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Partition Security Data Table. I've no idea what it is or how it works, just saw the reference in a service manual.

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You can find the programming cable schematic here:
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They take the same cable as the HT1250 Waris series.

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You're wanting HVN9067. I believe it is the same CPS as the MTX8250/MTX9250.

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Using a copy of an inofficial lab CPS floating around there, you can dump in a factory codeplug from a regular HT1250. I've not seen this software personally, but I know its out there. Be sure to save your tuning values FIRST however as this will over-write everything in the radio.

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http://www.akardam.net/moto/docs/mirror ... yption.pdf

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Makes you wonder what would happen if you sent the wildcard (FFFF) as an inhibit command.

The Centracom console can generate a Stat-Alert inhibit command over MDC. That's how I nuked the one I played with.

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Yes, a 1250 can be inhibited. Played around a bit with a console once and was able to inhibit/restore one just fine.

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I've never tried, but I would imagine the same as analog.

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That's only if you're going to enable the emergency button on the radio. That field tells the radio what mode to switch to once the emergency button is pushed. Some agencies have a dedicated emergency channel/talkgroup. Assuming you aren't looking to enable emergency transmit, you can set the Emerge...

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Also make sure the lead in the RJ45 mic plug that takes care of the on-hook (pin 3) hasn't been removed. I've come across radios in the past where the wire was physically disconnected. This particular radio was used in data service so I'm not sure why you'd want to but just something to check.

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Yes this is (usually) possible. Firstly, are they conventional or trunked? If conventional analog, assuming they're using MDC1200 you can configure the MDC system for "Emergency Alarm" and this will cause a hi/low alert tone to be played when an MDC emergency is received. I have no informa...

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You're correct with the R10. I'm not sure exactly if you'd be able to keep it using R16, but there are certainly a few interesting combinations out there. I know of someone who has Host and DSP 14, using CPS14 who has 832 modes, all of which can do FPP, he's also got SmartZone OmniLink enabled.

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A 4 meg 'AN' 2500 has to be set up with 15 zones of 16 channels. No more, no less. All channels will be FPP in your radio. There is no way around that. Also, you'll be limited to one MDC system and one Astro system. Says who? I have an "AN" revision 2500 that lets me set up FPP and trunki...

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mes90265 wrote:Pardon?

You asked how many channels a 4MB XTS2500 is capable of. 2047 is your answer.

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While I cannot speak for Motorola, I have obtained a copy of "RSS" for Kenwood radios that are no longer supported by doing exactly that. Calling them up and explaining what I need and why.

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I've tried a GTX, however because the system is narrowband, Unitrunker doesn't like the signal I'm giving it. It seems there's just way too much noise.

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Failing the original codeplug, you could find one from the same model with the same flash options and use that. Of course, you'll need to get it re-tuned as you would loose all of the previous values.

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Yuck I hate that stuff. Reminds me of my days working on audio equipment. One manufacturer who supplied RadioShack with XLR cables decided it wise to use it. When you say adaptor I assume you mean to plug the mic directly into? Has Motorola ever made a stand-alone Spectra mic receptacle? I guess I c...

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I found one in a box of random Spectra bits at a hamfest a few years back. $5 for the whole thing!

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Old threat but relavent to my question. I have one of these Spectra dual-rocker mics. Is there some way to modify it to allow me to use one side of the rocker for one radio, the other side for another radio? I realize I would have to chop off the factory connector and splice in two (one for each rad...

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Hey gang, I'm trying to get discriminator/flat audio out of an MCS2000 to run a trunking decoder program. I've seen reference on here that Pin 11 is the right one to use, but I've also seen some say that is filtered audio. Can someone say for sure, and if it isn't discriminator audio, where could I ...

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There is/was a model of HT1250 that did (someone correct me if I'm wrong here) 128 conventional modes and 160 LTR modes. I believe it was pre-HT1550. If you're going to use the inofficial labtool, you may as well use that codeplug assuming of course you want to retain the LTR capabilities.

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motorola_otaku wrote:but they have mandated that NXDN is the only digital voice format they will permit on AAR VHF channels.

Since when can the AAR dictate what a private railway uses for technology? CN has some P25 channels up here in Canuck land they use for yard switching.

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Does this (hopefully) mean such things as "Checking interest" won't be permitted any longer?

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Does anyone know if such a beast exists, that has both a UHF radio and also a POCSAG pager? I seem recall seeing one somewhere but can't recall for the life of me. It was the kind of thing that you'd keep sitting on a particular channel and have it decode POCSAG pages, then you could pick it up and ...

