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by M3SGC
Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:48 am
Forum: Vehicle Warning Equipment Discussion
Topic: OT: Mirror Sizing of Ford Escape
Replies: 5
Views: 3796

Thanks .......

Thanks for clarifying that old chap. I'm not normally this thick, just not used to some US descriptives :oops:
by M3SGC
Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:32 pm
Forum: Vehicle Warning Equipment Discussion
Topic: OT: Mirror Sizing of Ford Escape
Replies: 5
Views: 3796

What is a mirror beam?........

Serious question = what is a "Mirror Beam" please?
by M3SGC
Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:05 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: GP300 Speaker/Mic - DC blocking capacitor?
Replies: 2
Views: 577

GP300 Speaker/Mic - DC blocking capacitor?

I have a circuit diagram for a GP300 Speaker/Mic assembly but there is no DC blocking capacitor. Question;
Does the GP300 use an electret condenser mic insert and if so is the "blocking cap" in the radio itself?
by M3SGC
Sat Dec 31, 2005 3:09 pm
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: Give us a clue!
Replies: 0
Views: 1185

Give us a clue!

Hi all I wonder if it would be possible for you all to give us a clue when you are talking about Impala's, Crown Vic's etc. I am from the UK and would love to see a pic of the vehicle as a whole before we get to the dissecting stage, please!
by M3SGC
Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:08 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: Antenna ideas
Replies: 10
Views: 2964

For a dual band aerial............

Hi all I appreciate that I am "over the pond" but I bought a dual band amateur aerial from this guy http://www.garex.co.uk/aerials/whips.htm I use the "Hinge Lug" centre loaded model and it is jolly good. As explained in the text it is a well made & functional aerial, good va...
by M3SGC
Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:48 am
Forum: Vehicle Warning Equipment Discussion
Topic: Interesting reading Red vs. Blue Lights
Replies: 74
Views: 31147

Here in the UK...............

Hi all I'm taking a gamble that someone here is intersted in how we do things "UK side". In the UK; Blue = Police, Fire, Ambulance (& Paramedics), HM Coatguard, Mines rescue (before the Thatcher government killed the industry), HM Prison service Green = Doctors Yellow = Airports only A...
by M3SGC
Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:54 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What is ANI ?
Replies: 4
Views: 841

What is ANI ?

Ihave just seen an advert for a GM300 and the add states that it has an ANI board fitted. Put simply what is an ANI board?
by M3SGC
Sun Dec 26, 2004 10:03 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: "MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE"
Replies: 28
Views: 3389

Merry Christmas from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England UK.
Hope everyone has had a good time!
by M3SGC
Fri Dec 24, 2004 8:04 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: Fiberglass roofs and ground planes
Replies: 7
Views: 2016

I am led to beleive that fire engines here in the UK use an aluminium sheet for the GP as well.
by M3SGC
Mon Dec 20, 2004 1:35 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: /\/\otorola D700
Replies: 2
Views: 936

Thankyou for that Eric, the quest continues........................
by M3SGC
Sat Dec 18, 2004 11:53 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: Audi A8 Install w/pics
Replies: 32
Views: 7707

For many years here in the UK our emergency services used nothing but Hi-Lo 2 tone air horns! it is only in the past 10 or 15 years we have used "Wailers" and the like.
by M3SGC
Sat Dec 18, 2004 11:40 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: Painting Antennas?
Replies: 19
Views: 4200

Why not use heat shrink tubing?
by M3SGC
Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:03 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: /\/\otorola D700
Replies: 2
Views: 936

/\/\otorola D700

Can anyone help......Myself and a friend have just aquired some /\/\ D700 handhelds (from the now defunct Dolphin network). We want to get these programmed into simplex mode so is there anyone in the UK who can reprog these for us, and how much? Also does anyone know if these can be moved up in freq...
by M3SGC
Sat Nov 27, 2004 1:33 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Advice needed (UKorientated) please!
Replies: 1
Views: 419

Advice needed (UKorientated) please!

