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by RFguy
Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: ASTRO25 Series (XTS/XTL 1500/2500/5000) Subscribers
Topic: Some miscellaneous XTVA questions...
Replies: 12
Views: 11316

Re: Some miscellaneous XTVA questions...

ScannerDan wrote:I didn't know that the XTVS's had a fan.. Well at least mine does not have a fan.
I think OP was referring to the fan in his bench power supply was still running (IMPRES battery backfeeding).
by RFguy
Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:08 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: What program do you use to create Voice announcement files
Replies: 2
Views: 6011

Re: What program do you use to create Voice announcement files

Thanks. I didn't follow the golden rule of forums, "Search before posting".
by RFguy
Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: What program do you use to create Voice announcement files
Replies: 2
Views: 6011

What program do you use to create Voice announcement files

We were using a free site to create voice announcements for MOTOTRBO 2.0 radios (CP200d, XPR3500e) but that site has some security issues.

What do you guys use to create voice files that aren't huge (CP200's don't have a lot of memory).

Thanks in advance.
by RFguy
Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Motorola GP300 / Triton MP100 Marine Portable - RSS?
Replies: 12
Views: 12569

Re: Motorola GP300 / Triton MP100 Marine Portable - RSS?

I found the service manual. Dated 1993. There is no reference to programming anywhere. I'm sure the frequencies are hard coded into it.
by RFguy
Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: M1225 internal speaker pin location
Replies: 2
Views: 6146

Re: M1225 internal speaker pin location

There is no jumper required. The external speaker runs in parallel with the internal speaker. Just hook up the external speaker to pins 1 and 16. if you want to disconnect the internal speaker, you need to cut jumper JU501 or disconnect the internal speaker at the speaker. Note: The M1225 only suppo...
by RFguy
Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Motorola GP300 / Triton MP100 Marine Portable - RSS?
Replies: 12
Views: 12569

Re: Motorola GP300 / Triton MP100 Marine Portable - RSS?

From what I recall, it's pre-programmed from the factory for the standard marine channels (just like most marine radios) and not field programmable. I had a manual at one time, but not sure I could find it now (if I still have it).
by RFguy
Fri Nov 22, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: Test Equipment & RF Equipment Alignment
Topic: Antenna testing, Return loss or VSWR or ??
Replies: 1
Views: 5298

Antenna testing, Return loss or VSWR or ??

We had a discussion at work the other day and this subject came up. I've always used Return Loss in dB when sweeping an antenna. Someone else suggested using VSWR. I've never found VSWR very useful as I can't easily related it to anything of adjust for things like feedline loss. For example, if I ha...
by RFguy
Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:52 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Waris (CDM1250): Limit Tx power on a Personality basis?
Replies: 4
Views: 7306

Re: Waris (CDM1250): Limit Tx power on a Personality basis?

No.

You have a choice of high power and low power. You can set each personality to either high power or low power.

Unless these are the only frequencies in a certain frequency segment in which case you "might" be able to play with the tuner for that frequency segment.
by RFguy
Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:21 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Zetron Instant Call Recorder 3022
Replies: 1
Views: 5269

Re: Zetron Instant Call Recorder 3022

Are you still looking? I'm sure I have one and can scan some pages.
by RFguy
Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:18 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: MTR2000 RF/audio feedback when remotes unkey
Replies: 10
Views: 9821

Re: MTR2000 RF/audio feedback when remotes unkey

In the past I have used a different PL on the RX and TX frequencies of a repeater to head off issues on installs that were at risk for intermod. It was a bit of preventive medicine, but more of masking an issue rather than solving it.
by RFguy
Wed Sep 25, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Maxtrac board hieroglyphics
Replies: 1
Views: 5488

Re: Maxtrac board hieroglyphics

I always assumed they were marks made by the people assembling and testing them marking completion of different stages.
by RFguy
Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:48 am
Forum: Test Equipment & RF Equipment Alignment
Topic: IFR-1200S Off Frequency
Replies: 16
Views: 12867

Re: IFR-1200S Off Frequency

Just an FYI for those that want to find someone to fix a IFR1200

Contact Kurt at KG Electronics
https://kgelectronics.com/

He has repaired several for us over the years. He does a great job at a reasonable price.

I believe he only works on 500's and 1200's (not 1000's, 1600's or 120's)
by RFguy
Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:06 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Radio Shelter Relocation
Replies: 7
Views: 8349

Re: Radio Shelter Relocation

Yes, everything "could" be reused. Should they is another question.

Factors such as age of the existing feedlines, current condition, how critical this system is to your operation all would factor into it.
by RFguy
Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Source for custom radio ID stickers?
Replies: 1
Views: 5296

Re: Source for custom radio ID stickers?

