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craig

Great! Thanks for the info. I'll wire it hot then.

Craig
KC9MDR

craig

I'm about to install an xtva with tpl amplifier in my truck. The tpl amplifier instructions recommend wiring direct to the vehicle battery. My question is won't that drain the battery when the ignition is off even if I'm not using the xtva? My truck gets driven maybe once a week and sits for long pe...

craig

I noticed a nice EX560XLS on ebay which had Somerset EMS on the display. I know it is not on the list but thought it was worth mentioning.

craig

Okay, I've made a flash programming box for my EX radio but my cheap cable doesn't have the boot control pin. Anyone have a source for a connector for this radio? I would like to build a new cable with the boot control pin so I can flash. I used to have a factory cable, but stupidly sold it.

craig

Has anyone gotten a patch from Motorola to operate 25khz bandwidth on Amateur frequencies yet? I'm just wondering how much of a pain it is for us licensed amateurs.

craig

It just dawned on me... Maybe it was a sticky monitor button, which would lift PL when pressed.

craig

I've never heard of selectable PL on a HT1250. Has anyone else?

craig

Nice extra feature. Keep it!

craig

Taking a bow for the props. Used a RadioShack 1/4 watt resistor, cable is working great. Thanks for the info!!!

craig

I bought a USB cable for my EX560XLS. I know these are not good due to them being susceptible to com port interruptions and ultimately EEPROM CS ERRORs. That being said, I am going to cut off the USB end of this cable and put a 25pin connector on for use with my RIB. I pulled up the EX500/600 cable ...

craig

That's kind of what I figured, but I was hoping maybe I was wrong. Thanks for the reply.

craig

Does anyone know if I can, using the CPS, load an EX600xls codeplug into an EX560xls, or are they completely different radios?

craig

I'm there for the first time. Always wanted to go for the past 10 years.

craig

Merry Christmas everyone!

craig

I must say, you had me too at first.

craig

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

craig

From Motorola online's resource center:

R05.14.03

craig

I received my PSM in mid-Decmber and it is really nice. Koutos to /\/\ for finally getting this project done. About 8 years overdue, but hey, at least they finally got me a PSM that is worth using for my VHF waris radios. I'm very pleased.

craig

I just noticed on MOL that the HT1250 PSM with 24" cable has a part number of RMN5076A. It is not available yet, but at least there is a part number. Has anyone seen one of these yet?

craig

Does anyone have a part number for the new VHF PSM with 24" cable?

craig

THANK GOD! I have been waiting for this to happen for eight years when I bought my first HT1250 PSM! (no kidding) I have been told by Motorola since 2003 that they were working on this and I have had several posts in regard to this. I can't wait for the new design to become available. Anyone who see...

craig

Well, I flashed the radio through the rear connector using my /\/\ adapter cable. It still was a bit of a chore to get the radio into bootstrap mode. My timing on the two power button pushes must not have been just right, maybe too long. Eventually on the seventh try, it did it's thing. What a pain!...

craig

Okay, that answers it. I am in the process of ordering my flash adapter cable from /\/\ as I write this.

Thanks Lake Effect and HumHead!

craig

I don't have the service manual for this radio. Does the diagram in the service manual match the one here on batlabs:

http://www.batlabs.com/images/cdmprog.gif

Thanks,
Craig

craig

Okay, I am trying to flash upgrade a CDM1250. I have flashed many waris portables, but am having a problem figuriong out mobiles. I have the Motorola flash adapter box that has the switch for portables and mobiles. When I use my Batlabs designed homemade programming cable using the radio's RJ45 conn...

craig

We have 7 ex600xls radios ina fleet of 27 portables. The system is vhf conventional and we use encryption during tactical incidents. I have also personally owned the ex600 vhf and ex500 s split UHF. All of the radios have been superb with no problems at all. Yea, the plastic clips are useless but pl...

craig

Your reseller or your business will need to call Motorola and get the latest programming software as the radios are newer than the software.

craig

Thanks again for the info!

craig

Thanks everyone for the great information.

