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by rangerfourever
Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:17 am
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: Using Harris radio on Astro P25 OmniLink system
Replies: 6
Views: 8851

Re: Using Harris radio on Astro P25 OmniLink system

Good luck with your transition to P25 system. I have had good luck with the onsite Harris folks who manage our system project. Some issues with their bosses in Lynchberg on replacement parts etc..however, but they are a business and the bottom line is always in the background. I thought the new 6&qu...
by rangerfourever
Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:22 am
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: Using Harris radio on Astro P25 OmniLink system
Replies: 6
Views: 8851

Re: Using Harris radio on Astro P25 OmniLink system

Make sure Harris gets you the new shorter antenna for them Unitys..... Nothing but complaints out this way about the monster antenna on the dual band APX.....

Did you guys look at the XG-75 or do you need the dual/triple band capability of the Unity?
by rangerfourever
Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:22 am
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: Using Harris radio on Astro P25 OmniLink system
Replies: 6
Views: 8851

Re: Using Harris radio on Astro P25 OmniLink system

Page Geek I will have to check as our Harris techs were sent the code direct from Lynchberg and uploaded as is. I will see if I can get the XTS 1500s read . The System Coordinator for the new County sub-system is using 2 Unitys for testing and says he has no issues. I believe the Statewide system is...
by rangerfourever
Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: Using Harris radio on Astro P25 OmniLink system
Replies: 6
Views: 8851

Using Harris radio on Astro P25 OmniLink system

Guys not sure if this is the right place but here goes; We are testing access on a new county wide Moto system that is a subsystem, of our Statewide Astro Omnilink build out. Lots of APX 7000s and 6000s going out in the field. My City however uses Harris and is running an Open Sky system within the ...
by rangerfourever
Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: Vehicle Warning Equipment Discussion
Topic: 2011 Caprice
Replies: 21
Views: 19610

Re: 2011 Caprice

Hint Hint GM is working on an all new full size car that will be their "next" police offering....the Holden is a temporary way back into a market they never should have left....stay tuned
by rangerfourever
Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:23 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Help with error on XTL 5000
Replies: 5
Views: 2509

Re: Help with error on XTL 5000

Thanks as always guys for the input. We pulled the radio and adjusted some of the wiring, reinstalled in console and powered right up . Can always count on the Lab for Moto answers!

Dave
by rangerfourever
Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:30 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Help with error on XTL 5000
Replies: 5
Views: 2509

Re: Help with error on XTL 5000

thanks tvsjr...radio has not been flashed lately. The radio is a dashmount, do not know if that makes a difference with your control head issues. Mechanics will check for bad ground etc and then if not fixed off to the radio shop.

thanks

rangerfourever
by rangerfourever
Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:33 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Help with error on XTL 5000
Replies: 5
Views: 2509

Re: Help with error on XTL 5000

Sorry got wrong info from the field. Checked the car this am myself!

XTL5000 powers on

Red Transmit light is on and stays on
Yellow busy light is on and stays on

the following flashes on the screen:
FL 01/90

Any thoughts before it goes to the State radio shop

thanks

rangerfourever
by rangerfourever
Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:37 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Help with error on XTL 5000
Replies: 5
Views: 2509

Help with error on XTL 5000

Guys we have an XTL 5000 with older 7 head, dash mount, mounted in the Chiefs console. This radio is for interops on our statewide 700/800 Moto system. When turned on now , the power shows on but the screen is dark and then it flashes " FL 17/19" I assume this is some type of error code? T...
by rangerfourever
Sat Sep 11, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: P25 Phase 2
Replies: 17
Views: 13356

Re: P25 Phase 2

same with our current Moto Astro 25 statewide system...a whole lot a 5Ks on it but now if you join up you need to go with an APX. Interesting to see what happens if and when the system goes Phase II...
by rangerfourever
Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:39 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: New product announcements in the APX line
Replies: 24
Views: 4568

Re: New product announcements in the APX line

Nice looking APX7000XE for the fire guys..... simple with big buttons....
by rangerfourever
Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: XG-100
Replies: 88
Views: 48975

Re: XG-100

thanks 123, makes sense to have multiple mission files saved per possible scenerio and just switch to them as the need arises. Hopefully when I can work with the software, I will have a better understanding...
by rangerfourever
Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: XG-100
Replies: 88
Views: 48975

