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IS and IP ratings are not the same. Tabs? On an HT1000? I used to sell the :o and we serviced it. Unless the new radios have something on them, there were no tabs.

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That is untrue. IS ratings are the equivalent of buying insurance. It's a sticker on the radio. Properly swapping parts 1 for 1 does not nullify its IS rating. Doing it wrong can.

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I used a CDM radio years ago for a temporary solution. I wired it to the control buttons inside the garage. I used the one of the wires on the accy pins that was controlled by a DTMF code in the radio software. I programmed one code to energize the wire and open the door and another code to turn the...

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I don't know for sure. I'm not impressed with iMPRES technology so far -- no pun intended.

I just want to get the firmware updated as it resolves some issues with over-discharge and such.

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I've heard there might be some requirements for grants for this type of thing. You might want to check up on the grant requirements before you buy anything. I had an acquaintance tell me about a CERT radio grant issue related to this.

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I have the firmware for 3.4, but I don't have an iPF. Anyone in the area got one? I need to upgrade my charger, but would like to also do all of our chargers at Eureka FD.

PM me if you can help me out.

Thanks!

-Drew

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Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

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we always used Testor model paint, then wiped with a rag with some lighter fluid -- or we occasionally used jif action.

a q-tip with some jif action was good for some tough areas where the paint was deep in the textured plastic.

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Yeah, but the MW810 wasn't designed to be a dash-mount.

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Seriously? You'd put a fan in the radio? Wow, what are the chances of that failing?

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Call an M dealer and get a quote. I'm sure it'll be list price for everything since it's a single radio and you aren't a big customer. That'll give you plenty of padding in your policy.

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Professional engraving is the way to go. Check with the M Dealer/MSS in your area. The one here in STL does it, for a charge. They use computer engraving machine, then paint the engraved area in the color of your choice. It turns out very nice. Their entire rental fleet is engraved as well. Most of ...

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Is it possible that the Emergency Decode features ignore PL/DPL, therefore rendering the 'PL required for data' setting mentioned earlier in this post? If this is true, then it would explain why you are decoding everyone else's emergencies. It seems like M would have the Emergency decode regardless ...

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I had a similar issue. It asks for a driver called "usbser.sys" -- it has something to do with the data/modem capabilities conflicting with the programming capabilities of the cable. On my laptop, it wanted access to the XP Pro Service Pack 3 Disk for the file. I deleted my install files t...

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Hey gang. I've been playing with my new 5k and CPS 12. I was wondering if there was a similar option to the MTS2000s -- the "External Mic Only" options. This is the option that when a RSM is used, the PTT on the radio activates the Mic on the RSM rather than the radio's internal mic. Any t...

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The HT1000 RSS did not clone tuning values, unlike older software like the Saber, where the programmer was given the option of cloning with or without the values.

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Uhh... by any chance did you check the times for short and long press???? It might not be a contact issue, it might be that short press is set for a long time or they are only set up for long press. If so, it would give the impression of not working.

Worth checking before taking anything apart.

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It has to be done with RSS and a service monitor. Take it to someone with a service monitor and have them perform an alignment. It's possible that components are on the way out as well...

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Interesting... Maybe the word "Zone" doesn't mean zone - as in a group of channels...

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Perfect! Thank you, immelmen28!!!

I (we) appreciate the clarification! This is just as I suspected.

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A few of us were discussing the multiple repeated failure and collapse of our City's Public Safety radio system as it is transitioned from Analog to P25 Trunking. When I say failures, I mean the new system hasn't managed to stay live for more than 24 hours. The transition was to take place well over...

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Jim, Just a suggestion, but if your duplexor, powersupply, and RICK are all in good order, then maybe you guys can just replace the radios in the unit. First try switching the TX and the RX radio (obviously reprogram them). If the PA is shot on the TX, then it wont be an issue if used as the RX radi...

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just buy a RSM. the PSM's have been notorious for failure. they are lossy, easily damaged, and route RF right to your noggin. think about it. you are adding an entire antenna system to the radio. so you are adding loss. not to mention, just one more thing you can break. if your life depends on your ...

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no offense, but just buy a new one.

or scrounge a new cable.

I have messed around with the universal connector. the contacts are a :o to solder unless you have the right tools... i didnt and found it was easy to overheat the surrounding and screw up their solders.

