ID alias list

ayaresr · Post by **ayaresr** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:02 am

In a trunked MTS2000, is the alias list where you can program in a more user friendly name to go with the id an add on? I have seen a few radios now that have it in the codeplug, and a few that don't. Just wondering is that a flash upgrade or is there a way to add it? Thanks

AEC · Post by **AEC** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:56 pm

The alias list can be set up to show either the radio user ID or text associated with that radio, but from what I have here, all my Jedis have this 'option'

MTS2000
MT2000
MTX9000

You need MDC enabled in order to display the text or ID, both radios require it for it to be bi-directional.

If your options show MDC in the signalling list, then you should be able to utilize the option, same goes for GE STAR, QC-II and Two Tone and so on.

ayaresr · Post by **ayaresr** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:14 pm

I am able to see the radio id when someone else is transmitting. But I can't find where to setup the list in the codeplug to create a text id to go along with that radio id number. If I remember right looking at another radio in the past there was a list somewhere to add this. Not sure if its not here or if its just me over looking it. This is a trunked radio and trunked id's that I am looking at here. Does that still have anything to do with the MDC if its trunked? As always, thanks guys!

AEC · Post by **AEC** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:46 pm

With the selection you have, the radio will display whatever text/ID is transmitted to you, there is no way to create a 'special' list with names or such that you created.

I think all that's available is what's transmitted to you, that's all.

ayaresr · Post by **ayaresr** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:34 pm

I pulled up a codeplug I had from another radio and found what the menu option is. Under trunking --> type II trunking call list. That is what I am looking for. Is there a way to add this and I am just missing it somewhere, or is that a flash upgrade?

ayaresr · Post by **ayaresr** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:39 pm

This is what the radio that does have that function breaks down to.
Flashcode 000004-104000-6

H37/G50 Smartnet Operation
Q181 Add StatAlert (MDC1200) Features
H270/H738 MDC Status Message

Is either the StatAlert or the MDC responsible for this menu option being present?

AEC · Post by **AEC** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:20 pm

Unless you are authorized to access the trunked system, simply having the ability to read alias/ID info will not do much good for you.

The reason for this menu is not only for the MDC/StatAlert, but also for use on a trunked network to send spcific text/IDs over the network, and the list is probably available only in a trunking screen as I think is the case.

Conventional options don't give much leeway for menus, or changing menus as there is no need, but another way to look at it, is to shorten the length of time to send/receive messages via a conventional network, the more time spent sending or receiving means nobody else gains access to that system, unlike a trunking system where many can use it simultaneously, so the need to have shorter messages is not quite as crucial here.

ayaresr · Post by **ayaresr** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:44 pm

This was actually on some radios for a local fire company. They are authorized on the system. There were a few radios that the officers use that are not displaying this info, and they were wondering why. Probably have to go back through the radio shop to fix this huh? Thanks