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by n9wys
Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:55 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: MCS2000 Model III Remote Mount Kit Question
Replies: 11
Views: 12254

Re: MCS2000 Model III Remote Mount Kit Question

Replied direct as well...

Got 'em all... MANY THANKS, Dan!!
by n9wys
Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: MCS2000 Model III Remote Mount Kit Question
Replies: 11
Views: 12254

Re: MCS2000 Model III Remote Mount Kit Question

Not a problem, Dan. I understand and appreciate your doing this for me!
by n9wys
Fri Oct 03, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: MCS2000 Model III Remote Mount Kit Question
Replies: 11
Views: 12254

Re: MCS2000 Model III Remote Mount Kit Question

Gary, Yes, Pins 1 and 3 go DIRECTLY to an external speaker, but the remote mounting kit has provisions wired into the cabling for a remote speaker as well, as evidenced by a pigtail with an AMP connector matching that similar to the Spectra remote speaker connection. Initial indications I was gettin...
by n9wys
Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: Vehicle Radio Installs
Topic: MCS2000 Model III Remote Mount Kit Question
Replies: 11
Views: 12254

MCS2000 Model III Remote Mount Kit Question

Good afternoon. I have a MCS2000 Model III radio and I have obtained the H1635A Remote Mount Kit for it. My question is - how do I enable the remote speaker that plugs into the 2-pin AMP connector on the remote cable? I'm assuming I need to jumper something in the 25-pin accessory connector, but I'm...
by n9wys
Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:12 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Mark, will be in Chicago Nov 9-12th. If I bring a 900MHz handheld, will I be able to get into your machines from my hotel at McCormick Place? Wow - probably not. Downtown is a place full of tall buildings, and 900 is line-of-sight. I've made it into the mahcine from a mobile in spots downtown, but ...
by n9wys
Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Larry, Glad to hear you were able to work this through. I think you'll find the MSF5000 to be well-suited for Amateur 900 MHz applications... I run one in NE Illinois (Joliet, about 45 mi. SW of Chicago) and I cover a good portion of NE Illinois. I've even had one report from a ham who was able to g...
by n9wys
Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

I get some of the same errors when starting up - it takes a bit for the station to stabilize - mainly for the HSO to stabilize. Are you using the Motorola HSO or an aftermarket one? (Motorola's HSO takes more time to stabilize than the one I am using...) Have you aligned the station as per the manua...
by n9wys
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: MTX9000 Questions
Replies: 0
Views: 1502

MTX9000 Questions

OK, so I bought one of these... full keypad, and already programmed to the Amateur band. So I've played with it for several hours, but it is not programmed for anything in my area. So I went in and changed some of the Modes. I also want to change the button and switch operations. Problem is, some th...
by n9wys
Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Spectra MLM upgrade procedure
Replies: 16
Views: 2344

Re: Spectra MLM upgrade procedure

OK, I bought a slew of v3.xx 900 MHz A5 Spectras (for $20 each!!) that I want to upgrade the MLMs in. I bought 7 MLMs (v6.2, I think) off ePay and now I'd like to upgrade some of these radios so I have Zones, MPL, etc. (I had someone else do this for me before, but now I'm cocky and have decided to ...
by n9wys
Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:31 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: CPS R02.02.00 Modification for MCS 2000 900MHz
Replies: 21
Views: 11790

Re: CPS R02.02.00 Modification for MCS 2000 900MHz

Yes, but you need a DOS RSS-saved codeplug or a s-record for that radio, and MTSX Lab R03.00.00. Actually any s-rec or DOS codeplug matching your model of radio will work, but you'd need to do a full service alignment afterward of course. I currently have neither... well, actually, I DID save the c...
by n9wys
Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: CPS R02.02.00 Modification for MCS 2000 900MHz
Replies: 21
Views: 11790

Re: CPS R02.02.00 Modification for MCS 2000 900MHz

OK - well, band plans are secondary to my new main problem now... I was writing a codeplug to the MCS2000 when the battery in my RIB gave up the ghost. Needless to say, I now have a doorstop. Any way to resurrect this radio, short of paying Motorola to do it?
by n9wys
Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: CPS R02.02.00 Modification for MCS 2000 900MHz
Replies: 21
Views: 11790

Re: CPS R02.02.00 Modification for MCS 2000 900MHz

I know this is an old thread, so I hope someone is watching it...

