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Ranger522

I'm having the same issue with GPS enabled. Sent you a PM, thanks

Ranger522

Thought I'd try one more before starting a new topic. I have connected a second APX and it reads and writes perfectly. Tried a second computer and it cannot read/write to the problem radio as well. Problem radio FW was updated to R10.05.01 just before the problem started, second radio is at R10.00.0...

Ranger522

I'm experiencing the same issue and have tried re-installing CPS, Driver, checked network setting (ref last post in thread), etc. to no avail. APX is recognized by windows when connected, but not by CPS....

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this sounds a little "as seen on TV"ish for me. Funny thing, when I typed Wilson Sleek into Google, the top link was: "Sleek Cell Phone Booster - As Seen On TV. | WilsonSleek.com" Some people swear by them, but honestly they probably work just as well as any other BDA- which don...

Ranger522

For the XTS, power on the radio into bootloader mode by holding down the PTT & man-down buttons while twisting the knob. I haven't tried this on the XTL.

Ranger522

Could you identify what state or area? I have that setup on mine, I built them from scratch. White '08 Expedition, TN/AL/MS area.

Give me some time and I'll get a pic.

Ranger522

If only this could work on the Astro Spectra! Heh? The Astro's already got 250 modes or so. In fact, that's what inspired me to start digging in the analog radio. Is there some other feature I'm missing to put that in context? I should have been more specific, the W4 model Astro Spectra (what I hav...

Ranger522

If only this could work on the Astro Spectra!

Ranger522

I know sounds strange, but, what battery are you using on the XTS3000? I have had many strange problems (including volume) when using Honeywell or impress batteries in the XTVA. Moto made a replacement board to address the issues.
I can get the part numbers if needed.

Ranger522

My first thought would be to check the "Mute/Unmute type" in the personality, be sure it's set to standard.

Ranger522

Check this page for more information: http://www.fireradios.net/Radio.aspx?RadioID=5

We use these in wildland firefighting, though I haven't used the portable myself (I'm partial to my XTS5000), I have worked on the mobiles (not impressed).

Ranger522

I routinely use a standard length serial cable to the rib, with an 80' cat5 cable run from a DB35/RJ45 modular adapter from the rib to the radio. I made matching sets of adapters for different radios, ASTRO Spectra’s, CDM/Pro series, GM300, MaraTrac, Quantar, MTR2000 and the list goes on. I maintain...

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I ordered two of these (Plantronics CA12CD) for my dispatch center. They seem to work well and have reasonable range within the building. The salesman was very helpful, discounted the shipping and verified in-stock before closing the deal. They are also on GSA contract (a must for me). $341.70 + s&a...

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Thanks, I checked MOL and it's not listed as an issue. Hope my latest call to M has an effect. Not holding my breath. lol

Ranger522

I have been waiting for one fix for the 5500 since Junes 2005. The ASTRO Status receive is silent and my dispatchers don't know to respond. M has promised, face to face, that they will fix it, as the other consoles (Gold Elite at least) have the feature.

Has this been addressed at last? Thanks.

Ranger522

I am using the AEA 140-525 Analyzer for my tuning. Works great and my users and customers are very impressed with the improved performance and the graphic displays (using the computer software and cable). 8) One con is that it is limited to 140-525 MHz, but it does what I need. http://www.aeatechnol...

Ranger522

Frequency Authorizations are used routinely for mutual aid agreements between departments (I have nearly 100 in use now).
I have a few examples. PM with your email and I'll send them to you(Word docs).

Ranger522

Do the search without the quotation, or here is the link.

http://www.hamilton-co.org/hccc/Documen ... N%20CO.ppt

Ranger522

I may have what you are wanting, I used them in user training on my system. PM/post an E-mail addy and I'll send them.

Ranger522

Version 4.0 is the WinXP version, not sure but I think it's the latest.

Ranger522

I ran into the same problem with the USB/serial adapter on an ASTRO Spectra Plus (predecessor to the XTL5000). When I switched to a true serial port (different laptop), it worked. Note that the same adapter works with all of the other radios that I program, Motorolas, Kenwoods, Thales, EF Johnson, Y...

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Picking up from another thread, same topic, I have the same problem.

Flash: 160001-000102-8

Q52 & Q53

How do you remove one (Q53) from the flash? I suppose this involves a call to Moto for a corrected flash? I hate dealing with them.

Ranger522

That's what I told them, thanks for the reply.

Ranger522

While I do not see a way to accomplish this, I've been asked to reconfigure our MC2000 remotes to limit what frequency can be monitored. The setup: 1 ASTRO Consolett with 2 MC2000's connected. #1 needs access to channel 1, ASTRO secure. #2 needs access to channel 2, ASTRO clear. This remote must not...

Ranger522

What is the error? Code?

Ranger522

I think you will be fine using this version (See readme below). The days of the RIB are over with the ASTRO25 series, USB or direct serial only. =============================================== ASTRO 25 Portable CPS R08.00.00 and ASTRO 25 Tuner R05.01.00 ==============================================...

