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Help with vertex 7000! I programmed my channel in and it won’t tx or rx everything is setup right. Pl tones match everything.
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Vertex 7000
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radiotweester
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Bunch of question:
DOS or Windows CE-27 software?
Repeater button pushed and green LED on?
Remote button not pushed and green LED off?
Monitor button pushed and green LED on? (Temporary to verify basic operation)
Accessory not pushed and green LED off?
Local TX with mic attached?
Confirmed no controller inside the unit?
White noise with monitor pushed and squelch all the way down?
Channel set to the info you programmed?
All Channel spacing are set the same? 5k W / 2.5k N (service you're using?)
DOS or Windows CE-27 software?
Repeater button pushed and green LED on?
Remote button not pushed and green LED off?
Monitor button pushed and green LED on? (Temporary to verify basic operation)
Accessory not pushed and green LED off?
Local TX with mic attached?
Confirmed no controller inside the unit?
White noise with monitor pushed and squelch all the way down?
Channel set to the info you programmed?
All Channel spacing are set the same? 5k W / 2.5k N (service you're using?)
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Fordboss1113
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Windows ce27 how would I know if it’s got a controller? And yes everything else is right where it needs to be.
I’ve got 462.675 467.675 programmed and it’s receiving on 440.002?? That’s very strange
I’ve got 462.675 467.675 programmed and it’s receiving on 440.002?? That’s very strange
radiotweester
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You'll have to unscrew the case to see about the controller. If it's freqs that are off I would not guess a controller is involved. If it's used, it's just good to make sure nothing after market is rattling around in there.
How did you find out the actual RX? Where does it TX with a mic connected?
If you didn't, read the repeater, edit that read file then write that edited file back and see if that solves your issue.
When you read the repeater your freqs are correct?
Also don't forget to enable the CWID. Read this post on how to mod the software so you can. VXR7000 RX tuning / alignment.
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I used another radio that can scan the frequencies. When I did that that’s what it gave me. I typed it in and hit the repeater heard my tone and everything. Not sure why it’s on 440 when I programmed it to 462
That's odd. I don't see a version that does 440 MHz.
- 16 Channels
- 10 to 50 Watts (adjustable)
- VHF: 136 – 150 MHz; 150 – 174 MHz
- UHF: 400 – 430 MHz; 450 – 480 MHz
- 8-Character ANI/ENI ID Display
- FCC Narrowbanding Compliant
Fordboss1113
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right that’s what I’m saying. It’s not even capable of doing that. So not sure what’s going on with it
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Those specs are just for the U.S. markets. These can be put in to HAM and if the VCO and filters are retuned, with pretty good results. There were also European and Asia models. I'm wondering if the 440 is harmonic, corrupted programming or a unit that has been retuned.
Are you able to attach a pic of the model tag on the back w/o serial #? Also a screen shot of the programming main screen (like what I'd done)
I confused by the freqs you mentioned. If you're repeating GMRS RX should be 467.675/TX 462.675.
I'd still like to know what freq it's TXing. Are you able to attach a Watt meter and dummy load.
Are you able to attach a pic of the model tag on the back w/o serial #? Also a screen shot of the programming main screen (like what I'd done)
I confused by the freqs you mentioned. If you're repeating GMRS RX should be 467.675/TX 462.675.
I'd still like to know what freq it's TXing. Are you able to attach a Watt meter and dummy load.
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Yeah the frequencies are in right it’s just habit to put them down in that order they are backwards on programming. Yeah it’s keying up 440.000 and I can hit the repeater back on that same channel with my cwid
radiotweester
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ok... There are 2 things to try. First, enable the extra features in the software so it prompts for the password ansho-bango on opening CE27. Hook the repeater up for programming. Read the repeater, then go to Common, then RX Adjustment Lowest and Highest should tell the range. If that doesn't work, try Common, then Alignment Lowest and go up to Highest to get the range.
If everything looks 450 to 480 you can try forcing the defaultu.c27 into it.
I'm really thinking if this thing is TX/RX on 440 with programming showing 462/467 it'll need more service than the forum.
If you don't already have manuals check out repeater-builder dot com
If everything looks 450 to 480 you can try forcing the defaultu.c27 into it.
I'm really thinking if this thing is TX/RX on 440 with programming showing 462/467 it'll need more service than the forum.
If you don't already have manuals check out repeater-builder dot com
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Yeah it’s all aligned! How do I default it? I’ve got it in manufacturer mode now
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Do you think I should change it to 450 60 70 80?
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That range is certainly part of your problem. The TX will go wider than the RX, but it shouldn't be THAT opened up. I don't think the programming/EEPROM being corrupted is the problem, so the default isn't going to fix it. The TX Adjustment I attached is generic and I wouldn't expect to see ALL the values as that.
What does the RX Adjustment screen show???
Values can be changed, but somebody's already monkeyed with them it could still be really off and cause interference. I'd recommend fully retuning it to the service manual specs. If this was for HAM I'd say find someone with a service monitor and and other test equipment and have at it, BUT as it's for GMRS there are the legalities of Part 90 equipment and Part 95 usage. I would really suggest finding local radio shop to do the work.
Being able to provide the Service Manual, software and programming cable I'd guess maybe an hourish of shop time. Make sure they know it's for GMRS and they might be willing to help.
What does the RX Adjustment screen show???
Values can be changed, but somebody's already monkeyed with them it could still be really off and cause interference. I'd recommend fully retuning it to the service manual specs. If this was for HAM I'd say find someone with a service monitor and and other test equipment and have at it, BUT as it's for GMRS there are the legalities of Part 90 equipment and Part 95 usage. I would really suggest finding local radio shop to do the work.
Being able to provide the Service Manual, software and programming cable I'd guess maybe an hourish of shop time. Make sure they know it's for GMRS and they might be willing to help.
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DO NOT MESS WITH THE ALIGNMENT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO VERIFY WHAT YOU'RE DOING!
You most likely have a simple problem that you're about to make much more complicated. (And much more expensive to resolve).
You most likely have a simple problem that you're about to make much more complicated. (And much more expensive to resolve).
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I actually sent it back to the seller and might be exchanging it for an icom 4000 if he can’t fix it. He’s got all the tools and stuff that I don’t have so we will see.
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Good to hear.
Hopefully he can tune it back where it should be. Vertex was a really reliable brand. Hopefully this doesn't sour you on them in the future. Somewhere along the line this had been messed with. Fresh off the shelf they're pretty plug and play.
*Just a general warning whether Vertex, Icom, Kenwood, Motorola, or whatever brand. ALWAYS Read from the radio, Save, then edit that file, Save it as a new name and then Write the new programming to the radio.
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