Batboard

I recently picked up one of these very inexpensively with the hopes of expanding the conventional channel limit on my P1225 ( display+keypad model). Unfortunately, it didn't come with any kind of instruction or information sheet.

I have the P1225 service manual with instructions on how to get a board installed, so I should be able to handle that. But once I get it in there, lots of questions. And I'm definitely not opening up the radio until I'm sure I can make this work and understand the process.

Does anyone have documentation for this board, detailing what I need to do to get it operational, or hands-on experience?

Also, once the board is installed, is the SJ programming software all that's required? Can it still be obtained from SJ without breaking the bank?

Any help, information, or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Even if I can't get specific installation or programming assistance, can someone at least confirm my understanding of the description as written on Batlabs?

If I can get it installed and programmed, this card will allow me to have more than 16 conventional, non-trunking modes in the radio?

If this project falls apart, I'm not out much, as I only spent $15 on the card. But as much as I like the performance of the radio, it would be great to be able to expand past the 16 mode limit.

Yes, it simply installs in the radio, in your case in place of the keypad board. You just install it, then there are some settings in the p1225 rss to turn on the option board. Then you will need the SJ software to program it. Its been a long long time, but it was pretty simple and it did allow both LTR and conventional modes to be added using the SJ software.

Thanks for the clarification. At least now I know I haven't fundamentally misunderstood what the board is capable of.

You can call Morgan Johnson in Florida and see if they still have the software available.

407-645-5093