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by wb4bli
Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: L1548A tone remotes and CommandPLus
Replies: 1
Views: 403

L1548A tone remotes and CommandPLus

Right now as it stands my CommandPlus is set for 4-Wire. The tone remotes L1548a are not. I messed with the dip switchs and when i flip one of them I get RX audo that is garbled or broken up through the console. How should all those dip switches be set for 4Wire and is there anything else required f...
by wb4bli
Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: CommandPlus Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4553

Re: CommandPlus Questions

haha... LOL. Oh well. I will check to see if I can get something like that down the road. What exactly is your setup? Do you use any IMs?
by wb4bli
Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: CommandPlus Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4553

Re: CommandPlus Questions

I can deal with this cable problem but I just need QCII or Plectron paging and the 3 normal alert tones. That is pretty much it. I enjoy this commandplus but just need to get all of its features figured out. I was working off of the Gai-Tronics manual and as you say must be more differences. I will ...
by wb4bli
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: CommandPlus Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4553

Re: CommandPlus Questions

I like working with the consoles but as far as doing one at home it will have to be more compact. I do like the way this commandplus works if I have to uprgrade it or what not it might not be so bad. I am going to a telephone supply store here in town to see what they can do for my 66 block issue. I...
by wb4bli
Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: CommandPlus Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4553

Re: CommandPlus Questions

Yes, I gave up on the Centracom II+. It was too big to keep and I have had to move a couple of times. I still want to have a small console to mess with. I like the comandplus in that it lets me handle 12 radios. I am going to give GAI-Tronics a call after I pull the version number off of this thing....
by wb4bli
Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: CommandPlus Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4553

Re: CommandPlus Questions

What is the difference between GAI-Tronics and the Motorola version? See when I read the Gai-Tronics manual it said press LOCK+1,+2,+3,+4 Then it would select any of the other Alert Tones. It does let me change some of the paging options but most of it is disabled by the previous owner. I just dont ...
by wb4bli
Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: CommandPlus Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4553

CommandPlus Questions

I was given a 12 channel Motorola CommandPlus. I have tried to hit the different alert tones with no luck. Right now it is only sending the 1004hz long tone. I hit the Lock button and held it in then pressing 1-4 with no luck. What would it take it get me some software for it? It appear some things ...
by wb4bli
Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II+ Headset jack
Replies: 1
Views: 392

Centracom II+ Headset jack

Do any of you know where I need to plug the actual jack into the OP position? Is it on the exact same board that the deskmic hooks into?
by wb4bli
Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 980

Re: Centracom Questions

Yes you are right. The problem is I have the software and RS232 board. Problem is my TOMI board will not allow me to write to the EPROM. I got me some compatible EEPROMs and used a friends burner to copy them. I just can't edit them. So I need a newer tomi or I need one of the original EPROM writers...
by wb4bli
Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 980

Re: Centracom Questions

Thanks for that 1 questions. Anyone else have the rest of the answers?
by wb4bli
Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 980

Centracom Questions

1. Is there a desktop rack that i can buy to convert my large floor rack Operating Positions. This way I can set the OP on my desk to use it. 2. I took the DC transformer off of the BIM and now how do I make those work as a Tone. It doesn't seem to recieve before or after I have removed it. 3. Is th...
by wb4bli
Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Found a Centracom CEB... now what to do with it..
Replies: 5
Views: 925

Re: Found a Centracom CEB... now what to do with it..

Well you need to look at BLN1170 and see if the chips on it have a peice of white paper on it. If so... Pull it off and see if there is a window on it. If so you need a prom burner. I have that same problem. I am seriously thinking of getting rid of my CCII+ soon. It is too much trouble for me to ge...
by wb4bli
Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II+ Help
Replies: 0
Views: 366

Centracom II+ Help

Since we dont have the 66-Block Diagram on the knowledge base anymore I am looking for some information. 1. Can someone tell me what pairs are what on the block? Also, how many channels are on each block? I have cards that are configured for DC. Do you just remove the DC daughter board and that is a...
by wb4bli
Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II+ and VOX Idea?
Replies: 1
Views: 380

Centracom II+ and VOX Idea?

