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by W2MB
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: 07 Dodge Charger ignition RFI wipes out VHF MCS2000
Replies: 68
Views: 34502

Re: 07 Dodge Charger ignition RFI wipes out VHF MCS2000

Any update on this issue? I just put a vhf high band transciever back in the 2008 Charger (Hemi) and again experienced the RFI. Amazingly, I have a vhf low band transceiver in the car and experience no ignition RFI at all. I would think that Chrysler must be hearing about it with all of the police p...
by W2MB
Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Announcements and Forum News
Topic: Keeping the Private Messaging (PM) System
Replies: 39
Views: 45681

Re: Keeping the Private Messaging (PM) System

This is 2011. Nothing is private, execpt a mouth to ear whisper. Keep the PM system as it serves a legitimate purpose, and never, never type or send anything that you don't want anyone else to know about.
by W2MB
Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Syntor X9000 Tx/Rx Control Power Leads
Replies: 6
Views: 851

Re: Syntor X9000 Tx/Rx Control Power Leads

Thanks again guys, I'm going to pull the voltage off a fuse in the rear power distribution center, which fortunately is located adjacent the the battery, radio and control cable in the trunk. It looks like 20 amps to the selectable power outlet is available at fuse cavity 18. I have the vehicle prog...
by W2MB
Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Syntor X9000 Tx/Rx Control Power Leads
Replies: 6
Views: 851

Re: Syntor X9000 Tx/Rx Control Power Leads

Thanks for the info. The vehicle doesn't have an ignition switch per se. I am deciding whether to take it off of the accessory power port (cigaret lighter) or fuse block. The accessory power port can deliver > 10 amps and shuts down 10 minutes after the key fob is removed. I am uncertain about the f...
by W2MB
Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Syntor X9000 Tx/Rx Control Power Leads
Replies: 6
Views: 851

Syntor X9000 Tx/Rx Control Power Leads

How much current does the Transmit and Receive Control Power Leads (Orange and Green) on the control cable draw on a Syntor X9000? I currently have the transceiver wired without any ignition switch control and find overnight current draw is enough to nearly deaden the battery as the weather gets col...
by W2MB
Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:45 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Is Andy Brinkley still around
Replies: 2
Views: 665

Re: Is Andy Brinkley still around

He is still around. He did some work for me a couple of months ago. Highly recommended.
by W2MB
Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: HKN4255A?
Replies: 1
Views: 470

HKN4255A?

I've got a new HKN4255A 17' negative ground control cable. Can it be used with the Syntor X9000 series? The only thing that appears diiferent is a small port that has a removeable rubber plug on the front of the radio connector housing. Anyone know what this cable was designed for?
by W2MB
Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Amateur radio license again
Replies: 12
Views: 1461

Re: Amateur radio license again

There are a variety of rules and requirements that you are legally bound to follow in order to operate your VHF radios under an amateur license. Programming a radio with the proper frequency is one of your simplest concerns. As mentioned if you are successfull in getting your amateur license, you wi...
by W2MB
Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Enable Control Head DTMF Tone generation
Replies: 2
Views: 634

Re: Enable Control Head DTMF Tone generation

Thanks Andy
by W2MB
Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Enable Control Head DTMF Tone generation
Replies: 2
Views: 634

Enable Control Head DTMF Tone generation

How do you enable DTMF tone generation via the keypad matrix on a Syntor X9000 control head? I've tried programming one of the indicator buttons for PHONE and then for DTMF and neither would cause the keypad matrix to generate DTMF tones. In both cases, when pressing the indicator button, the adjace...
by W2MB
Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: 9000 series control head buttons
Replies: 1
Views: 413

9000 series control head buttons

Are these available?

