Can't remember if we go the source was Digi Key or Mouser. Think they were about
$8.00 each.
Have you tried to go over the 64 channel limit? With the correct software, you can
triple the number of channels the radio will hold. The down side is that only the first 64 channels can be made to function in the scan lists.
There is another moslo program out there called moslo pro. This will let you use faster
computers and be able to slow them down. There is another small program called
cacheoff.com that may be needed to be used in some cases. I have used 166 MHz
computers and a combo of the chacheoff and moslo pro to make the programming work.
Another trick that can be done with the higher channel software, is to be able to have
up to 32 multi PL tones in the table.
There are a number of control heads that will work with these radios. The best is the
1073 head. Next is the 1036. you have to change the EEPROM in the head to get it
to work with the higher channel count. The 1063 heads will also work. Forget if the
EEPROM has to be changed it it. Too far back to remember.
If you start having TX power output issues, it probably is the double copper plates
that are used to couple the DC power into the radio. These plates are located just
behind the remote control cable connector. There are 2 screws that are used to
maintain tension on these plates for a good connection. If they get loose, these
plates will start to arc and cause a high resistance connection.
Back to the scan setup on the radio. Make sure it is set to operator selected and
not just to on. If you set it to on, you will not be able to shut it off from the
control head.
Hope this gives you some items to think about.
Jim
radiocat37 wrote:I have read through numerous posts here about the Syntor X9000 lowband radio. Many of these posts have helped me in finally getting one to work. I can tell you all several things:
1. The Toshiba T5200/100 computer will work with the software and no moslo required.
2. I have been able to use the often evasive 5.02 RSS to get the full spectrum of ten and six meter frequencies to progam
3. I have an IFR 1000S service monitor and the X9000 perform flawlessly from 29.60 to 53.90 on both TX and RX. No retuning at all.
4. I was successfully able to upgrade from 32 to 64 channels on both ctrl head and radio. Everything running smoothly so far.
5. Both aftermarket RIB and programming cable were used......no issues.
I have several more units and am wondering where to get the 64 mode upgrade chips. I cannot seem to find them on eBay anymore. I used to see them regularly.
Any questions on process please ask as I will be programming this beast with tem and six meter freq's as well as some lowband public saftey stuff on receive only.
Mike
