Squelch, mic gain problems on GP300/350

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Sat Dec 01, 2001 4:37 pm

Readers:

Ever since I achieved the ability to program my GP350 and 300s myself, I have always had one stubborn problem that has prevented me from being able to use my radio to the fullest. This is setting the squelch at a low level, and turning up the mic gain to its max. The only problem is, these setting don't stick. If you go back into the mic gain setting screen, it says 0...so, I change it to +6, hit f10, then go back in there and see that the setting is back to 0. The squelch setting stays, however when you go to program it the next time it goes back to its default of 8. How can I keep the squelch set low (at 1) and keep the mic gain high (+6) and have it stick on these darn radios? (Things stay the same using older gp300 software).
-Josh

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Will · Post by **Will** » Sat Dec 01, 2001 5:19 pm

There is "quirke" in the RSS.!!!
In the service screen, make sure you "step" thru all the settings in the "Volume Level" section where the mic gain, PL deviation, ect; is set. Squelch settings are affected also. Another way the RSS accually SETS the radio is to key the transmitter from the RSS with the F6 key == make dammed sure you have the proper antenna adaptor and a good 50 ohm dummy load on the radio or the RSS and computer will surely lock up..
This is why most "Dealers" do NOT set the radios up properly!!!!!!! They just "JAMM" the frequencies in without any regaurd for the other settings that make the radio work properly.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Sat Dec 01, 2001 10:21 pm

When you are in the service screen for all RSS, you need to "write" the tuning value to the codeplug by pressing F8. F8 needs to be pressed for each value you wish to change. On screens with multiple values such as high/low power settings on wideband radios, there can be 20 values that can be adjusted, and for each change F8 needs to be pressed. If you change something, tab to the next value and then press F8, only the field you are currently on will be written, all other values whether you typed a different value or not stay the same.

Chris

Will · Post by **Will** » Tue Dec 04, 2001 1:30 pm

Sorry Chris, The GP300/350 RSS does not use the F8 key. Programming of the alignment value is with the F6 PTT or by steping thru all the settings on the alignment screen with the Enter key.

The F8 key IS used in the Jedi series RSS!!!!

raymond345 · Post by **raymond345** » Tue Dec 04, 2001 2:26 pm

Hi there i had the same trouble on some GP300
portables vhf and i could not change values with F6 i did the changes hit f6 then i would turn off motorola rib box power and go to main menu screen. went back to programming and changes were always saved.
My 2 pennies from canada

Will · Post by **Will** » Tue Dec 04, 2001 2:46 pm

You should ALLWAYS back out of the SERVICE screen before shutting off the radio or RIB..
On ANY radio/RSS...............