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if its any help.. I just bought 2 new NiMh batteries.. found the same issue.. I pulled one off after it said complete... only lasted about 4 hrs... put it back on & left it sit overnight - next day - lasted around 12 hrs. no problems otherwise though...

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Ok.. defying all logic... the last idea worked. (leaving the type & none & selecting the system..)... WHY... I don' t know... but by golly .. .it did... Thanks for all the input!!

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on it's way

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well.. Todd gave it a look-- (thank you)... and we're still stumped.. anyone else?

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well.. thats what I thought.. but when I go to the tab... I can choose MDC or GE STAR...but QCII is there to set up...

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I have a VHF MTS2000, Model - H01KDH9PW1Bn Flash Code 230008-106000-0 Firmware 06.27... I have my QCII tones set up for decode, but I'm guessing I'm overlooking something simple.. I can't find where in the CPS (1.10) to set up a channel for QCII decode... any help?

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Anyone know how the headliner is attached in a civ H1 w/ the twin sunroofs? We're working on a 2001 trying to do some installs, and don't want to ruin it...

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I use an HP USB - serial adaptor & have had absolutely no problems programming the 1250's... in fact just reprogrammed several this past week... also works well for th 750's...

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Ok.. and I'm sure I'm just overlooking something here.. my radio stops on my priority channel when ANY traffic is on the channel.. however.. the radio does not unmute unless it has the correct PL.... so my issue is that it's annoying for it to stop scanning on something else on the channel... what ...

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Thanks! I believe that did the trick.

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I have a vhf hi Maratrac that tries to eliminate the mdc data on transmissions... which ordindarily is good, however, I also notice that it does the same thing for FD QCII tones for certain depts... I'll get the A tone, but the B tone is muted. Gets kind of annoying after a while.. .Is there any way ...

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While it's stopped on that channel, hold in the 'sel' button until it beeps... it's nuisance channel delete... but if you change the scan mode(on /off) or turn the radio on/off, you'll have to do it each time.... or - if it's constant interference, you may want to take it out of your scan list until ...

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I'll have to do some checking then...thanks for the suggestions!

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Ok.. that's where I'm getting confused... in the rss, there's an option for 'hang-up box' behavior.. either csq scan, or scan stop. right now, it's set to scan stop, however, with the mic off hook , it doesn't stop scanning...

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I have a Maratrac w/ A7 head...I have the hang-up box for it, but I need to know where to connect the two wires to.. I'd like the radio to stop scanning when I take the mic off hook...

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Enough to drive ya nuts!!!

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Well - problem was solved- I had converted the radio from 8 - 16 channels, but when I programmed it for 16, I had changed the bandsplit from 146-174 to 146-160 - oops... I changed the bandsplit back to 146-174- no more problems - all works fine...

Sometimes it's the smallest details....

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Ok.. just to make it more interesting.... Channel 1 is programmed for our FD repeater split. If I keep it programmed with the offset (tx is 155, rx is 154), when I key, the radio resets (just as if I turned the radio on.) all other channels (even reapeter channels) transmit fine. If I take channel 1 ...

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Nope - all set up properly...It's programmed the same as my other MT1000

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Ok..I've got a 16ch MT1000 VHF, that for some reason, when you key up on channel 1, the radio resets... It receives ok on 1, and transmits & receives fine on all other channels... but it doesn't seem to like channel 1 transmit.... Any ideas?

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I just had the exact same problem with mine.. It turned out it was the cheap paperwrapped ribbon cable which connects the internal mic & speaker to the radio. The speakermic worked fine.. they share the same audio circuit, so if the speakermic is working fine, it comes down to the mic itself. The ...

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For what it's worth, this place is supposed to have about 2000 of the ca3140E's

http://www.factorydirect.co.uk/fdcompon ... 3140e.html

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Some of the RACES members in our area have radios that do not have channel specific MDC... If they have it on one, they have it on all... My EMA director has a Vertex that's set up that way... He can't turn it off on the channels he doesn't need it on..

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When you go into the signalling options (f4 f4 f3), you should be able to change the signalling type with the arrow keys... It will scroll through the signalling types until you get to MDC1200...

You can also try to create a new codeplug with that signalling type, rather than using the one you read ...

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How old is your battery?.... I had the same problem with mine... except it would beep right out of the charger, but after say 10 mins, if you turned it off & back on, no tone... Turned out the battery was bad. If the battery voltage is below specs, you will not get a good tone. I changed the battery ...