Re: XG-100

thank you sir....that makes sense. If I understand correctly, a mission file can only be done by the LMR program? I would like to see full programing capability including updating/creating mission files through the FPP function. Would be great for programing on the fly, on mutual aid incidents, outs...
by rangerfourever
Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: XG-100
Replies: 88
Views: 48975

Re: XG-100

123 I agree....lets get back to the radio itself( I got off topic myself). I agree with pager geek, the volume on our demo model would never work on the belt,on a fire scene outside with all the surronding noise. I for one do not like the "feel" of the knobs. Others have commented that the...
by rangerfourever
Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: XG-100
Replies: 88
Views: 48975

Re: XG-100

I too would like to see both Moto and Harris do well. Since Harris "took over" our M/A COM build out of our OpenSky system, they have been very, very committed to make this new system work. I was not in agreement with our choice of OpenSky, but it is what we have now and I am part of a joi...
by rangerfourever
Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: Motorola Digital Radio Compatability
Topic: XG-100
Replies: 88
Views: 48975

Re: XG-100

great comments all. I have a XG-100 sitting on the desk as I type. This is a demo unit from our Harris reps to check for fesibility to place on our statewide Moto Astro 25 Omnilink system. We are trying for a FED grant through our state justice authority for radios that must be capable now of P25 tr...
by rangerfourever
Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Need help with XTS 2500 1.5
Replies: 4
Views: 1030

Re: Need help with XTS 2500 1.5

thanks now I remember :o Must be getting old
by rangerfourever
Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Need help with XTS 2500 1.5
Replies: 4
Views: 1030

Re: Need help with XTS 2500 1.5

the new state system is P25 Astro. Refresh me on how to check for flash on XTS 2500

thanks
by rangerfourever
Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Need help with XTS 2500 1.5
Replies: 4
Views: 1030

Need help with XTS 2500 1.5

Guys, the LT. handed me his XTS 2500 1.5 that is currently on a 800 Analog SmartNet system. He wants to get it put on our Statewide SmartZone/OmniLink 700/800 Digital system. The model number is: H46VCD9PW5AN Do I need to read the flash to determine if it will work on a 700/800 system? Thanks office...
by rangerfourever
Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:39 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: New APX 7500 Mobile
Replies: 3
Views: 984

New APX 7500 Mobile

Anyone using the new 700/800 APX 7500 mobile in field application. Our county is moving to a new MOTO trunk system that they claim will be TDMA with possible Phase II upgrade in near future. We are going to OpenSky(dont ask!) but need to communicate with our county agencies.

officerdave
by rangerfourever
Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:37 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: APX7000
Replies: 29
Views: 4435

Re: APX7000

hello from suburban chicago....APX7000 tested on our soon? to be new countywide 700/800 system. So far using 700 for fire ops and ground testing. Some audio issues with patching the current VHF fire stuff through the APX . Building penetration testing so far proved good on the beta setup. Firefighte...
by rangerfourever
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:13 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: APX7000 ... M's shot across the bow of Thales...
Replies: 81
Views: 21180

Re: APX7000 ... M's shot across the bow of Thales...

yep his group is part of a Fed demo team for new radios....these are being looked at for Wildland Fire apps.( that is all he could say!) ...... my bad it will be "capable" of TDMA whenever the "standard" becomes an actually standard..... I find it interesting that the Harris has ...
by rangerfourever
Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:57 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: APX7000 ... M's shot across the bow of Thales...
Replies: 81
Views: 21180

Re: APX7000 ... M's shot across the bow of Thales...

look at the new Harris quad band..........buddy with feds has his hands on a couple of demos out west..... and yes it will do TDMA
by rangerfourever
Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:28 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Motorola Compass Web Site
Replies: 6
Views: 951

Re: Motorola Compass Web Site

you are correct that is what it is.....
by rangerfourever
Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Motorola Compass Web Site
Replies: 6
Views: 951

Re: Motorola Compass Web Site

It is used to post updates for ongoing bidding on radio systems and hence locked out to all but the actual customer, who has signed none disclosure agreements.
by rangerfourever
Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: The New "O9" Control Head??
Replies: 8
Views: 1425

Re: The New "O9" Control Head??

