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MT2000 man

Good day all ! I have a 110Watt UHF A7 Spectra mounted in a CVPI. The antenna is on the middle/center of the trunk. I have been told mixed results that the BEST place to mount the antenna is on the roof of the car, and NOT the trunk. Can anyone provide any info ? Should I move the location to the ro...

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Oh, ok, that explains what that extra box with the knobs on it is used for then :) I would've went for the travel charger (the one that lists for like $90), but I wanted something that you can both TX AND RX with while in the vehicle, without worrying about draining the radio's battery. The Battery ...

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Motorola XTS battery eliminator Part #REX-4424 List $498.00 WTF !?!?! (On that list price !!). Nope, that is definitely not it. I just need a simple battery eliminator. Thanks for the part number though :) Well, looks like I'll be buying the one on "that auction site" for $15. They seem t...

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Does such an item even exist ? I've done a google search, and I did find one unit for the XTS3500 but A - it was an aftermarket accessory, and B - I have no idea of the quality of said unit. I know there is a battery eliminator for the Jedi series that appears on "that auction site" every ...

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X2 with the above. About once a month I usually wipe my radios down with a damp, lint free cloth. It's great for getting dirt / smudges on the display / and just crap in general off the radio. For scratches, and scrapes I think you are probably just better off getting a new housing (if deep scratche...

MT2000 man

So noted, I just recall the literature dating back to early 2003. I wish I could find some of those "communications equipment buyer's guides" I used to have, I had one from 1982, 1983-87 and 1990. That is where I gleamed my info from. Read them over and over when I was in high school &quo...

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From my best memory: MX300-S, 1982 STX PP- 1984 HT600/MT1000- 1986 HT50- 1986/1987 MTX800/810- 1988 MTX900 PP- 1989 STX800 Smartnet 1989 STX821 Smartnet 1990 Systems Saber- 1990 Radius P100/P200- 1988 Saber analog- 1987 GP300/P110- 1992 Astro Saber/Saber SI- 1992 HT1000/MT2000/MTS2000/MTX8000/9000-...

MT2000 man

I agree with the above.

Also, most importantly, try to stay OEM. Not only do they physically fit the radio better, but the quality also seems to be well above most aftermarket brands.

MT2000 man

The 6193 is a much better choice for a speaker mic anyway. I've had both the 6191 (the noise canceling version), and the 6193, and I much prefer the old fashioned NON-noise cancelling 6193 instead. Fits my MTS2000, HT1000, XTS5000, etc. Great mic all around.

You will love your new radio package !

MT2000 man

g8tzl2004 wrote:
Any thoughts?

Yup -

Dump the "fake" charger, and pick up a genuine OEM charger. Who knows what that fake charger will do to your batteries.

MT2000 man

Saw this article from the "other" site, and figured I'd post here for all to see. http://urgentcomm.com/mobile_voice/commentary/firefighter-proof-radio-20110803/ These XTS5000's can really take a beating. From the looks of it, that was the"R" model, but I don't there there is muc...

MT2000 man

Good choice on the JT1000. You simply cannot beat the quality of a good Jedi portable IMO.

MT2000 man

Very true about the MTS2000. It's been so long since I've programmed an MT2000, that I forgot you have to use DOS to program it

MT2000 man

If you want to stay with Motorola, I would recommend an MT2000. Simply because they do both Alpha tags, and MDC1200 right out of the box. The JT1000 is an excellent radio, but can do neither MDC signaling, OR alpha tags (plus, as others have said, it is limited to only 16 channels). So, yes, MT2000 ...

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N4KVE wrote:
MT2000 man wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if they have any new Astro Saber's floating around
I'm still enjoying the practically new one I got from you last year. GARY N4KVE

Yes, that is one GREAT radio, and I'm glad it's being put to good use !

MT2000 man

Hmmm, I wonder if they have any new Astro Saber's floating around

MT2000 man

Good day everyone ! Apologies if this has been discussed here before, but here's my questions; Having only owned the standard Jedi style speaker mic (6193, and 6191) I was curious as to how much better / more rugged these Commander II speaker mics are (besides the obvious, that you can control the v...