Hi all I have recentley purchased a PRM8030 radio for the 70cm band & although it does 100 channels & has some usefull functions it is not very well built. So what /\/\ radio is A. available widely in UK B. has 100 channels covering 70cms C. has nice little extras like programmable scan, ctc...
by M3SGC
Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:03 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: where to start???
Replies: 33
Views: 3979

Well..........

Well I'm only an M3 licencee (the lowest of the low in the UK amateur licence pecking order) but I will try to explain to you. Basically your voice is turned into a radio signal on the frequency that you are going to transmit on, but this signal is only very low power. So before it goes to the aeria...
by M3SGC
Thu Oct 14, 2004 12:00 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: where to start???
Replies: 33
Views: 3979

Also...

Also I can't spell BATTERY (Just finished a 12 hour shift :oops:
by M3SGC
Thu Oct 14, 2004 11:58 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: where to start???
Replies: 33
Views: 3979

DO NOT......

Hi there DO NOT allow the radio to transmit with anymore than the 7.5 volts from the batterey or you will burn out the PA stage, honest!
by M3SGC
Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:01 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: where to start???
Replies: 33
Views: 3979

Do you fancy building a rib....

Hi do you fancy building a rib? If so go to http://www.personales.jet.es/colinlowe/hammods to find a simple version. Have you looked up the foundation licence yet and where abouts in the UK are you? If you want to buy a rib go to http://www.eastlondoncommunications.co.uk look at the PMR progging kit...
by M3SGC
Mon Oct 11, 2004 1:46 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: where to start???
Replies: 33
Views: 3979

As for the amateur radio bit try.....

As for the amateur radio bit of your posting go to http://www.rsgb.org and look for info on the M3 (foundation) licence and courses etc. Although a basic licence it will allow you to "play" radio, good luck with it and if you need more info just ask.
by M3SGC
Sun Oct 03, 2004 11:51 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Assistance call...........
Replies: 2
Views: 606

Assistance call...........

I have in front of me a UHF GP300 (model no P94YPC00D2AA). The battery seems OK but when I transmit a nearby field strength meter indicates very little RF output and when I press the call button the LED turns yellow. In fact when I press the TX and let go the yellow LED stays on for a few seconds! A...
by M3SGC
Sun Oct 03, 2004 12:28 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: GP300 fast charger AC adapter voltage
Replies: 4
Views: 905

Hi there on the /\/\ psu I have for my GP300 fast charger it is 13.8v @ 1.5A. It may be worth looking on http://www.radioswap.co.uk as they deal in surplus pmr and often have /\/\ gear on there (I am NOTHING to do with them! Also do you know of any UK pmr conversion groups? Saying that Batlabs will ...
by M3SGC
Tue Sep 28, 2004 12:43 pm
Forum: Announcements and Forum News
Topic: Sad news:
Replies: 184
Views: 212689

Rest in peace MONTY.............

I have conversed with you once Monty (09/08/04) and it was because you where trying to help me, even though I live "across the pond". A true demonstration of one fellow man helping another. I obviously missed out by not knowing you personally Monty but I have the measure of you and pray fo...
by M3SGC
Sun Sep 19, 2004 10:53 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Mitrek as repeater - cooling?
Replies: 19
Views: 4026

Why not try a "Heat Pump".....

Why not try a heat pump AKA Peltier Element. Affix it to the surface that still remains hot. Just an idea anyway (DO make sure you have it working the correct way around).
by M3SGC
Sun Sep 19, 2004 8:11 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Online instruction manual for GP300 ????
Replies: 10
Views: 1383

Hey vasureddym, did you get my e-mail ?
by M3SGC
Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:31 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What is GP300 CREK ???
Replies: 10
Views: 1290

I have heard of software that lets you enter "out of band" frequencies without having to hit the shift key, maybe it has been "CREK"ed ?