Reminded me of the old GE 825 CHP head with a siren deck. It is big and if they can get it to fit into a dash...good luck. We were told maybe 2010 in production... I was only doing a usability test so specifics if it can control serial equipment etc were not given to us. I liked the display for a qu...
by rangerfourever
Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: The New "O9" Control Head??
Replies: 8
Views: 1425

Re: The New "O9" Control Head??

tested it a month ago with reps from Plantation. Nice.... a little to cell phone ish for me but I am an old timer......
by rangerfourever
Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: APX7000 ... M's shot across the bow of Thales...
Replies: 81
Views: 21180

Re: APX7000 ... M's shot across the bow of Thales...

followup question for batdude have you gotten your hands on a Liberty? and will it do TDMA as that standard evolves? What WE need here is a TDMA portable that will also do P25 VHF/UHF conventional and scan across platforms without a hitch..... In a metro area of 7 million plus people, you gots lots ...
by rangerfourever
Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: APX7000 ... M's shot across the bow of Thales...
Replies: 81
Views: 21180

Re: APX7000 ... M's shot across the bow of Thales...

have had one in hand the two sided thing is funcky :lol: where was I?? on the data side or the top display real world side..... Has the Thales been accepted and a current sales product.... In this part of the world we have 700/800 trunking systems going up with P25 VHF as fire backups. As I recall M...
by rangerfourever
Sat May 31, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Service mode for Astro Saber
Replies: 2
Views: 594

Re: Service mode for Astro Saber

Works great thank you sir read my MTS2000 also now to sell them :lol:

dave
by rangerfourever
Sat May 31, 2008 8:11 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Service mode for Astro Saber
Replies: 2
Views: 594

Service mode for Astro Saber

I have UHF and VHF Astro Sabers IIIs, is there a way to "read" the radios from a service mode. Sorry if this is obvious but I am new to the Saber radios.

Thanks

Dave
by rangerfourever
Thu May 22, 2008 4:27 am
Forum: Vehicle Warning Equipment Discussion
Topic: Help with SS2000
Replies: 5
Views: 4069

Help with SS2000

Guys we have a squad in the shop with: Vista lightbar w/Signal Master controlled by a Federal SS 2000. This weekend the lightbar quite working. The signal master works and there seems to be power to the lightbar. The siren functions etc work on the SS 2000. Question for the install guys, could it be...
by rangerfourever
Tue May 13, 2008 4:38 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: STX radio batteries
Replies: 3
Views: 491

Re: STX radio batteries

Thanks guys seems like the state contract batteries are not going to work. Of course not and they are $14.00 each new..... oh well

dave
by rangerfourever
Mon May 12, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: STX radio batteries
Replies: 3
Views: 491

STX radio batteries

I need new STX batteries for some event radios and on our State Contract I only can find batteries for MT1000s, MX 800 etc.. Will these fit and be usable on our STX?

thanks

David White
by rangerfourever
Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:38 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: Recent Installs WITH PICS!
Replies: 7
Views: 4077

Re: Recent Installs WITH PICS!

Trust me apco25 made this pig usable. I am over six foot and 220 with two other officers taller and bigger than me and driving this wonder Blazer without tilt wheel is not a pleasent experience. Most of the original install was the handy work of our maintenance "shop" done by lawnmower mec...
by rangerfourever
Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:42 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Motorola X2 TDMA trunking
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Re: Motorola X2 TDMA trunking

thanks i have heard some details on **** but no looks yet. The VP of Govt sales just got a "blackbox" look himself. So M is bidding a system that does not exist outside of the lab, with subscriber units that can not be shown............................ i long for the old days LOL
by rangerfourever
Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Motorola X2 TDMA trunking
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Re: Motorola X2 TDMA trunking

wavetar did Motorola have their new TDMA portable at Vegas ?
by rangerfourever
Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Motorola X2 TDMA trunking
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Motorola X2 TDMA trunking

Anyone out there have first hand knowledge of Motorola's new X2 TDMA trunking? I am involved with a lardge local government communications consortium and we just had a motorola presentation. Just wondering if any systems are online out there and feedback on them. thanks
by rangerfourever
Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:01 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: VHF MTS2000 - Are they really rare?
Replies: 13
Views: 2262

Re: VHF MTS2000 - Are they really rare?

