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CDM dual Control head
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:03 pm
by KitN1MCC
any concerns or any one use the dual head set up and had i work good i heard that they can be buggy
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:38 pm
by ard099
Do not even think about buying it, in my opinion it is the worst product quickmount/Motorola has ever released. I can write you a list of issues but I don't have that much time on my hands. Buy an XTL or MCS. Yeah, more expensive but you will save yourself the heartache.
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:18 pm
by HumHead
A couple of helpful hints- While I know of people who have had some problems with the actual interface box, all of the (numerous) bugs that I have run into had to do with their cables or the bent metal housing halves that they fabricated.
I have found that the units work fairly well if you just use their interface box in conjunction with the housing halves and cables from a genuine /\/\ remote mount kit. That and a good power filter on the supply lines will typically cure 98% of what ails the units.
I was actually hoping that they would come out with a dual drawer kit, but that project, along with the dual head kits, seems to have died.
CDM
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:57 am
by JD
I have 14 units in service utilizing the CDM and Quickmount dual control unit.
I have only incurred minor problems , the main one was the metal rear housing, I went to the Motorola plastic unit and have not experienced 1 problem since.
I always use a Motorola in line dc filter, 80 amp and I wire the dual control unit and the radio thru a 50 amp relay controlled by the ignition.
This is contrary to what Quickmount ststes in their instructions, but I have not had 1 problem doing this.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the setup.
You are aware that Qucikmount no longer makes these units due to pressure from Motorola. They were trying to find a buyer for that unit.
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:37 am
by KitN1MCC
well what i have a Box/step van i am doing and i want to be able to use the radios both front and back maybe i will just go with remote mikes/speakers or just unplug the front head and plug in the rear i am not shure
Re: CDM
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:44 am
by wavetar
JD wrote:
I always use a Motorola in line dc filter, 80 amp
Do you have the part# handy? I've lost it over the years.
Todd
cdM
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:01 pm
by JD
Filter part number is : TLN5277E
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:16 pm
by Garyf629
I have 32 of them in service. The only problem I have had was the power up sequence. If you leave the interface box powered on all the time you should have no problems.
I have installed a 15 second time delay on the CDM's to ensure that the interface box powers before the radios. This was on a vehicle that needed to be completely powered down to save the batteries.
By the way, I removed ALL the dual head MCS (21)that I had in service and replaced them with Quickmounts. The dual head MCS were nothing but problems! Why spend $3k for problems, when you can spend $1.5K
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:06 pm
by KitN1MCC
be nice if some one made like an AB switch and just do it that way
cdm
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:54 am
by JD
Anyone heard if Quickmount has been sold ? Last I heard, they were not offering any more dual control systems for the CDM but they were looking for a buyer.
Re: cdM
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:38 pm
by wavetar
JD wrote:Filter part number is : TLN5277E
Awesome, thank you.
Todd
CDM
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:29 am
by JD
You are very welcome. This is a great site and someone is always willing to help a fellow member out.
Does anyone know if Quickmount has been bought. I think it was a great system for the price.