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Posted: **Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:25 pm**

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

Posted: **Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:19 pm**

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

Posted: **Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:06 pm**

Thanks for the tips......Have a few more questions........

1. How do I back the power down to about 75 watts?? software and /or a trim pot on the board?? If a trim pot, which one?

2. which version of RSS lets me do over 64 channels? I have versions 4, 5.02, 6.00 and 8.01. Also if I go over the 64 channels, will I lose the full 6-meter capability....up to 54 MHz.

3. Do I set each channel for scan op select or is it a master set??

4. If you happen to have that mouser part number for chips I would MOST appreciate it.

I got a bunch of 1036 heads from a source and all came with the 64 mode chip....sweet!! I have some youtube videos of me testing the X9000 and my service monitor......look under "radiocat37" and X9000. I am not sure if they allow links on here. With a service monitor I have been able to perform service on radios that I could not have dreamed of before.

I have been re-aligning the Kenwood TK-630H radios and putting them into the 6-meter band and am getting great results.....less than .2 uV on receive and full 100 watts on TX. ......and they hold 160 channels......but only the X9000 can do the full low band spectrum.....that is my delema on which one to install.

Mike

Posted: **Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:12 am**

radiocat37 wrote: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.

I got mine from Futurlec. $7.90 list and they are in stock.

http://www.futurlec.com/cgi-bin/search/ ... t_no=2864A

Posted: **Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:15 am**

radiocat37 wrote:Thanks for the tips......Have a few more questions........

1. How do I back the power down to about 75 watts?? software and /or a trim pot on the board?? If a trim pot, which one?

Trim pot. Pop the top cover off. There will be an L shaped metal cover near the front center with 2 holes in it.
The left hole is marked "POWER SET" and the other hole towards the center of the radio is the current limit
adjustment. The pots are set way down into the radio so a long tool will be needed to get to the pot.

2. which version of RSS lets me do over 64 channels? I have versions 4, 5.02, 6.00 and 8.01. Also if I go over the 64 channels, will I lose the full 6-meter capability....up to 54 MHz.

The version that I have seen used is 6.00.00SP. No you will not loose the 6 meter ability.

3. Do I set each channel for scan op select or is it a master set??

Operator select.

4. If you happen to have that mouser part number for chips I would MOST appreciate it.

I have bought the chips from Didi-Key. Part number CAT28C64BLI-12-ND.

I got a bunch of 1036 heads from a source and all came with the 64 mode chip....sweet!! I have some youtube videos of me testing the X9000 and my service monitor......look under "radiocat37" and X9000. I am not sure if they allow links on here. With a service monitor I have been able to perform service on radios that I could not have dreamed of before.

I have been re-aligning the Kenwood TK-630H radios and putting them into the 6-meter band and am getting great results.....less than .2 uV on receive and full 100 watts on TX. ......and they hold 160 channels......but only the X9000 can do the full low band spectrum.....that is my delema on which one to install.

Mike

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