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OK, so I'll start a new topic.....what was the first Motorola radio you ever had? Here's mine: First mobile: 80-D 2 channel Same thing, except I had mine powered off a bench power supply using one of the old enormous HP synthesizers with 120 buttons for TX and the VFO out of a Polorad panadaptor fo...

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A fellow on ebay is selling 2 new 44.645 crystals with free shipping for 8.99 The crystals arrived today. After cleaning the gunk (adhesive) off of the board and soldering in the new crystal the radio sprang to life. Thank you, that's just what the doctor ordered. The customer is happy and I'm happ...

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Satelite wrote:A fellow on ebay is selling 2 new 44.645 crystals with free shipping for 8.99

Thanks, just what the doctor ordered.
And if that doesn't work, I bought a used complete radio for $27.00

Jeff-1.0
wa6fwi

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My Maxtrac decided it wasn't going to hear anything. So start at the antenna and work my way towards the speaker. I got the 45.1 MHz IF going into the "receiver subsystem IC" but I don't have any 44.465 MHz from the crystal Y52. Injecting 44.465 MHz with a signal generator and scope probe ...

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So, how was your Field Day 2013? It snuck up on me, so I wasn't "out there" however, what I did was use it as an opportunity to see how the two antenna systems I put together worked on receiving. Much like NSA, I set the Superbrowser in HRD's DM780 to "Vacuum cleaner mode" and m...

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A couple of pieces of plywood and some screws into the sides of the radio should do what you want.

You can mount microphone clips on the side and speakers on the other side.

"Cheap and dirty"

Jeff

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ICM just quoted me $23.25 each for both crystals, with a one month manufacturing delay. However, if it's the older gear you want to play with... Considered buying one of the DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) units. Most have a TR line and a programmable offset so you can switch between the trans and r...

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Forgot to ask Stay-Con what makes it so much easier? Wondering if its worth it to find that jumper to connect the DEK The VERY short answer is "You have enough buttons to properly control the siren/pa unit." The last thing you need to do is accidentally light up the siren in traffic when ...

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I need a remote mount radio with a control head with the number keypad. I've been wrong in the past, BUT. I have a UHF Astro Spectra and two VHF Spectras. All three are working with the System 9000 Siren/PA box. Yes, you need the remote head version of the radio. The connector plate on the radio ne...

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To those who are looking for the R2001D rf fuse, I ordered the 576-0263 that someone suggested but when I got them the were to wide to fit the fuse holder behind the antenna BNC. It appears that pico fuses come in several widths and from what I can tell only the Littlefuse type 265 fuse is narrow e...

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Well done, thank you.

Jeff

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I ran across this and thought it would be a good source to share.
I don't know if others have stumbled across it or not.
http://www.cryptomuseum.com/crypto/moto ... /index.htm

Jeff

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4n6inv wrote:I just completed a template in Microsoft Word that works BEAUTIFULLY!

Is it available?

Jeff

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Is it that it won't program or is it that it won't work? I know that the frequency ranges are in the software. I'm NOT positive that the VHF ranges don't go down below 146. So that may not be an issue. I do know that on the UHF Astro Spectras I own, The software had to be modified to program below ...

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What and how can I change this? http://www.batlabs.com/astromob.html Depending on which software you have, it's a matter of using a HEX editor to play with the files. I can't stress this enough, MAKE BACK UP COPIES OF EVERYTHING YOU DO. Mother M takes a dim view of it when you ask for a replacement...

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Thankies

Jeff

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Does the narrowbanding affect the GMRS equipment as well?

Thanks

Jeff

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AC5CH wrote: What would I hook the output of the buffer amplifier to?

To start, the DDS is roughly 500 mV into a 600 ohm load.
Various buffer amps from simple to tricky will boost that level to 2-7 V.

There is a Yahoo group for the DDS kits.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/N3ZI_kits/

Jeff

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Do you have a 2553 and just need another one? Most good key places have the chicago lock blanks to make them. As I understand it, Jim has the locks but no keys. I have a key and a matching lock. I also have blanks and a key cutter so I will be making some for him. Having both is critical to make su...

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You might try contacting them directly: Address: 913 WILLOW ST City: SAN JOSE, CA City Region: Northwest San Jose Zip Code: 95125 County: Santa Clara County http://www.city-data.com/businesses/670743053-advanced-computer-controls-san-jose-ca.html Also, there's the "ACC Repair Guy." http://...

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jayres wrote:Shameless plug

And another one: http://www.shopwaresoftware.com/public/shopware.html

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Just a follow up on this.
For some reason I hadn't gotten around to attaching power and ground to the System 9000 PA/Siren unit.
Once I connected that, it's all happy again.

*face palm*

Jeff

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JAYMZ wrote:So, what's everyone doing until the end of the world?

*Grins* Hopefully getting rid of all the ancient Moto stuff I've accumulated over the past 30 years.

Jeff

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After sitting unused in my Jeep Wagoneer for a little over a year, I went to turn on my UHF Astro Spectra and got the following results. Red XMIT light came on. Amber busy light came on. And it hung. No display, nothing. I'm using a W7 head for Remote and have the Sysem 9000 PA/Siren unit and 2 DEK ...

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P25 is not a "requirement" for public safety by the FCC or anyone else, however, it is strongly recommended for interoperability reasons, especially for those agencies who choose to go digital. P25 is a requirement of many grants. Thank you for the response. This answers a several key iss...

