I have an MTS2000 900mhz radio that I have programmed with amateur repeaters and it transmits and activates the repeater but it doesn't recieve the repeater. Any ideas?
Monty
MTS2000 900mhz
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Tom in D.C.
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Re: MTS2000 900mhz
First thing to check is whether you have the
receive function set for PL, DPL, or CSQ. On
most later radios the receive PL can be set
for a different tone than the transmit. I'd
opt for CSQ on receive on all channels if it
doesn't present problems. Also, many
repeaters, though requiring PL access, don't
retransmit the tone.
If CSQ doesn't work then you'll have to dig
deeper.
receive function set for PL, DPL, or CSQ. On
most later radios the receive PL can be set
for a different tone than the transmit. I'd
opt for CSQ on receive on all channels if it
doesn't present problems. Also, many
repeaters, though requiring PL access, don't
retransmit the tone.
If CSQ doesn't work then you'll have to dig
deeper.
Tom in D.C.
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Re: MTS2000 900mhz
Another thing to check is if it will RX anything in the 935-940 band where it's designed to work. Chances are that the RX VCO is unlocking, some MTS 2K work great, some won't lock at 927. Search this forum for previous posts on the MTS2K and troubles found.
Dave
Dave
Re: MTS2000 900mhz
Thanks for the replies. All of repeaters and simplex personalities have the recieve side set to csq for that reason. And yes it will recieve 935.xxxx with no problem.
Monty
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Tom in D.C.
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Re: MTS2000 900mhz
Monty,
Please re-read Dave's post above. Just because you can receive
on 935 does NOT mean the receiver will work on 927 mHz.
The radios were not designed to work on 927 and usually
require some adjusting to achieve that. It can involve
reworking an oscillator on some radios and redoing the .MDF
file on others, such as the GTX.
The basic point is that the radio will receive; now all you
have to do is to set it up so it'll work where you want it
to work.
Please re-read Dave's post above. Just because you can receive
on 935 does NOT mean the receiver will work on 927 mHz.
The radios were not designed to work on 927 and usually
require some adjusting to achieve that. It can involve
reworking an oscillator on some radios and redoing the .MDF
file on others, such as the GTX.
The basic point is that the radio will receive; now all you
have to do is to set it up so it'll work where you want it
to work.
Tom in D.C.
In 1920, the U.S. Post Office Department ruled
that children may not be sent by parcel post.
In 1920, the U.S. Post Office Department ruled
that children may not be sent by parcel post.
Re: MTS2000 900mhz
How would I go about reworking an oscillator?
Thanks again for the replies,
Monty
Thanks again for the replies,
Monty