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The practice you are referring to is called 'shill' bidding, and is a big no no... You can be banned from ebay for doing that... All you have to do is prove it somehow...

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On the VHF power amps that go with the MVA's, I know the listed range is 150-170... Would there be much of a problem to use it in the 144-148 ham range? I would like to use one w/ my MT1000, but it wouldn't be to good if I couldn't use it in all the bands I need...

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If you go to f4 (create/edit) then to f8 (scan) you can change the first option to either priority/nonpriority pl or just priority/nonpriority without pl.. If you have it on Priority PL, your priority channel will stop on any signal, whether it has the correct pl or not. If you use non-priority pl ...

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Anyone have any opinions as to the difference between using a public safety mic vs. a regular speaker mic?

I have an MT 1000, and I'm trying to decide which is best...

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Actually, when I wired my speaker, I found the connector at Radio Shack...

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I've got mine set up as - top button - scan nuisance delete (to temporarily delete unwanted channels from the scan list), and bottom button - permanent monitor ( to disable receive pl)

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How does one go about taking apart a gp300 battery? I've got an old battery that I would like to convert into a programming adapter, but I don't want to destroy the case trying to take it apart...

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I was trying... where can I set the long tone b? And how do I get around it wanting 2 tones?

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I would like to set a channel on my MT1000 to act as a weather alert channel.. How should the QCII setup be? I tried just putting in the 1050 as a b only, but it won't accept just one tone. What am I missing? Should I put the 1050 as both tones?

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When trying to program my MT1000, model #H43GCU7100CN - VHF, with an MDC ID, I get the message

'Warning - this front end cover does not support digital messaging'.

Shouldn't most MT1000's support MDC? It programs fine otherwise, it just won't accept MDC signalling...

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Thanks Monty!

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Ok....I found it... I guess it's best not to try searching when tired!

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Is there a different cable setup you need to use toolkit for the gp300 or can you just use the regular rib/cable combo?

Someone had mentioned he thought there was a cable that had to connect to the lpt port?

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Ok.. I've looked at the schematic, as well as the 'simple' description.... I have also seen other programming cables.. The 'simple' explanation shows there are 4 pins on the radio connector used - 5,6,7 & 9... all of other cables I've seen, only use 5,6, & 9.. Since there is no test box connected ...

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From Mobile Radio Technology Magazine:

Motorola, Schaumburg, IL, and Aerwav, New York, have announced an agreement through which Motorola will design, manufacture and market infrastructure, portable and mobile two-way radio products for use in the 220MHz band.

“This event marks Motorola's first ...

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Probably because they don't want to have to go through the hassle of getting a license... It's much easier to go to WalMart and say "look mommy- can we get these to play with?" If you use a ham band or other licensed band (ie public safety bands) without a license you can get in serious trouble ...

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Shill bidding is a BIG no no & can get him banned from ebay....All it takes is someone to report him...

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How much for a clone? (regular programming, not cloning)

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When constructing a GP300 programming cable, where would you wire the clip for the 9v battery connection? Do you wire it to the clip end, or the DB25 connector end? Is there anything else special that needs to be done to it?

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This may be a silly observation, but I've noticed an awful lot of radios advertised now that list FRS & GMRS frequencies in the same radio...

Isn't that going to just turn GMRS into a nightmare like CB? (Unless of course everyone reads the directions that say FCC license required & completes the ...

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It's never too early!

I've never been there but I think we may go this year... Is there a better day than another to go?

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I was browsing at Mouser, and noticed there are several listings for the max232... which one is the most suitable for programming, or is there any real differenc? I'm looking at building a simple rib for my GP300, but wouldn't want to order the wrong one...

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155.475 is alive & well in Illinois.. Designated as the Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network (ISPERN), it is in every police unit in the state (I'm sure with a few exceptions). The only ISPERN base units allowed are at the state police posts. All other departments use mobiles/portables only ...

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On the small desktop consoles, what would one need to get the unit to be functional... I remember with the old modcom consoles from way back we had them connected to mobiles... Is it that easy with the centracom series or is there much more needed?

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What is the minimum voltage that an mt1000 should be run at?
I have a battery that after charging is at 8.1 volts, but shortly thereafter goes to 7.6. It will receive & appear ok after several hours, but when I tested the voltage again, it was at 5.6... Also, will the power on tone not beep if the ...

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