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I will say this: The function futons on the MC3000 are not definable - meaning that they are hard coded to a particular control head button on the W9 head. It can get weird since there are only a few LED annunciators on the MC3000 to indicate that they are active. FWIW; A W7 codeplug will work with ...

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Did all of that. I've done direct wires to consolettes with both flavors with success. Yes, the wiring is different, and you better watch it closely or you'll be very unhappy. I tried the Busy signal both ways with no success. Gaitronics vs. AML are quite different, with the latter being the most fi...

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Sadly; I tested the MC3000 and CommandSTAR Lite last night without success. Looked good on paper, but didn't fly.

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OK. Dumb question: How are you powering up the radio? Through the 15 pin on the rear of the radio? Or, does the radio detect the RCH3000 as an "On" W9? Incidentally; I built a rapid deployment case with an 800 AS using the AIB from the consolette inside the case with a straight through cab...

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I don't know if I can post it here, but I just scanned it 2 weeks ago for a friend. Should have it on my thumb drive. I've done many a remote setup since the DGT-9000's and it can seem complicated. Once you understand "their" terminology, it's not too bad. Motorola is about as helpful as B...

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I was thinking along those lines. I went ahead and deleted the no longer valid keys. I guess I'll try reassigning the slots that they were in so there won't be any confusion and try it from there. Good point. Thanks!

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I have the exact opposite problem. I have an Astro Spectra Plus, as well as a Regular Astro Spectra for a base. The local agency uses 2 different keys, and when they use the key that I don't have; I hear the Gerbils. What I'm wanting to do is mute the undecipherable noise, but be able to unmute the ...

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There were three different revisions of the suitcase repeater RSS. The latest is 1.02 if I remember correctly. The one that I have is the last one that they released. I'll have to check to see how mine is configured, but you have to install REGULAR Spectra RSS - Lab is not recommended - and if memor...

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Thanks, Jason. Seems to work fine. I'm going to try a couple of different Audio Interface boards to see if there is any difference. I got the error on a "B" rev AIB and am going to try the "A" and "C" versions, as well. I tried it on a bench project some months ago, but...

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I'm having the same error code. I'm using An Astro Spectra W9 mid-power with the "Direct Connect" method - using the DB-25 to RJ45 at ~10 feet. I've used the same configuration with a W7 - different radio - different AIB without any problems. The radio works fine with a W9 head attached, b...

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Worked like a charm! Thanks everyone. I was gifted an Astro Spectra Plus consolette - essentially NOS, with clock, and cloned my mobile Astro Spectra W3. It worked great. I got tons of error messages about the display character length, but amazingly; it truncated the number of characters from 14 to ...

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YES!!! Thank you! That's the one I was looking for. Is that a stand alone program that I can download, or is one that has to be run from the site? I just got an Astro Spectra Plus consolette and want to clone my mobile codeplug - as nearly as possible to the consolette. I used it years ago when I tr...

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Once upon a time, in a Bat Cave far, far away I read about either an Excel program or a process in which you could export a Astro Spectra codeplug into some type of Excel file and pseudo convert it into a file that could then be imported by the P25 software. Anyone familiar? Tried several searches t...

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Replaced the crappy mini-UHF with a high quality BNC, replaced everything in line, and did the preamp mod this morning. The results were phenomenal. 55 miles away in Abilene, and it nearly blew me out of the car. My hunch is; regardless of the underlying problem; I now have one hot receiver again. P...

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I did the mod this morning, and drove 55 miles to Abilene. The result: Practically blew me out of the car! Awesome! Thanks for the information! Incredible difference. I'm out in the middle of nowhere, so IM isn't a real issue out here. Being able to hear? Priceless! Thanks again! What I did was; I r...

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OK; the radio is BNC modded, and the complete antenna / coax and mount are replaced. Parts people gave me the wrong resistor value on the most important one for the preamp mod, so that's going to have to wait until tomorrow morning. Monday night isn't a good time to do a drive test in a small town, ...

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Only one radio in the car - the mid-power VHF Astro Spectra, so too many antennas isn't the cause. And, I can't for my life imagine where I could have been exposed to a high RF level to blow it out. I'm about to swap out the original NMO mount with the white Teflon coax for one I made using mil-spec...

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Thank you VERY much! I didn't expect that fast of a response - if one at all. jbdempsey@sbcglobal.net is my email addy, if you have the time to take this off the board for a few more questions. You seem to know quite a bit about this. I'd like to do a few more things, but would spend too much time a...

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Diggin' up bones... I found this on a Google search on modding my VHF Astro Spectra to add the preamp option. Where I'm at is; I have a mid power VHF W-3 Astro Spectra VHF that was depoed in 07 and virtually everything was replaced. It was hot as a firecracker until about 6 months ago. I used to be ...

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I've tried it on several different printers - my Cannon inkjet on my desk, the laser printer at work, and both HP Photosmart printers I have at home end never experienced any difference - except that my Photosmart printers at home did a MUCH better job of blackng out the dark areas, as they are high...

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Absolutely. If you'll PM me with an email addy; I'll send it to you. I'll also be glad to send you one that is already laminated and cut, if you'd like. Just need a snail mail address. Include what legends you want, and in what order.