"MPL" p/n 38-05672X02
"Ext" p/n 38-05672X27
"Dir" p/n 38-05672X45
"DIM" p/n 38-80092J01
by W2MB
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Syntor X9000 6 meter R7.11 and V8.01.00
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Re: Syntor X9000 6 meter R7.11 and V8.01.00

I've been able to answer my own question. For future reference to anyone interested, the RSS version needed to program a lowband Syntor X9000 for 6 meter amateur operation is: Syntor X9000 Radio Programmer Special Ham Version: 5.02.00 04-Apr-89 It does require a "slower" computer than the ...
by W2MB
Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:19 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Syntor X9000 6 meter R7.11 and V8.01.00
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Re: Syntor X9000 6 meter R7.11 and V8.01.00

Can anyone verify the version number of the RSS needed to program a Syntor X9000 above 53mHz, as I mentioned I have the latest version and it won't allow it.
by W2MB
Sun May 30, 2010 7:04 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Syntor X9000 6 meter R7.11 and V8.01.00
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Syntor X9000 6 meter R7.11 and V8.01.00

When I attempt to enter a frequency above 53mhz using the latest RSS I get an outside limit error and cannot enter it. Can 6 meter ham frequencies be programmed with this latest version of the RSS? Also, I assume that the control head RSS isn't affected as no freqency info is used, is that correct? ...
by W2MB
Wed May 19, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Syntor X9000 Fuse
Replies: 1
Views: 419

Syntor X9000 Fuse

I am installing a lowband hi power Syntor X9000. I need to know the TX current draw as I am using the "new style" large ATC fuse. I seem to recall the control cable using a 40amp fuse, but want to make sure.
by W2MB
Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: 5/8w hiband antenna used as 1/4w on loband
Replies: 8
Views: 1090

5/8w hiband antenna used as 1/4w on loband

I seem to remember discussion about using a commercially manufactured 5/8 wave high band (2 meter) antenna as a 1/4 wave low band (6 meter) antenna. The math works out. I am looking for information from anyone that may have experimented with this configuration. The 5/8 wave high band antennas are lo...
by W2MB
Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Help with Motorola Part (number)
Replies: 2
Views: 742

Re: Help with Motorola Part (number)

MetroMan wrote:REX1070B - List $33.00
Thank you
by W2MB
Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Help with Motorola Part (number)
Replies: 2
Views: 742

Help with Motorola Part (number)

I am looking for a retainer "clip" that holds the control cable plug into the back of a Systems 9000 style control head. I understand that Motorola has made such a part available as a fix for the common problem where the plastic retaining tabs on Sytems 9000 control cables have broken off....
by W2MB
Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Syntor X-9000 Low Band > Ham 6 meters
Replies: 1
Views: 542

Syntor X-9000 Low Band > Ham 6 meters

Does RSS R07.11/R08.01 allow a low band Syntor X-9000 to be programmed to 52/53 MHz? A search here shows discussion of a HAM RSS but it is not clear whether that version is necessary to set these transceivers up on 6 meters. Is there anyone in the NNJ area that would be willing/able to set a couple ...
by W2MB
Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: How accurate is Motorola factory RX alignment?
Replies: 8
Views: 1531

Re: How accurate is Motorola factory RX alignment?

tvsjr wrote:...They should also be PMed every 12-18 months.
PMed?
by W2MB
Sat May 23, 2009 6:05 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: RX Audio Expansion
Replies: 2
Views: 732

RX Audio Expansion

Looking for input on programming the receive-audio expansion type for my HT1550XLS. The options are Disabled, Full, AGC mode, and Low Level Expansion. It looks like Full is used for "companding mode" on a Motorola only system. I use the radio in a mixed system environment. Any advice would...
by W2MB
Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Jedi Missing Pixels FSB *extended* DIY Working Fix Inside
Replies: 52
Views: 77679

Re: Jedi Missing Pixels FSB *extended*

DPL wrote:I got my shipping label, but the operator forgot to send me the repair form (I did ask for it). Rather than have to call them back on the phone, does anybody have a copy they can shoot me? Is it on MOL somewhere perhaps?

shadowbronze@gmail.com if anybody has it.

Thanks!

It's in the mail
by W2MB
Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Use of MDC in Amateur Service, in compliance with 14 CFR?
Replies: 18
Views: 4044

Re: Use of MDC in Amateur Service, in compliance with 14 CFR?

