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billy7834

The GMRS/FRS combos with 22 channels can put out 2 watts on the GMRS channels. So, if you have 2 Motorola GMRS/FRS radios transmitting at 2 watts on a GMRS channel it doesn't matter if you bought the one that says 10 miles on the pack or paid more for the one that says 28 miles on the pack. The ...

billy7834

I have a question about how the different GMRS/FRS bubble pack radios are marketed. I am well aware of the differences between those and commercial quality GMRS radios with repeater capabilities. What I don't know is what criteria is used by the manufacturers (including Motorola) when they advertise ...

billy7834

Problem solved thanks to uman18. Thank you sir.

billy7834

Still haven't been able to get one. Anyone?

billy7834

How/where can I get the part?

billy7834

The plastic Secure/Non-Secure toggle on my Saber II broke into pieces on me. I need just the plastic piece. I am still able to use it by grabbing the metal piece that is left. How/where can I get a new one? Can it be replaced easily from the top of the radio or does the case have to be removed ...

billy7834

Anyone catch the last episode? There was a scene with the portable being used up close. Looking a lot like a 220 omni.

billy7834

Surprised at such an update at what is supposed to be the end of life for the XP OS. Do you guys think that Vista will eventually come into it's own or is it another Win ME?

billy7834

An even bigger implication....Vertex has been the main competition for Moto in public safety. NYPD has pretty much abandoned M in favor of Vertex in the past couple of years. So, is Moto saying if we can't get the contract...we'll buy the company that did? Wow.

billy7834

Thanks Will.

billy7834

Does anyone have a link to that program? It is not Vprint.com....that goes to Vistaprint. Thanks.

billy7834

Is it possible to print a codeplug from DOS RSS (ie; Saber, etc.) with a printer that is connected via USB cable? I know the DOS software will be looking for a parallel connected printer. It is just a convenience issue for me, not critical, but was wondering if anyone found a way to do it.

billy7834

The Saber has mode-slaved scan. When you're in zone 3 you
can only start scanning the channels you've assigned to scan
under zone 3. In each channel setup you assign the channel
to a scanlist. The scanlist runs under a zone, zone 1 runs
scanlinst 1, zone 2 runs scanlist 2, etc. etc. After you ...

billy7834

I recently came across some new looking Multiplier Saber batteries that had 3-digit numbers embossed on the bottom like the Moto OEM's. E.G.,507 604. Anyone see this? And, can they be interpreted like the OEM's, i.e., 507 would be May of 2007?

billy7834

Anyone have definite 2006 & 2007 codes?

billy7834

You would think the delay would be less since it is actually direct and does not go through the network.

billy7834

The delay seems to be longer with DT than DC. Anyone notice this?

billy7834

They are not encrypted and YES, you CAN listen to other DT users that are in range. The "channel" and "code" have to match for There's also some handshaking taking place between phones. When you press PTT, your phone briefly transmits a FHSS signal and then waits and listens for a response from one ...

billy7834

Been looking over the following info on Nextel's Direct Talk on the Nextel site and have a few questions.
It states that Direct Talk is an off-network , short range communication system using 10 frequencies in the 900mHz range and 15 codes.

http://support.sprint.com/doc/sp4144.xml?id16=Direct_Talk ...

billy7834

The 1E does not support scan either.

billy7834

kcbooboo wrote:This means you can copy your programming files to the hard drive, make a bootable DOS 7.xx floppy disc, insert that, and boot from it. Bob M.

Why do you even need to do that when you can just use the "Restart in MS-DOS mode" option available in Win98 as stated above?

billy7834

bellersley wrote:Restart in DOS mode in Windows 98 is as pure DOS as it gets.