I'm wondering if editing is only needed for 900 MHz Amateur, or if I need to do this as well for VHF and UHF Amateur. If I'm going to go through the trouble, I may as well do it all at once...
by n9wys
Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

I know this is a closely watched thread - please look for a new thread in this discussion group regarding a large lot of 900 MHz Spectra radios for sale. I just copied the information from another list. Subject title: Motorola Spectras For Sale 73 Sorry guys - I was unaware that posting "for s...
by n9wys
Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

I know this is a closely watched thread - please look for a new thread in this discussion group regarding a large lot of 900 MHz Spectra radios for sale. I just copied the information from another list.

Subject title: Motorola Spectras For Sale

73
by n9wys
Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

I'm not sure how many are up on the east coast, but there are two operating in Illinois... both in the Chicago area; one Northwest (Lake Zurich) and the other Southwest (Joliet). I want to say that between both group purchases, we collectively acquired about 30 stations altogether, but I know at lea...
by n9wys
Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: Converting Motorola Equipment to 900MHz Amateur
Topic: Strange happenings with a 900 MaxTrac
Replies: 2
Views: 8646

Re: Strange happenings with a 900 MaxTrac

The trunking firmware shifts over to the other side at 902.5. The conventional 903.000 I would blank it, change to conventional firmware and initialize. Is there some way to hexedit the "changeover point" in the RSS? Has anyone attempted this, or does anyone know WHERE this is stored in t...
by n9wys
Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:52 am
Forum: Converting Motorola Equipment to 900MHz Amateur
Topic: Strange happenings with a 900 MaxTrac
Replies: 2
Views: 8646

Strange happenings with a 900 MaxTrac

Gentle people... I purchased a 900 MHz DeskTrac from the popular and fun auction site. I went about converting it, and this is where I have run into problems. In order to give you a full report on the issues, my description will be detailed... so make some popcorn and settle in to read the novel. We...
by n9wys
Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: 900MHz Desktrac Repeater
Replies: 7
Views: 4139

Re: 900MHz Desktrac Repeater

I just picked up one of these DeskTrac units from a popular auction site. Price was good, so I grabbed for all the gusto I could handle. Now I have more "gusto" than I was expecting... Ok, down to brass tacks... Model number on the unit is L37SUM5070B . However, this thing has two antenna ...
by n9wys
Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Anyone got any spare U831 chips, I need 2 for the machines I got and am finally getting around to getting them on the air. TIA Dan KA8YPY If kcbooboo is listening, he may still have some... This was his post from earlier in the thread: I bought 20 (minimum quantity) Xicor 9312UP chips to replace U8...
by n9wys
Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

The N9WYS (Joliet, IL) and WA9FPT (Lake Zurich, IL) repeaters are both on the air. We bought a third station, but plan to use it for parts only. It's in pieces in my garage, but destined to end up in the basement. (My XYL is complaining because she can't get her car in the garage... I'm trying to ge...
by n9wys
Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Well John, if QST/ARRL doesn't accept it, try CQ Magazine. They seem to be more "progressive" about ham radio from what I have read (I receive both magazines)... CQ is also quite critical of the ARRL at times on some subjects, such as their failure to recognize/endorse/support some of the ...
by n9wys
Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: EP450
Replies: 1
Views: 390

EP450

I was given one of these rigs. I realize it is not type accepted by the FCC for use in the US, but I plan on using it (if possible) in the 70cm Amateur Band, so type acceptance is not an issue for me. I was told by another that this radio is "equivalent to the CP200 or so". Can anyone be s...
by n9wys
Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: Converting Motorola Equipment to 900MHz Amateur
Topic: EP450 portable
Replies: 2
Views: 8140

Re: EP450 portable

DUH!!! :oops:
Thanks...
by n9wys
Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

$33 per unit?? Wow!! For that price, I might have taken another ride East!! Then again, maybe not - the XYL is complaining already about the spare unit in my garage...