I have an MTS2000 Model II with a one year old case, ( dropped once since, small mark on top) adjusted, tuned etc by my Motorola shop. I lost my full time gig and need $. Make an offer, this is an extra radio. Came from Batlabber about two years ago. Great radio, but I want to keep my ASIII VHF, so ...
by rangerfourever
Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Motorola PM 1500
Replies: 12
Views: 1828

Re: Motorola PM 1500

thanks guys We are getting the PM 1500 with the P25 upgrade for $1500.00 each installed. We have two interoperability (LOL) XTL 5000s from the State, which are way beyond what we need. The 700/800 SmartZone XTL 5000 was sent with the dealer invoice.... $7,800.00 OUCH

David
by rangerfourever
Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:36 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What is the most current popular public saftey radio ?
Replies: 22
Views: 3910

Re: What is the most current popular public saftey radio ?

Our city's 800 Smartnet II system, west of Chicago, uses a mix of MTS2000s and XTS 3000s. Mobiles are MCSs and Astro Spectras. RFP sent out and proposals returned on a new multi city P25 simulcast system with ability to upgrade to Phase II. Looking at XTS and XTL 5000s, if it goes Motorola. M/A Com ...
by rangerfourever
Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:28 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Motorola PM 1500
Replies: 12
Views: 1828

Re: Motorola PM 1500

Alright I will check further. We need the 110 watts and I do not believe that the XTLs run that much power.

David White
by rangerfourever
Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:12 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Motorola PM 1500
Replies: 12
Views: 1828

Re: Motorola PM 1500

Sounds right I will look at the XTL 1500 and see how it matches doller wise with the PM. Thanks

David
by rangerfourever
Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:03 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Motorola PM 1500
Replies: 12
Views: 1828

Motorola PM 1500

Is the PM 1500 now available with encrytion or just the digital upgrade? Looking to purchase six 110 watts radios for new year. We will do the digital but would like one encrypted channel also. Can seem to get a straight answer from M.

Thanks

David P White
by rangerfourever
Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:19 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: Console install in 02 S-10 Blazer
Replies: 1
Views: 1473

Console install in 02 S-10 Blazer

We have an 02 S-10 Blazer squad with buckets and no console. Since we are now not going to replace it in January :x , we want to clean up the radios etc. We run a M1225 and an Astro Spectra both dash mounts. In additon, we use a Federal SS2000 light/siren controller. Anyone done a console that funct...
by rangerfourever
Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:59 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: Info on Wilson Cell Amp install
Replies: 3
Views: 1893

Re: Info on Wilson Cell Amp install

thanks guys New FY budget starts Jan 1, so I will talk to the Chief about trying at least one. We got lots of stuff jammed in our Soccer Mom :lol: rides ( Explorers) but should be able to get the amp under the back seat.
by rangerfourever
Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Motorola XTL 5000 HLN1471B 05 control head
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Re: Motorola XTL 5000 HLN1471B 05 control head

we have dash mounts, being set up as control bases off our dispatch system. Sounds to $$$$, so I think we will stay with what we have. Thanks for heads up!!

David
by rangerfourever
Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:56 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Motorola XTL 5000 HLN1471B 05 control head
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Motorola XTL 5000 HLN1471B 05 control head

We have two XTL 5000s, one VHF, one 700/800. One has the W4 head and one has the W7 head. Will the O5 control head work with these radios? Is it a simple plug and play install?

Thanks

David White
by rangerfourever
Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MTS 2000 programming questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1151

Re: MTS 2000 programming questions

So unlike an HT1000, a Model 1 MTS will not allow user enabled scan list. Hugh................ All of my other Jedis are set up with user defined scan lists with the ABC switch. It maybe looking for a keypad if it was once a Model II/III, I have that issue with an XTS 3000 III in a Model I housing. ...
by rangerfourever
Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:07 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MTS 2000 programming questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1151

MTS 2000 programming questions

I have a UHF MTS2000 Model 1 Model #H01RDD9PW1BN, the radio shop could not get the radio to allow for user programable scan list with the abc switch. In additon, the radio sends out an ID burst at the end of each TX. Are these firmware issues? can this old a radio be upgraded etc??? thanks David

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