I've used Label Graphics for pager labels in the past. Not sure if they do radio labels.
http://www.labelgraphicsinc.com
by RFguy
Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:12 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: VX-4600 mobile AF audio out problems
Replies: 1
Views: 5248

Re: VX-4600 mobile AF audio out problems

We have used the VX-4600 radios for packet use in the past. We had no issue with RX audio on pin 2 of the rear connector.
by RFguy
Sat Aug 10, 2019 7:56 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: MotoTrbo Digital Audio Quality
Replies: 3
Views: 6506

Re: MotoTrbo Digital Audio Quality

Motorola has, and continues to do a very poor job of communicating any useful information for the configuration and use on MOTOTRBO radios. We had a customer requesting some training info to help train their users on the proper use of the radios (mic placement etc). Motorola could not provide a sing...
by RFguy
Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: Cap+ repeater issues on XPR7550e running 2.09 and 2.10
Replies: 1
Views: 5192

Re: Cap+ repeater issues on XPR7550e running 2.09 and 2.10

Looks like it was a configuration issue with a missing repeater in the codeplug. Can't blame this on the firmware.
by RFguy
Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:08 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: Cap+ repeater issues on XPR7550e running 2.09 and 2.10
Replies: 1
Views: 5192

Cap+ repeater issues on XPR7550e running 2.09 and 2.10

We are seeing an issue running 2.09 and 2.10 firmware on XPR7550e portables accessing a Capacity Plus repeater where the repeater is running an older version of firmware.

Updating the repeater firmware is problematic due to access issues.

I was wondering if this is a known fault.
by RFguy
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:02 am
Forum: Test Equipment & RF Equipment Alignment
Topic: IFR1200 CPU Card Corrupted - Eprom Corrupted ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7901

Re: IFR1200 CPU Card Corrupted - Eprom Corrupted ?

I don't have an answer on your problem, but if you want to send it for repair, I highly recommend Kurt at KG Electronics. He only works on IFR1200's

https://kgelectronics.com/
by RFguy
Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:10 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Hara Arena Tornado Damage
Replies: 7
Views: 9184

Re: Hara Arena Tornado Damage

I saw this video on the P25 board. Check out the Motorola bank charger at 7:52

https://youtu.be/wBPVB_xnJnU

Skip to 7:52 here:
https://youtu.be/wBPVB_xnJnU?t=472
by RFguy
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:39 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Does Motorola release service bulletins anymore?
Replies: 1
Views: 5811

Does Motorola release service bulletins anymore?

I just realized it's been a few years since I've seen a service bulletin from Motorola.

Has anyone seen any in the last 2-years or so? If so, where are they located now?
by RFguy
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: How to program a large number of channels?
Replies: 4
Views: 7015

Re: How to program a large number of channels?

I found the answer. Hytera.

They have an import utility. A simple spreadsheet/CVS file.

It's disappointing that Motorola doesn't have some method to import channel info into their radios.
by RFguy
Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: How to program a large number of channels?
Replies: 4
Views: 7015

How to program a large number of channels?

I have a requirement to program a XPR2500 or a XPR5550e with 100+ conventional channels (it may end up being around 200 channels). Are there any shortcuts? I would love an import utility to import a CVS file with RX, TX, PL tones, alias etc. Anything to keep me from spending a few hours entering and...
by RFguy
Mon May 06, 2019 7:46 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Missing Schematic
Replies: 3
Views: 7017

Re: Missing Schematic

This is what my manual shows for J2 Pin Signal Name Description 1 RX+ (LINE1+)† Receive high used with TRC desksets (TX and RX high for two-wire operation; RX high for four-wire operation)† 2 AUD_SHLD Ground: audio or analog 3 TX+ (LINE2+)† Transmit high used with all desksets (TX high for four-wire...
by RFguy
Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:19 am
Forum: ASTRO25 Series (XTS/XTL 1500/2500/5000) Subscribers
Topic: Some miscellaneous XTVA questions...
Replies: 12
Views: 11316

Re: Some miscellaneous XTVA questions...