Oh well, my loss and your gain! Have fun with them, John!
:P
by n9wys
Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: Converting Motorola Equipment to 900MHz Amateur
Topic: EP450 portable
Replies: 2
Views: 8140

EP450 portable

I was given one of these rigs. I realize it is not type accepted by the FCC for use in the US, but I plan on using it (if possible) in the 70cm Amateur Band, so type acceptance is not an issue for me. I was told by another that this radio is "equivalent to the CP200 or so". Can anyone be s...
by n9wys
Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Mine is doing just fine, expecially since I added the new antenna I picked up at Dayton. I have had one guy get in from as far away as 50 miles to the West, and from downtown Chicago. He is running a Spectra in his mobile. I've been able to bring it up from as far away as 22 miles with an HT in my c...
by n9wys
Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:46 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Did someone from Rochester NY try to call my cell last week? I saw the number had come up, but I had no name associated with it - and whoever called left no message...

If so, please try again.
by n9wys
Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: MICOR Unified Chassis
Replies: 7
Views: 1309

Re: MICOR Unified Chassis

Thanks Guys!! Well I just won the auction for the manuals, so now I'll sit back and wait for them to arrive. Regarding the power supply, the voltage reduction board idea intrigues me - of course, Astron supplies are MUCH more readily available than 40-year-old Micor supplies... and I don't have to w...
by n9wys
Sat May 31, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: MICOR Unified Chassis
Replies: 7
Views: 1309

MICOR Unified Chassis

I acquired a number of UHF Micor unified chassis stations, with the intention of converting at least one to GMRS duty. They are in numerous states of disassembly - some are complete chassis less the cards, other have had modules removed, etc. I did get a box of various station cards and at least two...
by n9wys
Mon May 12, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

OK -- "enquiring minds want to know"... 8) In the photos from the first trip to New Jersey, there is one with Tony standing in the back of a pick-up truck. Who is standing (wearing a yellow shirt) to his right? Is that John N1OTY, or who? If that's not John, can someone indicate to me who ...
by n9wys
Sun May 11, 2008 6:12 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Well, regarding the PA Alarm ("beep-beep") I was getting on my MSF - it appears to have resolved itself. I have noted that during the past several days, I have not heard any audible alarm come from the station, even after long QSO's. I wonder if something like some residual oil in the dupl...
by n9wys
Fri May 09, 2008 1:07 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Maybe, if I had some way ot get it/them back here. I had to beg a ride the last time... Of course, my son now owns a 1989 Jeep Comanche pick-up, but I'm not sure it'd make the trip in one piece. hehehe Besides, I'm going to Dayton next week, and I'm not sure my XYL would enjoy my trekking to the Eas...
by n9wys
Thu May 08, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Is anyone contemplating coming to Dayton?? I'd be intrested in picking up one or two from someone at Dayton - kinda like a "relay"... I just can't make another trip all the way to NJ to get another machine..
by n9wys
Tue May 06, 2008 8:02 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

I have two 10MHz HSO's and, for the right price, I might be convinced to let go of one of them... <wink> If you set the jumpers correctly, they CAN be used in the MSF. (The reason I didn't use one of them in mine is that I'd bought a 5MHz unit from Alltronics before I came across these.) Details ava...
by n9wys
Mon May 05, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Hey guys - I am not sure how its done (there is an adjustment procedure) but the PA alarms have a setable threshold. I beleive after the frequency is reprogramed these thresholds must be adjusted, and I think this adjustment procedure is in the manual. It may be as simple as either slightly backing...
by n9wys
Sun May 04, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