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Yup, as Erik has stated above, I'd just go with the XTS2500. More features, same form factor as the 1500, etc. I also would not invest in a XTS3000, or Astro Saber (unless it was a GOOD, cheap buy !). They were fantastic radios for thier time, but the newer 2500, XTS5000, etc. are not only a current...

MT2000 man

I'm using that Comtelco antenna on the back of my 2009 CVPI, and it works excellent !

Here it is on the trunk;

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MT2000 man

If using one as your primary radio (ie - a full 8+ hour shift), then you will find out very quick that the battery life really isn't the greatest. Then again, in a package as small as the 4k, who would expect it to be ? Personally, if I'm using a radio though, I'd like it to at least last me my shif...

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d119 wrote:
bezking wrote:AFAIK the IS Radios are sealed so there is an inert gas inside the case so nothing can combust...
I believe that only applies to ruggedized radios and is for waterproofing.

X2. "R" radios only, and there are no ruggedized Jedi radios.

MT2000 man

XTS2500 Model III would be my choice.

MT2000 man

Yup, defiantly false.

Also, if you have an Impres charger, it IS ok to leave the radio ON in the charger (but DO NOT transmit with it on in the charger).

At least, that's what I've gathered from reading the boards here. If you have a standard rapid charge it WILL fry the battery.

MT2000 man

for gmrs a dash mount spectra or even a maxtrac would work quite well. there are only a few gmrs frequencies and a 32 channel maxtrac would do that easily at 40 watts. a 15 amp power supply would handle that easily. X2 A few years back I had a 16 channel GM300 set up on GMRS. Worked just dandy. You...

MT2000 man

Well, I'm hoping for the best, but as you say, you never know what will happen lol

It IS Motorola we are talking about here, after all

MT2000 man

Hey guess what guys? CTDI has been sent on their merry way. Motorola is bringing the depot back in house, well, it's still staying down in Juarez (I guess the cheap labor was too good to pass up). This will explain why the depot has been *&%($@_@ your repairs so badly the last couple months. Mo...

MT2000 man

Well this is some horse %$*&, sent to Motorola for flat rate, new RF board and Vocon, and the $(*@#)@ is still doing it. Can't imagine it's the mic since it happens in service mode. Back to the depot it goes... Unbelievable ! Seems that depot quality is going downhill as of recently. This is no...

MT2000 man

Sandy Communications IS ESCOMM, FYI. (Well, maybe not him personally, but from the same company :) ). But yes, I LOVE the FDNY knob. I don't know how I've managed without it on my other XTS radios for so long. When I finally upgraded to the XTS5000 (thanks to N7MAQ !), I also decided to go with the ...

MT2000 man

Thanks for the info. ! I kinda figured the LAPD would eventually migrate over to the newer XTS5000's / XTL5000's. Also good info. on the dispatch consoles as well. Being on the other side of the country, (that, and I hardly travel to LA anymore :() I haven't kept too up-to-date on what the LAPD was ...

MT2000 man

Wow, excellent job ! Those radios look factory ! All they are missing is some FDNY knobs lol I switched mine out when I got my XTS5000 (a friend of mine recommend me try one), and let me tell you, WHAT a difference ! Those smaller stock volume knobs suck compared to the larger ones. Sorry, didn't me...

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Hell, I'm not even sure you can even flash an XTS5000 for MODAT. Nope, no MODAT in anything past the XTS 3000. I'm fairly sure the only reason MODAT was in the ASTRO Saber was because LAPD required it before their digital transition, and it likely ended up in the XTS 3000 because it and the ASTRO S...

MT2000 man

What's the flashcode of your 5K ? As was said, it all depends on your flashcode on what signaling options your radio can do, however, most of the 5000's I've seen can at least do MDC signaling. Others MODAT, GE Star, etc. are all flash options. Hell, I'm not even sure you can even flash an XTS5000 f...

MT2000 man

mwb9122 wrote:Is the basic service manual available online anywhere?

PM sent.