For what it's worth, Part 97 - Amateur Radio Service, Subpart D - Technical Standards 97.309(b) Where authorized by 97.305(c) [specifies emission types authorized on which frequencies/bands] and 97.307(f) [specifes technical standards and emission limitations such as symbol rate, frequency shift key...
by W2MB
Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: JT1000 DPL
Replies: 2
Views: 494

Re: JT1000 DPL

You must preface the DPL code with the pound sign, eg/ #516
by W2MB
Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: 07 Dodge Charger ignition RFI wipes out VHF MCS2000
Replies: 68
Views: 34502

Re: 07 Dodge Charger ignition RFI wipes out VHF MCS2000

Bump: Found this on Allpar.com... Michael E. Gemmel wrote: “Each cylinder has an ignition coil pack over one spark plug, and a regular plug wire connected to the other spark plug. Further, the coil pack also has a plug wire attached to it that extends to the opposite cylinder bank. It appears that ...
by W2MB
Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Need a new radio.
Replies: 12
Views: 2789

Re: Need a new radio.

I own both an HT1550XLS and a JT1000. The JT1000 seems better on transmit and the HT1550XLS seems better on receive. Both aren't terribly user friendly from an FPP perspective. In the end, I prefer the JT1000.
by W2MB
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: I want to ask what may be a real dumb question
Replies: 10
Views: 1074

Re: I want to ask what may be a real dumb question

Pretty basic, a non-resonant antenna is not good. I would think that you would of come across that somewhere in exam theory for the license you hold.
by W2MB
Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:13 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: XTS3000 Vs HT1550xls
Replies: 10
Views: 1915

Re: XTS3000 Vs HT1550xls

I own an HT1550XLS and cannot recommend that you make the trade. I find that the unit has a superb receiver, but when it comes to transmitting, my HT1000 clearly outputs a stonger signal.
by W2MB
Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: 07 Dodge Charger ignition RFI wipes out VHF MCS2000
Replies: 68
Views: 34502

Re: 07 Dodge Charger ignition RFI wipes out VHF MCS2000

007 wrote: Start with replacing the coil-to-plug wires, as mentioned by abbylind...follow his directions and it should go away.
What coil to plug wires? These vehicles use coil packs that mount directly to the plug. There are NO coil to plug wires, right?
by W2MB
Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: 07 Dodge Charger ignition RFI wipes out VHF MCS2000
Replies: 68
Views: 34502

Re: 07 Dodge Charger ignition RFI wipes out VHF MCS2000

Has anyone come up with a solution for this issue. I've got a 2008 Charger with a 5.7L Hemi and experience such noise on VHF signals of marginal strength. Clearly I am dealing with radiated noise and it appears to originate at the coil packs/sparkplugs.
by W2MB
Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:56 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Jedi/Waris Antenna Adapter
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Jedi/Waris Antenna Adapter

I am looking for a Motorola adapter that would allow a BNC or SMA style connection to be made at the antenna port of Jedi and Waris series handhelds. If such adapters exist, a part number would be appreciated.
by W2MB
Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:31 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Jedi Transmit Audio
Replies: 2
Views: 483

Jedi Transmit Audio

Is there an RSS or hardware adjustment for tx audio level on the JT1000? I've noticed that it seems a bit low compared to my HT155xls.
by W2MB
Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: "thousands of radios" missing radios from El Paso/MexiMoto
Replies: 23
Views: 2832

Re: "thousands of radios" missing radios from El Paso/MexiMoto

They lost my JT1000 and sent me an HT1550XLS to replace it. After about a month and a half, my JT1000 appeared at the door. FWIW, I heard that the radios are shipped to an address in ElPaso TX then trucked over the border to the depot, they are then trucked back from the depot to ElPaso and return s...
by W2MB
Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: MTS bad display SRN??
Replies: 4
Views: 621

Re: MTS bad display SRN??

great. I have to go show this to my MSS, they claim the SRN is no longer in effect. I have two MTS2000's with dead pixel displays. Only hope the Mexidepot doesn't lose them... Erik No need to go through an MSS, call 1.800.227.6772 and request a call tag to ship the radios to the depot at no cost. T...
by W2MB
Thu May 01, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Low band Maratrac weird problem...
Replies: 8
Views: 1403

Re: Low band Maratrac weird problem...

