MTS2000 - programming problem

[cwolf520]

I am working on a MTS2000 Model H01KDD9PW1BN and was trying to get rids of the "KYFAIL" beep from beeping. Well, I may have done something wrong while trying to fix the beep. Now the radio stays on all the time even when the volume control is in the "off'" position. I can remove the battery, turn the radio off, put the battery back in and the radio is off until I turn it on. After that, the radio will stay on until I remove the battery. Is there something in the program that keeps the on/off switch from functioning as a on/OFF switch?

I am using CPS 1.09 in Windows 95 format with a true RIB box, MOTOROLA cables and have been sucessful in reading and writing to this radio.

The problem with the on/off switch may have been there before I started messing with the codeplug.

No, I did not save the orignal copy of the code plug. I should know better!

Also, how do I get the KYFAIL beep and error message to stop flashing. The Detective that uses the radio does not like it and none of the channels are of SECURED that I can find.

Thanks for your consideration in this matter.

Chuck
KC2QPD

[cwolf520]

Well, whatever I did to the radio, now I can not read or write to the device. Any sugestions?

Chuck
KC2QPD

[MTS2000des]

I'd try a newer version of CPS, latest MTS2K CPS is R02.03
I'd use a newer machine with Win2000/XP. Win95/98 is known to be problematic with newer CPS, in fact most CPS isn't supported in 95/98.
Your on/off/vol pot sounds like a dud. I'd try swapping the front shield assembly with one from another Jedi series radio and see if the problem goes away.

[AEC]

As stated, your on/off switch is defective, and needs replacement.

In the secure configuration, under the GENERAL tab, do you have: 'periodic keyfail tone' enabled?

If so, uncheck the box as this will rid you of the tone you hear.
That is a warning to indicate there is no valid key loaded in your secure module.

Module may be present, but without a key loaded, so when you change to secure operation, it's letting you know it will not work.

As for the on/volume pot, I have several of these, let me know if you can't obtain one locally, and I'll be happy to help.

[cwolf520]

Thanks all for the assistance. As for the "Periodic Keyfail Alert Tone" function, I had that unchecked and at powerup, it still beeps with the KYFAIL message.

I have plenty of spare JEDI parts and will gather a spare pot.

As for the CPS, I will get that.

Thanks again.


Chuck
KC2QPD

[Mfire39]

As for the "Periodic Keyfail Alert Tone" function, I had that unchecked and at powerup, it still beeps with the KYFAIL message.

Are you using secure in the radio? If not, un-check the "secure equipped" box in the secure tab of the CPS and then it won't beep anymore for sure ..


-Marc

[cwolf520]

If they are using SECURE mode, they are asking me to keep the radio from beeping. I have unchecked the periodic thingy on the general tab. Waiting on the CPS and time to install the pot. I will update when I have everything up and running. I love my JOB!

Chuck
KC2QPD
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, Police Radio Shop
Freehold, NJ

[mike m]

If their using secure mode then you will need to have keys loaded to stop the KEYFAIL beep.

So to stop the KEYFAIL beeping just load in a key and it won't beep anymore, otherwise if you don't use secure then do like Mfire39 says and disable secure.

[cwolf520]

Well, I have replaced the switch from another MTS2000 guts, I mean radio and the results are the same. With the power switch off, I insert the battery and the radio is still off. When I turn the power switch on, the radio turns on and is operational. Power output is over 6 watts, receive is a little high at 0.89 uV on 153.755 MHz. I turn the unit off, and the display is still on and I can transmit with the unit. Something has latched the unit on.

I got the latest CPS 2.03. Now I am able to read and write to the radio. That is one step forward!

Model number of the MTS2000 is H01KDD9PW1BN with a serial number of 432AXL1234 which says June of 97 (even in on the labels inside the unit).

Version information has Codeplug as 000A and Firmware as 05.62 with a System Package of H35 and FLASHcode of 000001-00000-9.

I am now using an XP machine wth a real /\/\otorola RIB and real cables going into the serial port (NO USB).

I don't know what I did, but the unit powers off now. I took the data operated squelch (DOS) off.

At least I don't have to pronounce the radio. I changed the tx/rx board to see if I can get a better receive sensitivity. 0.89uV is not that bad, but I have seen it in the 0.16 uV range. With the TX/RX board from another unit, I get the same sensitivity.

I did something else and disabled the SECURE tab. Now the initial beep and kyfail message is gone.

Thanks for all who helped.

Chuck
KC2QPD