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I just completed a template in Microsoft Word that works BEAUTIFULLY! The VERY good news is; you can modify it with any description that will fit into the light channels. The other good news is, since it's a one piece strip, there's no light leakage or fumbling with inserting individual labels. I pr...

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Seriously; aside from the W-3 HHCH, you WILL have to have the control cable - which isn't that expensive. In fact; it's cheap. You MUST have the W-3 interconnect board - not so cheap; but not insane, either. They really are cool radios (I have 4 in various vehicles). You'll need someone to make it h...

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Your soul. Your life. And, a pint of Virgin blood.

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What about narrow band operation?

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Looks like a good alternative, but; if you're buying it from Sti-Co, buckle your seatbelt on the price. Although, considering all of the other hassels, it may be well worth it!

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I'm a big fan of the 1/4 wave as well. If appearance is the issue get them in black. If clearance is the problem a couple companies make a flexible, narrow diameter that will bend and return to normal without damaging the mount or hole. On my pickup I have one of these flexible types in black, bare...

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At least I was honest...

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A lot of belly fat.

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Been there; done that, got a tee shirt - less filling! I've used the funky Visar Antennas with XTS5000's with excellent results; if not superior results.

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OK, If we're going to get down to picks; this is mine: I use the Motorola heavy duty wideband 1/4 wave VHF with the heavy spring on the bottom. I had mine bronze anodized (since they only come in chrome from Motorola) and no one notices it against the dark blue paint on my S-10 Blazer 4x4. I can hea...

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I've tested some that did perform fair on rx, but not close to a 1/4 wave. Tx - forget it - unless you want to replace your PA's prematurely. My experience is: If you absolutely, positively HAVE to have a low profile VHF antenna, they're only good for short range tx and rx with low power.

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I've spent a king's ransom to buy and try a LOT of low profile / disguise VHF antennas. These were tested on Motorola factory tuned mobiles. My word is: "They pretty much all suck". Shark Fins, and Soup cans are the absolute worst, unless you want to even consider the bumper / license plat...

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If you can get your vocon "healed", it's no big deal. And; it's an excellent setup. I have two and one with the remote siren DEK box stashed in my console.

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tvsjr, While I understand your point (and; yes; I did check his feedback) me Spidey senses just don't represent everyone on this board. Nor; do I claim them to be 100%. Hence the disclaimer: "I've been wrong before." Maybe wrong in this one. He does have 100% feedback, including some ambig...

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"Motorola XTL 5000 remote control head O3 ( head only, no cables ), these control heads are all in great condition, tested working prior to shipping to me but as I lack the radio and cable, no test has been done, so sold as is." Also notice the interesting artifact on the top center of the...

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It's the top left button.

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You mentioned a Y cable from a high powered Spectra. If it wasn't an Astro Spectra; it won't work. You won't get audio. The P/N should have a rev. B at the end of the number. The P/N is identical, except the A rev. works with the analog Spectras. I think the B rev. will work with either but I'm not ...

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I hate to break it to you, but that's no easy task. First; you're going to have to "find" someone who can reflash the vocon board. W-4 will only do 128 channels. W-3 does 255. Plus, the diferent features on the control head vs. HHCH. You have to have the W-3 interface board for the radio, ...

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The HLN1185x circuitry is nearly identical, but the 1439 is a totally different creature. Electronically; it is backwards compatible but the board is totally different.

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Cool information, Elroy. I wasn't even following this topic, but found your info useful and interesting! Thanks.

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Not sure exactly what you mean by P-25 "hang time", but every one that I installed was crystal clear and had excellent recieve sensitivity that outperformed the Quantar next to it. The SO has a Quantar that was purchased in 04 with grant money. The commissioners were still using a Micor; I...

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Not to get off topic; but the EX500 was one on the most rugged radios Motorola built, (mine was UHF with a stubby antenna) that I have ever used. I actually ran over one with a patrol vehicle once, and only had to replace the housing. It is a small, feature rich radio at a great price, as well. A li...

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I've never been - or - even heard of anyone having their speaker mic cable used to strangle them, although it is a very real and frightening possibility. I've been in my share of fisticuffs where the SM cable got snagged on something - up to, and including arms and legs - but it usually resulted in ...

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W&W is definitely not my first pick! At any price.

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The Quantar is an excellent repeater, but the Tait is my hands-down favorite. Easily servicable, feature rich - without having to pay for a ton of add-ons; excellent price, excellent quality. I've never had a problem with any one I've installed and they are a breeze to set up. Helluvalot less expens...

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A simple and probably stupid analogy from me would be: "Is it easier to catch a butterfly with a 3" net or a 12" net?" Sure; you can catch it with a 3", but when you're trying to absorb something; my rule is: The larger the surface area, the better. That, of course can have ...

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Yes, you are correct. I had mine re-flashed with FFPP and the firmware upgraded to 12.xx, otherwise; you have to use 9.00 software or you lose the FPP. It stinks because it dropped my channel capaicity down from 1000 to about 512 and I can't "drag and drop" any of the old codeplug. I shoul...

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You'd need the digital board. It interfaces with one (or more with a splitter) RCH3000.

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I'm with escomm... If it has to be pointed out; it's not very funny - and - questionalble at best as sarcasm. We have board members that range from newbies to top notch; like escomm and Wowbagger that are up on the new rules and regs. This is a realitively senistive issue with a LOT of folks that re...

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