Hi, I am wondering if it would work ok if I decided to just use VOX to key my radios with the console? It is just to costly to use Remote Adapters. I haven't found a burner to program with either. So relay keying is I guess not an option right now. If VOX will work does anyone have a recommendation?...
by wb4bli
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:58 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: HT 1550 XLS Scanning Feature
Replies: 2
Views: 451

Re: HT 1550 XLS Scanning Feature

Sorry for long delay. I had something come up. I did figure out that I had to go in the Scan List then... Tx Behavior. Make them say "Selected" Thanks for the reply though.
by wb4bli
Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:51 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: HT 1550 XLS Scanning Feature
Replies: 2
Views: 451

HT 1550 XLS Scanning Feature

I have done the following with no luck.

Created Scan List

Added Channels to List

Added list to personality.

Set the Top Emergency Button for System Scan On/Off.

Can someone give me step-by-step instructions for making this work? Thanks
by wb4bli
Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II+ EEPROM Installed but not fully working.
Replies: 2
Views: 526

Centracom II+ EEPROM Installed but not fully working.

I have decided the best way to reprogram my new EEPROMs is to use a burner that is compatible with Series2 RSS. Can anyone tell me where I can find one that will work directly with the RSS? I think the RS232 card is just not going to work for me. I copied the old EPROM to an EEPROM successfully with...
by wb4bli
Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:30 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

No, I want to change several things like relay keying and MDC settings and the list goes on. I will gladly send someone my cards if they will work on them for me. Just need to know exactly why I can't program them.
by wb4bli
Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:57 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

Does anyone have 2 TOMI cards that they would be willing to part with? I am only running 2 OPs. I would greatly appreciate it. I am looking for one that is able to be used with EEPROM. I will be glad to trade mine off as I am not sighted enough for this kinda of stuff. Thanks!!!!
by wb4bli
Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:31 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

My friend has an EEPROM burner we are going to try and burn to the chips and see if it will let me put it in the board then. If that works then I can just do that everytime, but if not I dunno. Do you have any extra TOMIs like yours that are working that I could try to see if I have the same problem...
by wb4bli
Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

Ok, I checked and tripple checked everything that was mentioned. It appears my firmware is too old. I called /\/\ and it appears my firmware is too old. The last firmware that was produced for CCII+ was made in 1997. What do any of you think you can do to help me out now. This is getting to be a bit...
by wb4bli
Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:23 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

I have tried both settings for the RSS that is in the manaul and tried both ports on the RS232 caed. I can still read the RPROM, but when I stick the EEPROM in it will let be do nothing.
by wb4bli
Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

The card continues to be RED. I am still not able to write what I have gotten off of the EPROM. This is getting realy old. I am not sure what else todo unless this RS232 card is not working. If any of you might would have the time to help by phone I would greatly appreciate it. The jumpers are in th...
by wb4bli
Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:25 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

I just looked at my 6 chips on the board with white labels on them. They have 1992 on them. I am guessing it is firmware issue. Now... If I just get me a newer TOMI, do I have to do anything else to my old BIMs and other cards? Also, do any of you have any extra TOMIs that you would part with? I onl...
by wb4bli
Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

I have installed the new chip. It is in correctly as far as I can tell. I try to read the blank chip with the error 102. The card stays in RED CONSTANT. I try to write what was saved off of the old chip and still unable to write. I changed dip switch 8 as well and P7. Is P7 the jumper to increase me...
by wb4bli
Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:03 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

Hi, I appreciate your help. I tried to call Motorola today and was unable to get any assistance. I have placed the chip on the board. Is there anything I need todo specificly to the TOMI card to aloow it to use EEPROMs or a jumper maybe I need to change to let me write to the EEPROM? I did check all...
by wb4bli
Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:46 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Centracom II Series2 RSS and new EEPROM

I got my new EEPROMS today and installed them to BLN1170B and the card just stays RED. I figure this is because I have not gotten the new ones to except the data from the PC. I tried to upload the data and I still get ERROR 102. I got them from Mouser with the part number as CAT28C256L-15. Do you ha...
by wb4bli
Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

I haven't had any luck locating a place to order the right EEPROMS. If any of you can tell me an alternitive or a place to locate them please let me know. Mouse seems to have to back order them.
by wb4bli
Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: A screenshot of Centracom Series II Plus CRT
Replies: 12
Views: 2267