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If you want verbose reporting of everything going on, there's really only two options (aside from the Motorola and Genesis options that is). TReport or Trunk 88. They're both hobbyist written and supported, so of course your milage may vary.

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I've attached the double sided velcro stuff used to organize cabling behind computers and what not. That, along with the heavy-duty ziploc bags that have the plastic slider keeps things very neat and tidy. I have an old Targus computer case that has a large storage compartment for all my cables on o...

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In a Motorola radio, you only need to program in the control channels. A system can have as many voice channels as is possible, but you don't program those. EDACS and LTR systems however, require you to program in every channel, regardless if it is a voice or a control channel. A SmartNet system can...

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Freelinc makes a few options for wireless mics. They aren't bluetooth however, they use the same technology as the loop induction mics. My experience has been less than idea with them however. I've found transmitted audio isn't as good as it could (should) be.

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Looking from a realistic perspective, if a service (just for example, take the NYPD) were to apply for a time extention and be denied, and were to continue using their wide-band gear past the date just what could the FCC do? I realize they can impose financial sanctions, but what authority does the ...

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If you have a previously backed up codeplug or S-Record from the radio pre-ASK, you can use lab to dump that back into the radio and it'll remove the ASK requirement. Of course, it'll also revert the radio back to whatever features/programming was in the radio at the time, but it sure beats a trip t...

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Hey guys, working on upgrading a small PSAP's telephone system. The customer requires a wireless headset which will be integrated into a Nortel 2616 KSU desk set. It would need to have the ability to have multiple headsets able to work with the unit (not at the same time, it would be one headset iss...

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Also check that you're using the right offset setting. I believe there's the option in Trunking System Settings to change it from 45MHz to 39MHz. If it is set wrong, the radio will be trying to transmit 6 MHz too low and obviously not work.

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That's just about the best explanation I've ever seen on here about using a trunked radio as a monitor (assuming that's what he wants to do).

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They'll no doubt push the ARES angle for the ability to send back pics and video to "command". That is no doubt useful, but if you look at most (not all) ARES groups, they won't be using that technology for years, if ever.

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Hey gang, does Motorola make an adapter that allows you to plug a standard 8 pin modular mic into the bottom accessory connector? I have a need to connect a standard mic to the bottom connector. Or failing that, is it fairly easy to do it "manually"?

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However, if you're crafy (and have the right tools) you can convince an MTS2000 codeplug into an MTX8000 and CPS will play nice. Note that some features won't work (IE, if you put a SmartZone codeplug into an MTX8000, it'll still turn on and receive, but it won't do SmartZone). It goes without sayin...

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I finally got around to doing this fix on a Tait Orca I have. All I did was use a regular clothes iron on setting #1 and held it down on the flex (at both the PCB and the LCD).for about 10 seconds. It took two attempts, but I think you can see just how well this works. http://img337.imageshack.us/im...

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Hey gang, I picked up a GP380 on eBay recently and would like to convert it to a GP680 to use on a local VHF MPT1327 system. Any help you guys can give me would be much appreciated!

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I've programmed an MT1000 using a P3 600MHz with no issues, running MS-DOS 6.22.

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I'd have a double check at the hole the OnStar antenna uses. I replaced one on a 2009 GM and the hole wasn't round, it was square with a red cross style shape if that makes sense.

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Your codeplug might be set for 16 modes. Have a look at that and see what it says.

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The other option is to find an antenna that is designed to work without a groundplane such as the Sinclabs 1482 antenna.

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Which talkgroup scanning method? If you have the radio set on a conventional channel that auto-scans a talkgroup list from a 9600 system, I have found that it will only properly unmute if that conventional channel is set for Astro only receive. Setting it to mixed mode or analog for whatever reason,...

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I have one of those NTN4538 batteries, it is not the replacement to the "R", it is just the IS version for regular Sabers.

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BTW - I love the fact the offset-TX & TX INHIBIT combo causes the radio to not even TRY to affiliate on 3600 systems! :lol: One thing to note here: Setting the TX INHIBIT option to ON will prevent the radio from transmitting anything. However, the radio's CPU will still think it is affiliating ...

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Good luck finding a battery for your Saber Rs however. Motorola has disco'd them, as has every third party manufacturer. I was looking for one for my Saber IIR and couldn't find any anywhere.

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More along the lines of the information you are looking for, yes all Motorola radios (with some exceptions like the GTX/Maxtrac series) use hex.

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Make sure none of the switches are set for Unprogrammed, as that will cause it to boop. I had this drive me crazy on an MTS2000 once, sure enough I had the concentric switch set to that.

If you'd like, send me a copy of the codeplug and I'll have a look. batlabs@teksavvy.com

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