I refuse to order anything from China, but wouldn't mind ordering a Chinese product from an American seller.

 

[KG4INW]

The MTS2000 does NOT need a RIB, so I went in that direction.

The RIB circuitry is actually built into the connector on those cables but it is certainly simpler! You will be pleased with your MTS, I'm sure.

 

[N1SQB]

The RIB circuitry is actually built into the connector on those cables but it is certainly simpler! You will be pleased with your MTS, I'm sure.

Yeah I'm sure it will serve me well,Tonight, one of the local fire depts. on 800 mhz. that I plan to monitor with the MTS, has a 3 alarm fire going good! Go figure! My luck! I'll probably get it and there won't be any activity for months!....Hmmm..

Manny

 

[N1SQB]

Talk about a gift! Holy Cow!

OK, The auction I won was for a radio and 2 batteries!http://www.ebay.com/itm/161384097463?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
That's what I was expecting! Imagine my surprise, when I opened the package and found THIS:

 

[N1SQB]

Thanks Guys!

I just want to take this moment to thank all of you on this forum for your advise and comments. The radio is programmed, working fine and is up and running! Thank you all!

Manny