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Can you be a little more specific? I'm sorry, I thought I was. Is P25 a mandated requirement for public safety or not. One way or the other, is there a specific link, www.something.gov for example, that states it plainly? My question is related to supporting the communications for a small rural tow...

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Could somebody point me to a link that explains if P25 if a "yes you have to have this" for police radios?

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sglass wrote:HAH I got this via bbm earlier

"Saying your Motorola performs as good as an Icom is not a selling point"

Just had to share it...

Is that anything like, "We suck. But we suck less than the others."?

Jeff

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kd5ual wrote:if you will post the TANAPA of the radio
that poster might be a big help as
he already asked for the TANAPA

Sorry, I think my mind slipped into park when I wasn't looking.

TANAPA: IMUB6002A
Version: R0.5.05.04

Jeff

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ka8ypy wrote:Yes
NO
Yes
NO

Thankies, I'll keep everyone posted if I make any headway instead of turning it into a paperweight.

Jeff

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If you find a lead, let us know. Well, so far, from some of the comments I've heard, the "band limits" aren't in the programming software. They are in the firmware and read from the radio. So, either I need to patch (hex edit) the code plug as read, or go in and modify the firmware to rea...

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Has anyone figured out how to move a 42-50 MHz CDM1550 up into the ham bands yet? The Model Specific link on batlabs still points to modifying the GP300.EXE file which doesn't exist under the Professional CPS software. Is there hope, or should I consider selling the CDM1550 and buying something that...

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I've been asked to provide some suggestions to a local police department for encryption. They're currently using several XTS3000 in the conventional mode.

Thanks
Jeff

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They then showed lots of XTS5000's traveling down a conveyor belt being destroyed. Motorola must be pleased. Not a single one of them is going to make it into the gray market to cut into their profits. That being said, on the other hand, add the costs of gathering them all up and shipping them back...

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Any word on what ever happened to that fellow (Nick) ????? The last rumors I heard, at least a year old, was that the FBI had a renewed interest in Nick. Or better question... Did he ever pay ANYONE on all the money he owes people?? Heh heh heh, this is Nick we're talking about right? On a more sob...

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As long as you disclose to the customer the truth about the item when resold {Example: Reconditioned, B Stock, Parts built, insurance claim item,etc} there is no wrong doing. And to kind of drag this back onto the original topic... This is exactly what Motorola was trying to claim in court. That bo...

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N4KVE wrote:What kind of cable do I need to buy.

You can use one of these to protect the pins on the RIB connector.

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea ... P25M25F-ND

Jeff-1.0

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Anyone have the "manual" for this little mic?

Square speaker mic with a 3-pin connector.
Thanks

Jeff
jangus@socal.rr.com

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Wowbagger wrote:You fail "Copyright, Trademarks, Patents and other IPR 101."

Mea culpa...

But that doesn't change the seriousness of getting caught with that which does not belong to you.

Especially if you do it repeatedly.

Jeff

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Sorry guys, if you are in possession of a Nick radio (with the whored flash code) then you are in fact in violation of Motorola's intellectual property . You have software that you did not pay for and are not licensed to possess. It's no different than buying a computer off ebay with a pirated copy...

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(1) I agree that Motorola will use resources to make a point...but only where they get bang for the one dollar or the two million they may spend. And who, or what was their target? A business, an individual acting in business or some hobbyest? (2) I will make a bet that no amateur who is minding hi...

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I am treating the radio and the software as being no different than a radio with a microphone. I don't see the software as being different than a microphone. Take one away and the radio is essentually worthless. Well, you could always short the PTT line and call for help using morse code. (And a ti...

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One of the problems with the arguments presented within is that Motorola does not offer RSS for sale. They offer licenses and media loaded with said software, but nowhere in the license do they connotate any ownership of the software. Ding...we have a winner. Those of you that "purchased"...

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If you want to report possible fakes to Motorola you can contact the following... Patrick L. Harrington Manager of Intellectual Property Enforcement Motorola Government and Enterprise Mobility Solutions 1301 E. Algonquin Road, SH-3P Schaumburg, Illinois 60196 Email (correspondence): cndt01@email.mo...

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alex wrote:It's even more fun to call up and ask for a programing cable schematic, and you'll get told just look here.

You'll know it's the end of the world as we know it, when MOL tells people to come here for unsupported software.

Jeff

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Johnny Galaga wrote:"He'll keep your old radio alive"

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I figured as much. Go here instead.
http://www.grendel.com/breeze.html

Jeff

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One of our own has a nice write-up on the front of the business section of today's Daily Breeze: http://www.dailybreeze.com/business/articles/4760326.html?showAll=y&c=y Jeff I must have been asleep at the wheel. I didn't know he posted this until I ran into him at the TRW swap meet this morning...

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So, how do you organize/store/protect your cables? Might I suggest one of these? With additional boxes or soft cases inside to organize the individual cables. http://www.amazon.com/U-S-Luggage-Catalog-Case-PV50/dp/B0009DCE6G Unlike most catalog cases, this one has side pockets to stuff all the OTHE...

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smile@2006 wrote:Any idea to edit Rx Tx EEPROM Repeater R100?
I have hex file from rx & tx EEPROM.

The information for the R100 boards seems to be some hashed code.
I haven't tried to figure it out.

Will? You there?

Jeff

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Somebody HAS to have a copy of the service manual.

If so, please contact me.

Jeff

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