Ranger522

Yes, version 08.00.01 is the latest CPS. Note from MOL: "ASTRO 25 Portable CPS and Tuner installation package for R08.00.01. Please extract the package from the zip file before running setup.exe. Note that this release contains a fix only applicable to XTS 2500 secure radios. Other portable rad...

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I don't mean to argue, but I'm using the Fed Gov FPP and the 240 personalities and corresponding 240 channels are static, cannot be created, moved or deleted, only modified. The Fed FPP option was created to satisfy Moto's contract with us so that as we move around the US on special assignments, wil...

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Yes, this system is easier, until; get your hands on a FPP (front panel program) model. Then every personality corresponds to that particular channel and you cannot move or delete channels or personalities. In other words, everything is in a fixed position. If you want to insert, delete or move a ch...

Ranger522

You can also do some drag and drop, but you will still have to verify and fill in some blanks.

Ranger522

What type vehicles are the radios installed in? The ASTRO Spectra control head requires a certain minimum voltage* (8.6 Volts) to remain powered up. In some vehicles (Ford Crown Vic and others) the voltage drops during start-up allowing all power to be devoted to the starter. The AS will power down ...

Ranger522

Thanks

Ranger522

I know this thread is old but, are these documents available anymore? The links don't seem to work. Does anyone have anything more to share? Thanks.

http://www.c-cor.org/echocomm/Extmdl

http://www.domtoren.com/990/RICK/rptr.pdf

K4NPS

Ranger522

What's interesting is that we just changed from Nokia phones and car kits, never had a problem, to the Moto V551/557's when all of the problems began. Does the Nokia phone/kit have better shielding or is it the change from TDMA to GSM?

Ranger522

I am in desperate need of the same thing (DTMF decode). If you have any luck, please post or PM and I will do the same.

Ranger522

I have found that the feedback is directly related to the antenna. -With a Wilson trucker (short, trunk-lip model) I have so much feedback that I cannot use the radio without disconnecting the phone first (dispatchers complain). -With the same antenna (only the longer mount, above the roofline) I ha...

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I had the very same problem with my XTS5000's. They would not respond to ASTRO page/call or any other signaling while in scan mode. Firmware upgrade fixed all the problems + added other features. This is on a large 500 mile system of 25 +- Quantars with analog microwave links so apparently the timin...

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I know that is what Moto says

, but I have several Impres batteries that were initialized in the standard charger and then recharged in the Impres charger, giving back the fuel gauge display. I have done it several times, back and forth, without any problems.

Ranger522

Thanks, that's what I was afraid of.

Ranger522

Can the 5AN models be upgraded/flashed to do MDC, and would this apply to all pro series HT/CDM radios? Thanks.

Ranger522

Has an update been released for the MCC5500 yet? I need an alert tone when receiving ASTRO status messages. ASTRO call gives a series of tones, but status is silent, utterly useless, dispatcher does not reliably see it.

Ranger522

While on the subject, can you add an MDC and DTMF board to a Command Plus console and decode both on the same channel? We have many different make and model radios on the system and would like to have radio ID for all users. Thanks

Ranger522

Could the new key be the incorrect algorithm?

I have seen similar symptoms when one radio was programmed with DES-XL and one with DES-OFB.

Ranger522

Thanks, Jason, and yes, I do understand that it will always be possible to get around in some way, but my goal is to make it as fool proof as possible for the, how do you say, less technologically savvy, personnel. If someone is smart enough to listen in, that is OK, because they will also know how ...

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Thanks, it seems the brains are together; does anyone have any ideas about a "poor man's" simulcast? Multicast ASTRO, 13 alternating Tx Quantars (A site, B site). Actually 26, for two parallel channels. Users must alternate the Rx channel as they travel though the area. With ASTRO, many ar...

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I did think of that. Stupid question, but will the radio default to MON off if the control head button is disabled. The only use for MON has been to set the squelch level for analog channels in the radio. I have not found any way to set a default in the CPS. (3-4 seems to solve many interference pro...

Ranger522

Sorry, you are correct, a conventional system. I was afraid that would be the answer, and that is why I have told all subscribers to consider this a call alert feature rather than a private call. It works really well on the portables, so I had hoped there was a way to set the mobiles to default to t...

Ranger522

I am configuring a MCC5500 console and have been unable to set a tone to alert the dispatcher when receiving a PTT ID transmission or ASTRO status message.

Can it be done?
Is the setting in the MCC5500 or the DIU?

Any help is appreciated.

Ranger522

On my system, 450 mile multicast ASTRO digital, I have all subscriber radios (ASTRO Spectra’s, XTS3000's and XTS5000's) set for selective squelch, and all ASTRO call options selected. All portables operate correctly, only unmuting for the proper calls. When a Spectra is set to MON on, it unmutes to ...

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