Craig

craig

I am presuming positive tip, is that correct?

craig

Does anyone know off hand the specs of the wall wart that is used with the NTN1174 slow charger. I am looking to buy a replacement power supply for it without paying /\/\ prices and need to know the following: volts, milliamps, polarity, and any other information you guys think is important to know....

craig

Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for another great year of sharing ideas and knowledge. This board remains the greatest radio forum ever.

craig

In the config:scan menu of the DOS MTSX program, look at the left column of settings. The second from the bottom says NonPriority Members....... The setting you want here is OP/SEL as opposed to FIXED. If you still can't find it, let me know. Maybe I can e-mail you a picture of what I am talking abo...

craig

Have you checked off in the programming to make the scan list user programmable. This is done from the screen where you define what personalities will be priority, designated TX, secondary priority, etc.

craig

9008B will safely charge Lithium ION. I just opened up a NOS 9008B and verified the info. in the owners manual.

craig

Steve was on eof the most honest guys I ever dealt with. Rest in peace Steve, you will not be forgotten.

craig

Yes, the HT1250 does transmit MDC1200 emergency signalling. We use the Zetron 4020 console at my agency to decode the MDC emergency from our HT1250's.

craig

I am setting up a radio system with Midian encryption. I have installed Midian TVS-2 chips in HT1250, HT1550XLS, and had Midian install TVS-2 chips in EX600XLS radios. Simplex, all of the radios talk to each other great. However, I have a second channel that is semi-duplex repeater with a JPS compar...

craig

Thanks for the info, I plan to give it a shot in the next couple of days. I hope they are secure capable, that is the whole reason why I bought these radios.

craig

This is a long shot, but another thing you can check is that the psm has the little silver pin on it that actuates the rf switch. I once bought a psm off of ebay in which the previous owner removed the pin because he didn't like the rf energy by his head, but still wanted to use the mic. He would ju...

craig

I have opened and installed modules in radios in the past, but I wanted other opinions. I have two mint condition MTS2000 48 channel top display models and I want to install DES-XL modules in both radios. Before I crack these radios open, I want to knw if there are any tricks to this or is it straig...

craig

The HT750 is capable of the short side tone which is a beep that the user hears after the MDC1200 data burst has gone out. I use it on my agency's system and it works great. In the MDC signalling system, select pre signalling and check the box for short side tone rather than long side tone. I think ...

craig

A quick check on MOL shows the part number and description to be:

Item Number. NTN7154B
F/COVER 15 KEY 1 LINE DISPLAY

$195.00

craig

My guess is bad flex. You can replace flex, but it must be done by someone skilled in soldering. If that is beyond your skill level, it may be easier to buy a new complete front. I have seen full DTMF fronts on ebay for around $145. New from Motorola, they are about $250.00. This would come with but...

craig

Without opening the radio it is hard to guess, but if you recently recased the radio, the flex that connects the front to the chassis could be kinked, torn, or disconnected. Does the display still illuminate and do the buttons work?

craig

Ahhh, if only I would have known that stupid part number when I placed the order. Thanks for the info. Now I need to see if /\/\ will take back this stupid cable. Anyone know what this could possibley be used for? Jedi connector with all of the pins except RF and a five pin din plug on the other end...

craig

Yes, I have the modules in the radios. I ordered the part number that was referenced by another user on the discussion board and out of the MOL catalog. The description is JEDI keyload cable.

craig

I have two 2001 vintage MTS2000 model I radios. I want to keyload them with a T3011BX. Will the radios work with a version "B" loader? Also, I bought the Jedi keyloader cable from /\/\ (model 3030984C007), but did not receive the familiar MX style plug on the KVL end. Instead I got a real ...

craig

jackhackett wrote:
craig wrote:can we get away with the old dusty/trusty maratrac/GM300 cable with a rib?
One look at the mic jack should tell you the answer to that one.

Not necessarily. The Maratrac's were programmed at the drawer and not the control head. The RJ45 connector was in the drawer.

craig

I've never messed with a toolproofed radio, but maybe one of us can send you a codeplug that is the same in model and features as yours. Perhaps that will get you a good start. What is the model, band, flash, and firmware version of your toolproofed radio? I have some VHF model I's with firmware 6.5...

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