I have an MCS2000 in the 403-470 bandsplit. I want to use it for RX only in the 501 range as well as TX/RX in the original bandsplit. Does the CPS need to be modified to allow this or is there a way to make it take the 501 without changing anything?
-Ryan
MCS2000 CPS Going out of Band?
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Yes, the CPS has to be modified. Also, the front end filtering is different between the 403-470 and the 450-520 versions of the MCS2000. You'll likely find the RX sensitivity rolls off sharply around the 480-485MHz mark. let us know how it goes.
Todd
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The post refers to the MTS2000 CPS, but it also works for the MCS. I don't know which CPS version he refers to, so the addresses won't match, but it shows what you need to search for with Hex Workshop (ie: 174MHz=174000000=80075F0A).
Todd
The post refers to the MTS2000 CPS, but it also works for the MCS. I don't know which CPS version he refers to, so the addresses won't match, but it shows what you need to search for with Hex Workshop (ie: 174MHz=174000000=80075F0A).
Todd
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You really should read through the batlabs pages regarding out-of-band modifications for the MTSX, Astro CPS, and Maxtracs, if you really want to learn more. But, I'll summarize it:
1) Go to the folder where the MCS2000.exe file resides. Make a copy of it in another folder on your computer, for back up purposes. Make more than one, if you feel the need to. If you don't know how to do this in Windows, stop what you're doing right now...hacking isn't for you.
2) Open up Hex Workshop. Click 'file', and then 'open'. Point the program to the folder where the original MCS2000.exe resides. Double-click the MCS2000.exe file & Hex workshop will display it's contents in all it's hexadecimal glory. Now we want to confirm what our bandsplits are.
3) Click 'edit', and then 'find'. A little window will pop up. Set 'type' to '32-bit unsigned long', then for 'value' type in the factory limit of the bandsplit you want to change, for example - '174000000'. You will see underneath it the hex value will read '8007 5F0A'. Click 'OK'.
4) The little window will disappear and you will see '8007 5F0A' highlighted in the main Hex Workshop window. If you look a little bit further along, you'll see this same hex value repeated several times. Good, so we know it's in there. All of these instances will need to be changed to your new desired frequency, for example '184000000'. Now we have to find out what that is in Hex.
5) Go to 'tools', then 'base converter'. A little window will pop up. Choose 'Intel' for 'Byte Order', and 'unsigned long' for 'data type'. In the 'decimal' field, type in '184000000'. The corresponding hex value of '009E F70A' will show. This is our "desired" number.
6) Here's where the magic is. Go to 'edit' and then 'replace'. Another little window will open up. Choose 'Hex values' for 'Type'. Now, for 'Find', type in '80075F0A'. In 'replace', type in '009EF70A'. Click 'OK'.
7) It will replace the first instance it finds, and then a little window pops up & there's a 'replace all' button on it. Press 'replace all'. This will change all the 174000000 bandsplit limits with 184000000.
Go to 'file' and click 'save'.
Try running the CPS. It should run without any problems. If not, you screwed something up & you'll have to replace it with your back-up file & start over. Assuming it runs, go into a personality screen & see if it'll accept frequencies up to 184MHz. If it does (and it should), great. Now repeat the procedure for every bandsplit you want to change. Be aware that sometimes the bandsplits are not quite what the radio claims...for instance the 403-470 model actually has 478MHz as it's upper limit in the CPS.
Do this at your own risk. If you royally screw up & lose some data or whatever, tough break. Next time don't listen to some dude on the internet.
Todd
1) Go to the folder where the MCS2000.exe file resides. Make a copy of it in another folder on your computer, for back up purposes. Make more than one, if you feel the need to. If you don't know how to do this in Windows, stop what you're doing right now...hacking isn't for you.
2) Open up Hex Workshop. Click 'file', and then 'open'. Point the program to the folder where the original MCS2000.exe resides. Double-click the MCS2000.exe file & Hex workshop will display it's contents in all it's hexadecimal glory. Now we want to confirm what our bandsplits are.
3) Click 'edit', and then 'find'. A little window will pop up. Set 'type' to '32-bit unsigned long', then for 'value' type in the factory limit of the bandsplit you want to change, for example - '174000000'. You will see underneath it the hex value will read '8007 5F0A'. Click 'OK'.
4) The little window will disappear and you will see '8007 5F0A' highlighted in the main Hex Workshop window. If you look a little bit further along, you'll see this same hex value repeated several times. Good, so we know it's in there. All of these instances will need to be changed to your new desired frequency, for example '184000000'. Now we have to find out what that is in Hex.
5) Go to 'tools', then 'base converter'. A little window will pop up. Choose 'Intel' for 'Byte Order', and 'unsigned long' for 'data type'. In the 'decimal' field, type in '184000000'. The corresponding hex value of '009E F70A' will show. This is our "desired" number.
6) Here's where the magic is. Go to 'edit' and then 'replace'. Another little window will open up. Choose 'Hex values' for 'Type'. Now, for 'Find', type in '80075F0A'. In 'replace', type in '009EF70A'. Click 'OK'.
7) It will replace the first instance it finds, and then a little window pops up & there's a 'replace all' button on it. Press 'replace all'. This will change all the 174000000 bandsplit limits with 184000000.
Go to 'file' and click 'save'. Try running the CPS. It should run without any problems. If not, you screwed something up & you'll have to replace it with your back-up file & start over. Assuming it runs, go into a personality screen & see if it'll accept frequencies up to 184MHz. If it does (and it should), great. Now repeat the procedure for every bandsplit you want to change. Be aware that sometimes the bandsplits are not quite what the radio claims...for instance the 403-470 model actually has 478MHz as it's upper limit in the CPS.
Do this at your own risk. If you royally screw up & lose some data or whatever, tough break. Next time don't listen to some dude on the internet.
Todd
No trees were harmed in the posting of this message...however an extraordinarily large number of electrons were horribly inconvenienced.
Welcome to the /\/\achine.
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Wavetar - your summary of using Hex Workshop is very helpful . Thanks
I have been planning on giving Hex Workshop a go!! I checked out the main Batlabs pages but found your summary easier to understand!
I have a VHF MT2000 with a faulty RF board. I have a spare UHF RF board but do not have a UHF codeplug . Is it possible for me to use the VHF codeplug but extend the upper band limit from 175MHz to 470Mhz using Hex Workshop??
Thanks
I have been planning on giving Hex Workshop a go!! I checked out the main Batlabs pages but found your summary easier to understand!
I have a VHF MT2000 with a faulty RF board. I have a spare UHF RF board but do not have a UHF codeplug . Is it possible for me to use the VHF codeplug but extend the upper band limit from 175MHz to 470Mhz using Hex Workshop??
Thanks