MT2000 man

All of my Jedi's have a little "click" to them when you hit the PTT. Not a nice "click" like the XTS5000's have, but a slightly less noticeable "click" (if that makes any sence lol).

MT2000 man

Well sock me sideways !!!

I never knew these things existed !!!

Thanks for the info ! I be reading about them for awhile now . . .

MT2000 man

Ok, speaking of seeing rare / probably non-US radios, can anyone tell me what radio this is ? http://www.motorola.com/web/Business/B2B_Internationalization_Patni/APAC_P1_2_Way_Radios_Documents/Brochures/Static%20Files/impres.pdf?localeId=82 Click on the document ( an older (circa 2003) dated Motorol...

MT2000 man

Yup, according to MOL , it appears to be NLA.

MT2000 man

Ok, I figured I'd bounce this topic back to the top again :) My current carry radio is an XTS5000R on UHF Model III FPP. In the car I have a UHF 110Watt Spectra with an A7 remote mount head. Also carry around my iPhone 4 24/7. Let's see, I'm sure something has changed in the past several years that ...

MT2000 man

My MTS2000 UHF Top display model has Firmware Version 8.73, and I've had it for at LEAST 2 years now. No ideas on to what actually has changed, but if someone finds out, I'd like to know as well

MT2000 man

WOW !! That charger looks really cool !!

Too bad I don't have an APX radio to properly utilize the charger

If this sucker fit the Jedi / XTS series, I'd buy one today !!

MT2000 man

I know that the ID Display was available in the MTS2000 portables as well (pre the "Astro" line) with the proper flashcode package. I have an A4 top display that decodes MDC1200. For example: Your typical 000004-000000-6 flashcode (Smartnet only) will NOT decode MDC1200 ID's. Seems that mo...

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I have the same audio adaptor for my XTS5000. I tried to use my iPhone ear buds and all it did was key the radio as well. Doing some digging, apparently you need the proper threaded 3.5mm headset jack adaptor for any earpiece device to work with this audio adaptor. For further explanation, see this ...

MT2000 man

Ahhh, Radio Po*n

MT2000 man

It's very good to hear about these new radio systems that work, and work well ! I remember during 9/11 the FDNY had to go back to using thier old radio system because their new XTS3500's didn't do so well in the field. What mobiles / portables are being used on the new Astro 25 system ? I'd assume ...

MT2000 man

It's very good to hear about these new radio systems that work, and work well ! I remember during 9/11 the FDNY had to go back to using thier old radio system because their new XTS3500's didn't do so well in the field. What mobiles / portables are being used on the new Astro 25 system ? I'd assume a...

MT2000 man

Good day all, I was looking online and saw this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Motorola-XTS5000-UHF-L-FPP-Astro-Digital-Radio-DES-OFB-/330557487775?pt=2_Way_Radios_FRS&hash=item4cf6c2fa9f Anyone know what antenna this is ? I would assume this stubby UHF antenna is only meant for the new(er) APX line, but ...

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That's interesting to know that some folks here still use the Visar :) I have a Visar in the fleet that gets used a few times a week (light duty, all in a vehicle) and I find it to be a great little radio. Great audio, lightweight, etc. I have the "fat" battery on it now, and it's about du...

MT2000 man

Ah, neat, thanks for clarifying that regarding the Admins / Mods being able to read the PM's. I always thought that most every discussion board the Mods / Admins automatically had access to everyones PM's. Guess I was wrong then :) :) Not that I would mind anyway, I just assumed that the PM system w...

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Also, keep in mind, while the Jedi radios were considered high tier, the MTS2000's in particular were NOT orderable brand new via. most MSS's (UNLESS you were a government agency, public service agency, etc.) if an individual only wanted to order say, 3 or 4 for thier personal radios. Only HT1000's,...

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Agree 100% :) I ALWAYS check the forum everyday for the past 15+ years (since the OLD chat boards), and when it goes down, my family actually gets to see me lol It doesn't go down that much, but when it DOES go down, I defiantly notice it, and I also appreciate the time / effort for those who are fi...

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