Hey APCO do I look like a Viking (I'm allways too tired to rape and pillage,besides the wife won't let me!).
by M3SGC
Sun Sep 19, 2004 3:47 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What is GP300 CREK ???
Replies: 10
Views: 1290

Is that how you spell MONSTER in the 'States :)
by M3SGC
Sat Sep 18, 2004 11:56 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What is GP300 CREK ???
Replies: 10
Views: 1290

What is there to crack ?

What is there to crack, I thought software was software? Unless it is the "out of band" thingy.
by M3SGC
Sat Sep 18, 2004 11:53 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: DTMF Mic on a GM300 ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2018

Thankyou...

Thankyou once again Batpeople, I will now let my friend know and he can part with a few quid.
by M3SGC
Sat Sep 18, 2004 5:55 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: DTMF Mic on a GM300 ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2018

DTMF Mic on a GM300 ?

A friend is thinking of buying a GM300 for Ham use but needs to be able to send DTMF tones to open up his IRLP node, will a DTMF Mic work on a GM300 ? I presume it will but am checking for him before he spends a few Quid.
by M3SGC
Fri Sep 17, 2004 11:36 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What is GP300 CREK ???
Replies: 10
Views: 1290

What is GP300 CREK ???

Hi all I have been looking at GP300 software and have spotted one entitled GP300CREK, what is CREK? I have seen the normal s/ware and also select 5 so I'm just wondering about the CREK. By the way I am NOT asking for s/ware!!!
by M3SGC
Wed Sep 15, 2004 11:51 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What is MARS/CAP?
Replies: 5
Views: 916

Once again thanks.....

Once again thanks for your help everyone!
by M3SGC
Wed Sep 15, 2004 12:51 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What is MARS/CAP?
Replies: 5
Views: 916

What is MARS/CAP?

Hi all I have seen mods on the 'net for MARS/CAP. Is this a different radio service you people in the USA use (FRS?) or a Military band even. Any explanations or pointers to such on the web would be gladly received.
by M3SGC
Fri Sep 10, 2004 6:30 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: GP300 - Which Charger?
Replies: 6
Views: 713

Once again....

Once again cheers Raymond !
by M3SGC
Thu Sep 09, 2004 11:13 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: GP300 - Which Charger?
Replies: 6
Views: 713

Thanks for your help people but.....

Thanks for your help people but one more question...... Am I right in saying that the GP300 rapid charger supports NiMh as well as Nicd?
by M3SGC
Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:42 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: GP300 - Which Charger?
Replies: 6
Views: 713

GP300 - Which Charger?

Hi all is it possible to tell just by looking if my GP300 charger is rapid or slow type?
by M3SGC
Tue Sep 07, 2004 11:26 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Online instruction manual for GP300 ????
Replies: 10
Views: 1383

Thanks people for your help.......

Thanks people for your help, I now have the manual. :D
by M3SGC
Mon Sep 06, 2004 7:16 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Online instruction manual for GP300 ????
Replies: 10
Views: 1383

Online instruction manual for GP300 ????

Hi does anyone know where I can get to view an instruction manual for a GP300?
by M3SGC
Mon Sep 06, 2004 7:14 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: What type of antenna cable or what would you do here.
Replies: 9
Views: 1272

Hi as for cable a UK firm markets something called Westflex W103 whose loss is pretty good. Go to http://www.whwestlake.co.uk Just trying to be of assistance.
by M3SGC
Mon Sep 06, 2004 4:48 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: 6 Meter and 2 Meter and 70 Cente Meter band antenna ???
Replies: 13
Views: 1334

Try these...

Hi there Watson do a triband colinear marketed in the UK as the W2000 also Diamond do a similair model, the V2000. I hope this info helps!
by M3SGC
Mon Sep 06, 2004 1:46 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Can anyone help a "newbie" please?
Replies: 0
Views: 361

Can anyone help a "newbie" please?

Hi to everyone out there in "Batland" I am new to this forum so please understand if my questions seem too basic for you. I have a VHF GP300 5Tone (Select 5).....Q1 What type of tones are used eg EEA, ZVEI etc and where can I find a listing of said tones? Q2 Can the tones be turned off dur...

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