So, is there any need to set up dual booting in Win98 then?

billy7834

I thought that MS-DOS was not "true" DOS and should be avoided for programming. Or, is that only true for the "Restart in MS-DOS mode" option available in Win98?

billy7834

Not to be confused with MS-DOS, right?

billy7834

OK....What about someone who programs up a 2-way to RX & TX on a conventional system (not a trunked system) for which they are not authorized....How is that different or is it?

billy7834

AEC wrote: the LED blinks upon reception of an incoming signal

Not if you don't activate H359 "Channel Busy LED" which is not compatable with H906.

billy7834

So.....On a S2, which of course has a display, you cannot use the red LED on top of the radio as a battery low indicator even though the option is in the RSS after reading an S2?

billy7834

Don't see it Tom...It's not listed in the options that I see. Are you talking about alignment. Saw something there, it's set to 9E. The LCD display battery indicator flashes at a good point...that same threshold would be fine for me for the red LED.

billy7834

I have been trying to activate Option H906--Low Battery LED on my Saber 2. I've never been able to get it to work. I believe it should make the red LED on top of the radio blink when the battery strength reaches a certain level. (I've disabled the LED blinking on TX.) The battery indicator still ...

billy7834

Thanks.

billy7834

It's the face I would need...So would that be any of the part #'s above...since they say housing?

billy7834

Is the housing the flat plastic top of the control head with the cutouts for the buttons, etc? How hard or easy is it to switch that out? Any special tool needed?

billy7834

Can I replace just the plastic lens on a Spectra A9 control head? If so, how could I get the part?

billy7834

Since I took the WGA update, every so often I've been getting the Z/A pop-up that WGA is requesting internet access. I've denied it. What is the effect of doing that?

billy7834

What if you just deny access to WGA using ZoneAlarm or any software firewall?

billy7834

Have you tried what GlennD said above? Set the radio to the zone you want it to start up in and make sure you hit ENTER. Then it should always start up in that zone.

billy7834

Got it. Thanks Tom.

billy7834

Tom......So that was a Saber I that worked as a Saber IE? I'm asking about doing it with a Saber II. Would you have to do the same thing and would it limit the features of the SII? Thanks.

billy7834

Can the rocker switch on a Saber II be utilized in any way to enable simplex operation on a repeater channel the way it can on a Saber 1E?

billy7834

Is there a maximum # of zones?

Amount of modes in a zone is not limited by a 16 position channel knob?

billy7834

I see most ASIII's are advertised as being capable of 255 conventional channels (modes). How can these be divided among zones. 16 modes X 16 zones = 256 not 255...Obviously I'm missing something.

billy7834

Sure enough, I have a Saber manual that describes the Saber as having 72 channels. I asked a similar question here a few years ago. Here it is:

http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.p ... highlight=

billy7834

Maybe they can jump on the SSE5000 bandwagon ala NYC.

billy7834

Pro-97....It has just about everything the Pro-96 has except the digital decoding. It's a fairly new model. Goes for 200 bucks. 150 when on sale.

billy7834

Thanks.....Since I have about a hundred channels...I don't think it is a viable option. Plus it seems there is really nothing that can be gained without switching cases (to an S3).

billy7834

Thanks...What about the possibility of enabling any useful S3 menu item while retaining the S2 case (see above)?

billy7834

I edited the above post to add that it has 120 channels and scans. I believe from what I've read here and on the main Batlabs site that indicates the 8k board...correct? So, while still keeping the S2 case with just the 3 buttons and display can I add any useful options, eg. the different display ...

billy7834

Since we are on the topic....My S2 reads as follows under View Radio Information in the RSS.
CORE 8D
COPE 5C
DVP 3
CORE Patch ID 05
COPE Patch ID 01

Does that indicate that it has the 8k logic board?
If so, without changing the case, can I get the extra options in the display such as Scan/Sel Scan ...

billy7834

On a Spectra A9 set up for zones is it correct that you can only have one scanlist per zone? If it is not set up for zones, can you have one for every mode?

billy7834

On a related note, which piece actually carries the codeplug on a trunk mount? Can you, for example, switch out control heads and have no loss of programming?

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