Is it normal for HT battery voltage to be present on the XTVA power connector when disconnected from main power? Yes, when using an IMPRES battery. I dealt with this before. The XTVA was designed before IMPRES and wasn't changed to prevent back feeding. It's all good as long as the main power is co...
by RFguy
Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:32 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: LTR no handshake
Replies: 4
Views: 7092

Re: LTR no handshake

LTR data levels are fairly critical. Are you running wideband or narrowband? Narrowbabnd LTR levels ate 700 to 800 Hz deviation. The LTR data from the controller to the repeater needs to go into a flat audio input, typically DC coupled.
by RFguy
Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:21 am
Forum: Software & Firmware Releases & Issues
Topic: City Radio shop manager arrested for pirating Motorola software
Replies: 1
Views: 6482

City Radio shop manager arrested for pirating Motorola software

Admins: If this doesn't belong here, please move or delete. I saw this article today in my news feed. Looks like he obtained a hacked iButton to give free features or firmware updates. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/city-of-winnipeg-manager-in-charge-of-police-radios-arrested-after-2-year-i...
by RFguy
Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: audio spikes
Replies: 5
Views: 7287

Re: audio spikes

I have a customer complaining of the same issue (spiking RX audio) using Peltor headsets. It's operating on a Cap+ UHF repeater. We have been unable to duplicate it in shop. This is on a XPR7550e radio.
by RFguy
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:24 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (3xxx/5xxx/7xxx/SL) 2.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: audio spikes
Replies: 5
Views: 7287

Re: audio spikes

What do you mean by spikes? Is it on RX or TX? Is it always at "that" level, or is it different at different times? Are these surv kits Motorola units (digital certified) or aftermarket units?
by RFguy
Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:59 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Perplexed by Date code newer M accessories
Replies: 6
Views: 8518

Re: Perplexed by Date code newer M accessories

Maybe this?

1137 = 2011, 37th week

1386 = 2011, 38th week, 6th day of the week
by RFguy
Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:32 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Perplexed by Date code newer M accessories
Replies: 6
Views: 8518

Re: Perplexed by Date code newer M accessories

I've dealt with this before and made some notes. Accessory and Battery 3-digit date codes: The old Motorola date codes are 3-digit long. The first digit is the last digit of the year. The last 2 digits is the week of the year. Example Date code 245 is 2012 45th week There are 3 formats for 4-digit d...
by RFguy
Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:43 pm
Forum: Test Equipment & RF Equipment Alignment
Topic: IFR1200S battery pack?
Replies: 5
Views: 7276

Re: IFR1200S battery pack?

We are just using standard 7.2AH, 12 volt UPS type batteries with some foam packing around it. The originals were only 5 AH, so it gives a bit more run time.
by RFguy
Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:02 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Zetron Model 5 Diagonal Tone
Replies: 1
Views: 10428

Re: Zetron Model 5 Diagonal Tone

I consider myself very proficient in 2-tone paging coding. I started in pager repair in the early 80's and we have run a carrier system ever since, but I have never understood diagonal codes. Maybe it's because I have always worked on Motorola pagers and not some of the other brands that had alterna...
by RFguy
Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: DTR550/650's Cancelled, Meet the DTR700
Replies: 4
Views: 8358

DTR550/650's Cancelled, Meet the DTR700

The DTR550 and DTR650 radios have been cancelled. Apparently there is a replacement going to released in a few months, the DTR700. It's "supposed" to be backward compatible with the DTR500/650's. I found this info on it. https://www.radiotwoway.com/Motorola_DTR700_New_Portable_Radio/amp ht...
by RFguy
Tue Oct 02, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: MotoTRBO Repeaters, Trunking, and Site Infrastructure
Topic: SLR1000, Any experience as a Simplex repeater?
Replies: 0
Views: 8766

SLR1000, Any experience as a Simplex repeater?

I was thinking of quoting a SLR1000 in a application that we only need a single talkgroup range improvement.

Does anyone have any experience with the SLR1000 in the extended range direct mode (Simplex repeater) application?

Thanks in advance
by RFguy
Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: HT1250LS VHF Conventional programming capacity?
Replies: 2
Views: 6835

Re: HT1250LS VHF Conventional programming capacity?

I found a AAH25KDF9DP7AN model. Is it possibly this?

If so, it's 32 conventional channels and 15 talkgroups (LTR)
by RFguy
Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:33 pm
Forum: ASTRO25 Series (XTS/XTL 1500/2500/5000) Subscribers
Topic: XTS2500 Transmitting After Being Turned Off?
Replies: 3
Views: 7224

Re: XTS2500 Transmitting After Being Turned Off?

Do a quick test. Transmit on the speaker mic, while holding the PTT button down, turn the radio off. I suspect the radio may not power down until you release the PTT button.

This may help prove it's a bad mic.
by RFguy
Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:23 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Get rid of the PL tone, how to? gp380
Replies: 2
Views: 6658

Re: Get rid of the PL tone, how to? gp380

Also try another tone (if possible). Maybe a lower tone like 77 Hz, or a higher one up around 200 Hz.