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I think you can adjust it in the radio service mode in your RSS. Been a while since i messed around with any of that and i dont have my DOS pc here at home. Take a look. i think there is gain settng for the internal mic as well as accy or remote mic. document your original numbers and the changes......

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In order to color engraving on M radios, most use model paint (Testors). you paint the engraved area and the area surrounding the letters. You give it a few minutes to set. then soak a rag rag with lighter fluid and wipe off the surface paint. this takes off the paint on the un-engraved areas withou...

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As an alleged owner of a Nick radio, Just a few things to ponder... First, talk to an attorney. My best advice. Second, it appears they sent the letter to the shipping address. Nick used UPS, I don't believe eBay or PayPal has released anything... yet. I don't know eBay or PP's Privacy Policy, but I...

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Nice site, but please nix the audio!!! That is so hoosier! Frankly, anyone who has midi music or such playing when i go on their site instantly has 3 strikes against them. the only thing that might keep me from hitting my back button and never returning is if they have a no music or mute button. I'd...

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we had a similar issue with one of our c7s and the siren unit. Our issue was that wierd noises would come through the speaker. It would randomly rebroadcast radio audio thru the public address. even when it wasnt on. some of the switch lights would also be lit, even thought the function was off. we ...

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The simple answer and solution is... get ready for this... Sell your model 2 and buy a new model 3 on ebay or whatever! I think Wavetar has done a pretty darn good job of explaining that you are basically screwed. If you want to hack, go a head, but don't expect much sympathy when you smoke your rad...

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anyone have line drawings of the ford crown vic P71? i am looking for a top, front, rear and side 2-D line drawing of each. if anyone can help, i'd appreciate it.

thanks!!

BTW it is for designing light placement and such.

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ANYONE???

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Hey gang! I need a Maratrac Siren Manual ASAP. I would prefer one in PDF format. I had a ton of manuals, but I lost them all when my harddrive failed. Any help would be appreciated! PM or email.

THANKS in advance!!!!

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What to say. I was away from the board for a while, only to come back to this. How sad. After reading the previous 3 pages of comments, there is little to be said. I can say I wholeheartedly agree with everything said here. Monty was good people. He will truly be missed. If one knew Monty just by re...

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r0f, I got your back. The negative comments are not his alone. Most people are too lazy or too stupid to bother posting them. Frankly, I have a lot of respect for r0f since he is one of the few batlabbers to to have enough balls to speak his mind. For God's sake, he's frigging Canadian and he has a ...

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No. It is not on the Spectra.

It was primarily on the Saber, but I believe it was also used on the Expo, and possibly the old MX300s.

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Get a new battery and take care of it.

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The radios are fine. I would stick w/ Motorolas... but hey, you posted on a Motorola Fan site. I would consider putting a PL on your repeater and simplex. That might get rid of any squak at the end of transmissions, thus reducing some noise. Another option is to make sure you are using noise-cancell...

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my vote is refund. the seller made an oversight, but still misrepresented the product. I'd hold him to it.

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Yeah... i have 2 of those. sadly, they are not HHCHs.

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i asked about this a while back. i'd love to get my hands on one.

frankly, i was thinking of trading my msc2k mod 3 for a astro 800 w/ the hhch.

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Yeah. In a sense... You can get a Maratrac Siren Unit. It will operate standalone and is very similar to a Spectra/DEK/Siren Unit... Minus the radio, of course.

Hope this helps.

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i was looking for something like that a few months ago... nothing turned up. ('cept that midian thing, but i didnt want to invest in hardware)

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the two pins with aux output ability vary in output power. one puts out something like .1 amps. the other puts out a small fraction. it is made to work with data control type stuff... (other sophisticated hardware, not dumb relays.) the trick would be to use some sort of sensative relay or some sort...

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I think they all suck.

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try reinstalling windows and/or the CPS. this might fix your problem w/ the good, saved code plug.

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Yeah... that is what i do now, but if your radio gets bumped off, the keypad lock is disabled upon power up. the left right should simply be a on off feature in the CPS. the idiot who designed this feature never actually used one of these radios.

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not quite the solution we are looking for

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i hate that feature too! it can really ruin your day. if anyone knows the answer to this...

(sady Hightower, i think we are screwed.)

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contact motorola global promotions. they will send you a catalog. shell out some $$ and you can buy whatever M crap you want. sorry, i dont have the number handy. been a few years since i bought anything from them.

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