MOTOROLA MTS2000

[fivemotorthree]

I was wondering what model MTS2000 can be programmed on Hawthorne Police Departments channels?
I bought an MTS2000 not knowing about the different frequencies and VHF and UHF and such... So what MTS200 can literally just WORK on their system? Example: 15,000-30,000 VHF.

( 2nd post in one day, my apologies )

 

[mikewazowski]

It would help if you included more detailed information in your post such as the model number of your radio and what state Hawthorne is in.

 

[FFPM571]

Its a good idea to research before buying a radio.. If not you just wasted what ever you paid for it if its the wrong band. You need a 450-512 MHz MT2000 It should have an SDH in the model #

 

[fivemotorthree]

Sorry, should've been more specific. By Hawthorne, I am referring too Hawthorne Police Department located in Southern California..maybe a couple miles away from LAX. Zip code 90250. RCC is the dispatching center, in fact they are right next to the P.D. Yes I know, RCC told me that it was either VHF or UHF and that it was not compatible with their system.

Radio Specs: Motorola MTS2000 ( w/flashport ) Model # H01UCF6PW1BN. TYPE; UCKA.

 

[fivemotorthree]

Update: I found a radio. Is this what you were referring too? If it is, it will work on Hawthorne's bands??

Description :
You are bidding on a Motorola MTS2000 radio, model number HO1SDD9AA4AN. This is a 4 watt, 48 channel radio with a band split of 450-512. Unit comes complete with antenna, used battery, and charger. Radio is in great shape and guaranteed not DOA. Free programming is available (1-16).

 

[FFPM571]

that would work

 

[fdscan]

If you want an opinion from someone with the same radio... I love it. It's a very solid radio, and it's basically an HT1000 taken to the next level, because it gives you the ability to have more channels, the screen, more options, Windows XP/CPS programming (rather than DOS only), and all of the trunking capabilities as well.

 

[fivemotorthree]

Thank you guys. rjk, thanks.. I have used a work issued one before and it is very solid.. I am very happy to finally get the right one and start using it. All P.D's are getting new Radios so they are also very available at a decent price.

 

[N4KVE]

Update: I found a radio. Is this what you were referring too? If it is, it will work on Hawthorne's bands??

Description :
You are bidding on a Motorola MTS2000 radio, model number HO1SDD9AA4AN. This is a 4 watt, 48 channel radio with a band split of 450-512.

That's actually a MT2000 for the bandsplit you want. Still needs RSS, & a DOS machine. A real MTS2000 will have "W4" instead of "A4" in the model #. Both radios are fine, but unless you have an older DOS machine with a serial port, I'd avoid that radio. The MTS2000 [except for the very early ones] can be programmed with recent computers with USB ports.

 

[fivemotorthree]

That's actually a MT2000 for the bandsplit you want. Still needs RSS, & a DOS machine. A real MTS2000 will have "W4" instead of "A4" in the model #. Both radios are fine, but unless you have an older DOS machine with a serial port, I'd avoid that radio. The MTS2000 [except for the very early ones] can be programmed with recent computers with USB ports.

Oh! okay that is very useful information, thank you.

 

[WA9TED]

I just want to post a side note here.

I looked up Hawthorne PD in the database and it looks like it dispatched with the South Bay Regional Com Authority, which I'm assuming is trunked. (but I can't find it in the LA county trunked section) However, I see nothing about the PD being in the "T-Band". (That's basically 450-512 MHz)

Also I recommend to program any of your scanning personalities as "receive only". (Unless your an authorized user) just to keep from accidental key up.

For future reference, when your radio shopping for and MTS, "R" is 403-470; "S" is 450-512, which will be the fourth character in the model number; this applies with all Jedi radios capable for that range. (MT 2K, MTS 2K, HT1K)

Good Luck!

 

[mikewazowski]

However, I see nothing about the PD being in the "T-Band". (That's basically 450-512 MHz)

T-band is the band which was taken from television for use in rf congested areas, specifically, 470-512 mHz.

Here's the database entry for Hawthorne PD (under South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority):

470.38750 KDL483 RM245 DPL2 HAW PD DSouth Bay 02 - Hawthorne PD Dispatch FMN Law Dispatch

An R split radio would be able to handle this frequency without any problems.

 

[cmdrwill]

If it is 470, as you listed, channel 14 TV, then the R split WILL work up there.

Mike wrote:"T-band is the band which was taken from television for use in rf congested areas, specifically, 470-512 mHz.
"
Not quite true, In the 70's Los Angeles got TV channel 14 470 -476 and channel 20 506 - 512 allocated to land mobile. Recently the L A county Sheriffs got channel 15, 476 - 482 for themselves.

Channel 16, 17, 18 and 19 have TV stations on them in or near LA.

 

[WA9TED]

470.38750 is out of the R split and the FCC defines the T-Band as 470-512. I said 450-512 which was my mistake.

 

[SCPD]

470.38750 is out of the R split and the FCC defines the T-Band as 470-512. I said 450-512 which was my mistake.

And another mistake!

 

[cmdrwill]

Originally Posted by WA9TED
"470.38750 is out of the R split "

And another mistake!

Another mistake by wa9ted, The R range radio will work just fine at 470.2875.

 

[mikewazowski]

Technically it is out of the R split.

However, the radio will handle going out of band that far without any problems.

 

[N4KVE]

But what if the OP doesn't have the ability or knowledge to hex edit the CPS. While a "R" split radio will work fine on the freq he needs, it's not as simple as the shift key method of the RSS HT1000 radios. He should just get the correct "S" split radio.

 

[fivemotorthree]

True, but I will have RCC (Hawthorne P.D. Dispatch) program it, setup exactly how it should be. I now have contact with a friend at Dispatch, so I will no longer need any assistance. Thanks to everyone who took the time to put in input and further my Radio knowledge. -Motor