Re: A screenshot of Centracom Series II Plus CRT

Boy!!!! That looks nice. When I find a place to get my chips from (Mouser seems to be out) I will post a want-ad to see if you guys can help me get something like that. Much easier on my eyes! Thnx for the pics as it looks cool!
by wb4bli
Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:58 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Thanks for checking. I realy appreciate it!
by wb4bli
Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Guys, I realy appreciate your quick responses on my issue. I will see if I can order them. It appears that Mouser is out of them or something. Do you know of any other possible places to get them?
by wb4bli
Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Guys, I realy appreciate your quick responses on my issue. I will see if I can order them. It appears that Mouser is out of them or something. Do you know of any other possible places to get them?
by wb4bli
Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:13 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

So I just replace the chip one time and that is it? And also, Is this the only chip on the board that has to be replaced?
by wb4bli
Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Does this mean I can program the changes with my RS232 card? I would also love to know the cost of the upgrade kit.
by wb4bli
Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Ok, Now that explains it. So now, what do I need todo exactly. Where can I find an upgrade kit or what can I do to program all the settings? Also does this affect programming of other BIMs? As far as I know I only have 2 TOMIs. How much will this cost?
by wb4bli
Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:15 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

The big chip has this on it:

/\/\ MC68000P8
2C9IE
QEEZ9219

I do not know what UV windows lool like as I am visually impaired some. I will post a pic to the board if that helps. How much does the upgrade cost or can I even get it anymore?
by wb4bli
Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:07 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Ok, Here it goes. I have tried both jumper settings for TOMI. I can read the card just fine. I can not write to the card at all. If I can read with the cable then can't I write with it? Both the jumper settings in the manual for software RVN4029k both say they will work with BLN1170B. The thing is t...
by wb4bli
Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Sorry, I wasn't sure. All of mine are BLN1170B
by wb4bli
Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:10 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

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by wb4bli
Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:29 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Also... I am doing it with a 75MHz machine. Do I need something slower?
by wb4bli
Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Re: Centracom RSS Problem

Well what happens is I can read the TOMI card just fine. I simply try and upload to it and It will say Setting Up CEB. Then it will say uploading and then give the ERROR 102. The way it was talking about except we made it straight 9pin to RJ45. I can't see the need for the other 25pin deal. I might ...
by wb4bli
Fri Jun 08, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom RSS Problem
Replies: 32
Views: 2176

Centracom RSS Problem

I now have an official licensed copy of Series2 RSS. Problem is.... I can read any of the cards just fine. I am using a cable made by a friend. Problem is.... 102 ERROR Unable to communicate with TTY. Can anyone tell me what is happening? The instructions I used for the cable are here... http://www....
by wb4bli
Sat May 19, 2007 6:31 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom Programming help.
Replies: 0
Views: 456

Centracom Programming help.

Is there anyone who has the RSS for Centracom II+ who can let me send them my TOMIs to program a button for Alert 2. That is realy all I want to change and I just do not have the funds to afford the software since I am on SSDI. Thanks in advance for those who can help! Also... I am looking for a foo...
by wb4bli
Tue May 08, 2007 3:01 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom Series II
Replies: 29
Views: 4588

Web Site

http://www.gotghz.com is where I will eventually start posting centracom information and anything else related to 911, dispatching, or repeaters. What ever we can throw up there. It is not to duplicate Batlabs efforts, but to have a large wealth of infor just for this kind of thing. I on the site an...
by wb4bli
Tue May 08, 2007 7:01 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom Series II
Replies: 29
Views: 4588

I know you are not blowing me off. Just do it when it is conveniant.

Does anyone have any idea where to get the counter tops? It would sure make my furniture look nice if i had them.
by wb4bli
Mon May 07, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom Series II
Replies: 29
Views: 4588

Well I had the same problem when I moved some cards around. You definetly will not get audio. I tried it. I have both my positions working fully. The only thing I need done is to enable alert 2 warble on a button that does nothing right next to alert 1.
by wb4bli
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:40 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom II+ and MR200N Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 724

MR200N

I figured mine out. May or may not help, but my CCII+ is set for 2-wire. I was setting mine for 4-wire. It would almost work except when I hooked it up for 4-wire it would kill the tx audio from the console and thefore not making it to the MR200N. Make sure you have the jumpers configured for which ...

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