HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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saberjerk
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HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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I have a 2 channel ht1000 that I would like to convert to 16. According to the model specific page for this model you change a byte in the codeplug to hex 0F. Unfortunately both the 16 and 2 channel plugs have an 0F in this position??? Either the model specific page is in error or I have something else going on here.
Anyone done this conversion?
Also the model specific page mentions the "mode utility" for the ht1000. Where is that? I can't find it in my RSS. :x
It's been a long time since I worked with one of these so I may be wacked out here :lol:
RSS ver is: R03.03.00
My 16 channel radio is: H01KDC9AA3DN The 2 channel is: H01KD9AA1BN
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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according to your model number it's already a 16 channel. a good way to confirm is to see if there is an RF switch in the radio, press the switch in while listening to a carrier and see if it sounds like the antenna is actually switched out of line. maybe someone swapped cases?
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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Ok then if it is a 16 channel radio how do I ad more channels? It's been so long since I used the rss I forgot.
Appreciate your help
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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Hello. 16 ch is the max on the HT 1000. According to the ser # your radio is 16 ch. Can't add any more. A similar looking MTX can have 3 banks of 16 ch = 48 total. Hope this helps. GARY N4KVE
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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Yes I know 16 is the max. It only has 2 in it. How do i get more in? I don't see a ad mode utility like batlabs says. I can deal with the 2 channel knob I just can't figure how to add more channels. thanks
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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saberjerk wrote:Yes I know 16 is the max. It only has 2 in it. How do i get more in? I don't see a ad mode utility like batlabs says. I can deal with the 2 channel knob I just can't figure how to add more channels. thanks
Try this link and read the HT-1000 conversion section

http://www.batlabs.com/visar.html


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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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Thanks for the link. Now tell me where is RSS for the ht1000 is a "mode utility"? I'm not seeing it.
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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saberjerk wrote:Thanks for the link. Now tell me where is RSS for the ht1000 is a "mode utility"? I'm not seeing it.
I don't have my laptop in front of me, but if I remember correctly on the pages where you enter the frequencies you want in each channel, there is an F key (F1, F2, etc...) that takes you to the mode utility and at that point you can add or delete channels (or modes). Sorry I can't be more specific, but I can check later tonight and tell you for sure. Hope this helps.

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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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There is no F key in the frequency entry window the has anything remotely to do with adding modes.
When I check radio wide info it say this is a 2 channel radio?????
Read the batlabs info in the link you gave me. Says there is a mode utility.
I can't find it.
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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saberjerk wrote:There is no F key in the frequency entry window the has anything remotely to do with adding modes.
When I check radio wide info it say this is a 2 channel radio?????
Read the batlabs info in the link you gave me. Says there is a mode utility.
I can't find it.
When I go in to work tonight, I'll check my laptop and post the info. It's there, I just can't remember exactly where.

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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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There is no mode utility in the HT1000 RSS, or need for one. Simply using F4 will cycle you through all 16 modes, each of which has a parameter called "Programmed" that controls whether the channel is available or boops "unprogrammed".
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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ok, so then I DON'T have a 16 channel radio since all the modes don't show up? right?
Then why is the hex code shown by batlabs set like a 16 channel radio??? It is 0Fh

Why does batlabs mention a mode utility????

How then do I change this to a 16 channel radio???? Is it possible???

Is the batlabs info bogus????

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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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email me the codeplug and i'll fix it for you
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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I don't really thing the plug is broke. It't just a 2 channel that doesn't conform to batlabs.
PM me your email address and I send it to you.
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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Hi saberjerk,

I was mistaken on the mode utility for the HT-1000 rss. It seems I was thinking about Maxtrac rss, but there may be a mode utility on HT-1000 lab software (which I don't have access to). Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

BTW if you ever need the mode utility on Maxtrac rss it is F8 under "Change/Create/View Codeplug data.
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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check your email, it worked for me the first time and the directions on the ht1000 page are right on and very clear.
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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Thanks for your help jeff. The radio work fine and has 16 channels now. But that still doesn't answer some of the questions I had.
Was I doing something wrong with my hex editor? I did find a hex "0F" in the position for changing channel
count. I can't explain that, can you?
Also there is no mode utility for the ht1000.

So did I do something wrong or is there somewhere else to change the channels?
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Re: HT1000 conversion to 16 modes

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i wasn't there watching you do it so I can't say what you did or didn't do right or wrong. there is no add/delete channel utility for the ht1000's. note too that radio is a B version and will not do narrow band.
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