I have received some suggestions from the list here, as well as via Repeater-Builders. All good suggestions, so I will take them all into consideration the next time I venture to the tower site. Thanks everone! No, I did not take current measurements on the PAs while I had it at the shack, because i...
by n9wys
Sun May 04, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Marc, Here's a link to the audio alarms generated within the msf http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13805&p=58529&hilit=msf+audio+alarms#p58529 I hate to say this but your going into a PA failure. This can happen because of several issues. SWR can be one of them but in this...
by n9wys
Sun May 04, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Well, Houston, I have a problem. My machine has been on the air for almost a week now... Yesterday and today, I’ve had a chance to really give it a “shake down” and I’ve noticed an issue that bothers me. I’m not sure what is causing this, so I’m reaching out for suggestions/thoughts. When I engage i...
by n9wys
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

A follow-up regarding my MSF5000 installation... It's on-the-air as I write, and it appears to be working VERY satisfactorily!! I can work it with an HT from home -- about 17 miles as the crow flies, I'm using a GTX portable, and there are some terrain issues between here and there. I worked Jim (WA...
by n9wys
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Anyone have suggestions for a good duplexer and possibly a good source? That's the last piece to my puzzle so that I can get this beast on the air. Thanks, Ryan I cast out a post on the Repeater-Builder list, and got a "nibble" from one of the list subscribers. Also, Jeff DePolo (also on ...
by n9wys
Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:09 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Well, guys, today is the day! The MSF is going to the tower today for installation. I'm pretty sure I have all the bugs worked out, so the "acid test" begins at noon. One thing I've noticed is that once I installed a duplexer (a TX-RX Model 28-88-0101) the receiver became desensed to a deg...
by n9wys
Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Regarding mounting a duplexer -- I bought some 2" angle aluminum and made an offset bracket for mine... (The duplexer tuning knobs stick out in front and the cans in the back, so mounting it flush wouldn't allow me to get the door back on.) I needed 2" angle in order to offset it far enoug...
by n9wys
Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Well, everyone... I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth - I'm just taking things slow and easy with this station. My duplexer should arrive today and once I get that "plumbed in", all I'll need to do is put the cabinet cover back on and drag it to the tower site. So far, my conversion...
by n9wys
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:23 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Don't know about that... When I went through the alignment procedure, everything came into spec for me. IIRC, my Deviation EEPOT is set at "68" or "69" to give me 2.4 kc deviation. Maybe if you're trying to overdrive it, it has some sort of cutback/fallback circuit to compensate?...
by n9wys
Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:03 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

I thought 2.5 was the proper deviation for 900 MHz... I know that some of my mobiles can do around 4.5 to 5, but IIRC 900 is "narrowband" and so 2.5 is the correct max level.

At least I have mine set at about 2.4...
by n9wys
Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:45 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

UPDATE: I finally got mine moved to my pair today. (Yes, I'm deliberately taking my time on this!) It is now on freq and once programmed, only needed a little tweak of the RX VCO to get RX LOCK. For some reason, it didn't want to accept a 9 minute timer setting for the ID-er, so I set it at 8 min a...
by n9wys
Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:15 am
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

If anyone is interested... I have 5 more cables needed for tuning these stations than I need. They are Motorola part #TRN7799A, and are one of the items in the "Digital Tuning Kit." The cable consists of a short piece of thin coax with a male BNC on one end, and a short exposed end at the ...
by n9wys
Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Well, I have breathed new life into my station as well! (or, qouting Dr Frankenstein: " It's ALIVE !!! ") I decided not to go as far as Mastertech did with his (I don't really care whether it has a Moto HSO in it or not) so I ordered the one from Alltronics. It came in on Monday and today ...
by n9wys
Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Hey Tony, thats correct, when I read the machine it says SSCB version 4 and TTRC ver. 5, however, I cant write that. I did try disabling the TTRC and I got a warning stating that once I do this the TTRC cannot be enabled. I ignored this, was able to write the station and now get a fail code D83 (SS...
by n9wys
Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?
Replies: 349
Views: 175653

Re: MSF5000 repeaters in 900mhz - any interest?

Well, I finally got a chance to dig into the MSF5000 a bit... I checked the HSP drawer and found (I think) the voltage regulator circiut previously mentioned as being in the PURC5000. In tested it and found 15.6V, 9.6V and 3.3V on the board - bit nothing like what the Vectron HSO wants (+12V and +5V...

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