Some radio models do better than others at certain frequencies.
by RFguy
Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Radius D34LRA77A5DK dash mount - programming
Replies: 5
Views: 4030

Re: Radius D34LRA77A5DK dash mount - programming

I don't recall the name/part number of the software, I just remember the exe was radmbl.exe
by RFguy
Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:09 pm
Forum: Motorola Digital and Voice Paging
Topic: Minitor V Question??
Replies: 2
Views: 6457

Re: Minitor V Question??

No. they won't go to 30-36 MHz. It's a completely different RF board design.
by RFguy
Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: MotoTRBO Repeaters, Trunking, and Site Infrastructure
Topic: XPR/SLR repeater test sets
Replies: 0
Views: 6993

XPR/SLR repeater test sets

Has anyone seen any test sets for the XPR/SLR repeaters? I know there is limited functionality in Digital, but we will often program a repeater to analog to perform testing such as site noise testing. I'm thinking of something that gives RX audio (possibly speaker audio) and a microphone connector f...
by RFguy
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:45 pm
Forum: MotoTRBO Repeaters, Trunking, and Site Infrastructure
Topic: Is anyone using LTE/4G backhaul for LCP?
Replies: 3
Views: 6998

Re: Is anyone using LTE/4G backhaul for LCP?

Thanks for the replies. It gives me confidence to move forward with a test.

One thought here is just to use a USB cellular modem "Rocket stick", but I like the idea of a good quality Sierra modem/router. It allows for an external antenna and probably a some management features.
by RFguy
Thu May 24, 2018 6:56 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Zetron Receiver Monitor
Replies: 5
Views: 8749

Re: Zetron Receiver Monitor

pfd radio wrote:Any chance of getting a copy of the manual? I realize this post is over 3 years old.
PM me your e-mail and I'll send it along.
by RFguy
Thu May 17, 2018 6:11 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: DTR650 - radio covered in white residue - why?
Replies: 5
Views: 5801

Re: DTR650 - radio covered in white residue - why?

Standard on certain Motorola rubber items. I see it on knobs and other rubberized items that have been in storage.
by RFguy
Thu May 03, 2018 6:28 am
Forum: Experimental and Next Generation LMR
Topic: Current selection of dual band commercial radios
Replies: 5
Views: 15998

Re: Current selection of dual band commercial radios

I don't see a market for a "commercial" (non public safety) dual band radio. It just never comes up as an issue. I suppose if there was one at the same or close to the price as a single band, some might buy it "just in case". With such low demand, I don't see any of the major man...
by RFguy
Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:01 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (4xxx/6xxx) 1.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: 6550 Emergency Acknowledge
Replies: 18
Views: 15417

Re: 6550 Emergency Acknowledge

Guys, calm down with the "WHY" stuff. This is MY SYSTEM that I am installing myself. Does anyone know how to "acknowledge/clear" an emergency call TO a XPR6550? Sometimes the local transit system drivers hit the emergency button when I'm listening. It just didn't sound like it w...
by RFguy
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:56 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Repeaters, Trunking, and Site Infrastructure
Topic: XPR8400 to Centracom Gold
Replies: 6
Views: 8847

Re: XPR8400 to Centracom Gold

Is the XPR8400 running in analog or digital mode?
by RFguy
Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:22 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Repeaters, Trunking, and Site Infrastructure
Topic: SLR5700 cap plus
Replies: 14
Views: 12404

Re: SLR5700 cap plus

I would start with programming a second channel in the repeater in analog mode. Channel steer to that channel and do a full set of tests (site noise, TX desense, co-channel interference etc).
by RFguy
Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:51 pm
Forum: MotoTRBO Portables and Mobiles (4xxx/6xxx) 1.0 Series Subscribers
Topic: 6550 Emergency Acknowledge
Replies: 18
Views: 15417

Re: 6550 Emergency Acknowledge

...Does anyone know how to "acknowledge/clear" an emergency call TO a XPR6550? According to the XPR6550 user manual: When receiving an Emergency Alarm: 1 Press any button to stop all Emergency Alarm received indications. 2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your ...
by RFguy
Wed Apr 04, 2018 7:39 am
Forum: MotoTRBO Repeaters, Trunking, and Site Infrastructure
Topic: Is anyone using LTE/4G backhaul for LCP?
Replies: 3
Views: 6998

Is anyone using LTE/4G backhaul for LCP?

We are looking at putting in a small (3 site, 2 repeater per site) Capacity Plus system and are looking at LTE/4G back haul for one site. Does anyone have experience with this? The data throughput seems low (about 18k per channel when active) and my experience with LTE is the latency is pretty low, ...

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