Are you saying that you are using a different Mic, Control Cable and Control Head?
by W2MB
Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: HT1550XLS Tx audio
Replies: 4
Views: 547

Re: HT1550XLS Tx audio

Are there any recommendations for setting the global mic gain? I'm set at 25.5 as it is the default, but obviously since it is configurable, there must be different ranges that work better in certain environments.
by W2MB
Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:26 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: HT1550XLS Tx audio
Replies: 4
Views: 547

HT1550XLS Tx audio

I have an issue that is noticeable on one of the 16 programmed conventional personalities on my HT1550XLS. On that frequency it is common for me to be transmitting in a high ambient noise environment. Under such conditions receiving stations complain that they are not able to hear what I am saying. ...
by W2MB
Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:15 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Microphone list?
Replies: 2
Views: 710

Re: Microphone list?

I'll second and add to your request. If anyone has a complete list of which Motorola microphones work which of their transceivers, I'd love to see it.
by W2MB
Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: VISAR - intermitant LCD "segment" - any fix?
Replies: 10
Views: 921

Re: VISAR - intermitant LCD "segment" - any fix?

I'd call and ask, they way I read this thread: http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.p ... sb#p340299

It suggests that any radio with the issue will be covered.
by W2MB
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: VISAR - intermitant LCD "segment" - any fix?
Replies: 10
Views: 921

Re: VISAR - intermitant LCD "segment" - any fix?

You might want to search the message base here. I know that there have been factory service bulletins issued for similar issues with various handheld transceivers of the Visar vintage. The depot replaced the display in my JT1000 recently at no charge due to pixel issues with it's display.
by W2MB
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (4xxx/6xxx) 1.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: Mototrbo vs D-star digital audio
Replies: 18
Views: 5907

Re: Mototrbo vs D-star digital audio

From listening to the clips, I much prefer the final digitized audio product from the Icom/D-Star. Then again, I prefer the analog audio from my JT1000 rx over the analog audio from my HT1550XLS. I'm just guessing that Motorola is processing the audio more before it is being digitized.
by W2MB
Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: CDM1250 VHF technical woes
Replies: 6
Views: 585

Re: CDM1250 VHF technical woes

First order of business is to determine if their transmitter is operating within specs as far as spurious and harmonic emissions are concerned. It could be due to some other complex issue involving other nearby transmitters. You can try listening to the frequency with another receiver and see if you...
by W2MB
Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Best Coax?
Replies: 5
Views: 975

Re: Best Coax?

Belden's new 9913 no longer uses an air dielectric and is very similar to the LMR400. I would use either with N connectors. Feedline loss can be a significant factor for both transmit and receive at 800mHz. I would avoid RG213 as it is not designed for use at such frequencies.
by W2MB
Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 20
Views: 2882

Re: Merry Christmas

Best wishes to all the Batwingnuts... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
by W2MB
Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:28 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Low band vs. VHF & UHF
Replies: 12
Views: 1615

Re: Low band vs. VHF & UHF

Maybe one of the engineering types can provide the formula that shows the maximum theoritcal distance a usable signal can travel based upon line of sight, power and wavelength. I know that it exists, and that the greatest distance attainable would be low band.
by W2MB
Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:43 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Mid? Bandwidth 1550XLS
Replies: 1
Views: 363

Mid? Bandwidth 1550XLS

There are 3 options for Bandwidth when programming the HT1550XLS from the front panel. Narrow, Mid and Wide. What is Mid?
by W2MB
Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: WTB HT1550 - have questions...
Replies: 17
Views: 1913

Re: WTB HT1550 - have questions...

Grog wrote:
W2MB wrote:I have both the JT1000 and the HT1550XLS


Did /\/\ finally find your JT? :lol:
They did, I got it back fixed 28 days later. They didn't even know that they had it... Viva La Mexico!
by W2MB
Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:31 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: WTB HT1550 - have questions...
Replies: 17
Views: 1913

Re: WTB HT1550 - have questions...

I have both the JT1000 and the HT1550XLS. The transmit and receive audio quality seems "better" on the JT1000. The HT1550XLS does not integrate well with other ICOM portables when using DPL (DCS) in a simplex system; the issues I experience are delayed squelch opening and poor received aud...

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