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by KDN
Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: APX Series Subscribers
Topic: APX QA09000 - Digital Tone Signalling
Replies: 1
Views: 8594

APX QA09000 - Digital Tone Signalling

I've been struggling to get a solid answer from Motorola and without blowing undue money to add QA09000 - Digital Tone Signalling, I was looking for some guidance. QCII on Analog Convention in the APX4000/6000 is a downfall from the Professional Series where you have a number of obtrusive tones to a...
by KDN
Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: APX Series Subscribers
Topic: APX8500 Antenna
Replies: 15
Views: 7553

APX8500 Antenna

Looking into the APX8500 for my agency.

Has anyone installed or had hands on one of these yet?

I've been unable to get a picture of the multiband antenna. Anyone have any experience with it?

Thanks!
by KDN
Sun Oct 30, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: APX Series Subscribers
Topic: APX - Adding AES
Replies: 2
Views: 4782

APX - Adding AES

Looking into adding AES Encyption to a fleet of existing APX6K's. They have a MACE with KG1: ADP, as well as Multikey, if I am reading correctly, it should be as simple as ordering a PCMCIA Crypto update card for the KVL to add it into the radio, correct? Anyone have a ballpark on the cost of an AES...
by KDN
Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: ASTRO25 Series (XTS/XTL 1500/2500/5000) Subscribers
Topic: O3 HHCH Models
Replies: 2
Views: 6271

O3 HHCH Models

In our fleet, we have quite a few O3 HHCH on both 5K's and APX's. All of them on the numeric buttons show the alphabet like standard keypads and we have a stand alone dek box to control the lights and sirens. One of my guys brought me a picture today of an O3 HHCH that shows the 1,2,3 button in gree...
by KDN
Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Repeater LTE Connectivity
Replies: 3
Views: 2605

Re: Repeater LTE Connectivity

Thank you Alex. Depending on the team deployed, some are using analog, other teams are using P25. I'd like to have the flexibility to do both 4 wire and V.24. I assume the Cisco router does the VPN that will allow the PDR to leave the remote location and arrive back in my equipment room to connet to...
by KDN
Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Repeater LTE Connectivity
Replies: 3
Views: 2605

Repeater LTE Connectivity

I am looking for a connectivity solution for a deployable repeater. I currently have a few PDR-3500 for use on special deployments that are normally utilized outside of our coverage area. I am looking for a solution other than a POTS line that will allow my Gold Elite to have console connectivity to...
by KDN
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:40 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: O3 HHCH
Replies: 1
Views: 1995

O3 HHCH

Is the O3 HHCH capable of controlling a siren or is the switchbox still required?
by KDN
Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: APX Migration Assistant
Replies: 0
Views: 1418

APX Migration Assistant

Using 9.00.00 APX Migration Assistant

Converter goes through all the motions but after it seems as it completed, I get an error message "NO CODEPLUG FILES HAVE BEEN CONVERTED"

Any ideas?

Thanks!
by KDN
Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Astro 25 Portable 17.00.00 Release
Replies: 4
Views: 2851

Astro 25 Portable 17.00.00 Release

17.00.00 was release on MOL, December 21st, in the readme file the following reads: New CPS Features Supported: ============================= - Increase the number of zones & channels on the XTS 1500 / 2500 Model 1.5. XTS 1500 now supports 16 Zones / 256 Channels XTS 2500 Model 1.5 now supports ...
by KDN
Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: XTL5000 W3 HHCH
Replies: 0
Views: 634

XTL5000 W3 HHCH

I've been told it is NOT possible to have dual radio, single head control with the 05 or 03 but have been told it is possible with the W3 HHCH. Is this true and if so, what components are needed to make this possible?

Thanks!
by KDN
Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:46 pm
Forum: Software & Firmware Releases & Issues
Topic: Professional Upgrade Kit 5.17.01
Replies: 8
Views: 6049

Professional Upgrade Kit 5.17.01

I upgrade a few radios tonight, an EX600XLS and a few HT1250's. After the firmware update was complete, the codeplug that was in the radio was gone, and a default codeplug was in the radio. I always read the radio before upgrading the firmware so it wasn't an issue for me. Any idea what the idea beh...
by KDN
Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: XTS5000 MDC Decode
Replies: 6
Views: 1201

Re: XTS5000 MDC Decode

I have thought the same thing as well but if I have a HT1250 sitting side by side, the 1250 decodes the MDC flawless but the XTS has some issues.
by KDN
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:52 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: XTS5000 MDC Decode
Replies: 6
Views: 1201

Re: XTS5000 MDC Decode

XTS5000 15.07.00 Under PTT ID ID Display is Checked Scan ID Dispaly is Checked. Issues happened more with Pre I.D.'s It does happen when sitting on a channel or scanning about the same. It does happen with channels going through a repeater, usually a very good signal, it is consistent on a 12.5 or 2...
by KDN
Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: MC3000
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Re: MC3000

I looked at the catalog, I'm thinking of putting the 2 prong PJ-7 headset jacks under the desktop and looking a a descent wireless headset with PTT to allow them the ease of other operations at the same time.

Thanks for the input!
by KDN
Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: MC3000
Replies: 4
Views: 813

MC3000

I have a few MC3000 installed in our communication room at the office and a bunch of guys are complaining about having to pick up the handset and talk or press the button on the unit as we have them mounted on the wall, the best solution would be a mobile remote microphone but parts id has told me t...
by KDN
Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: XTS5000 MDC Decode
Replies: 6
Views: 1201

XTS5000 MDC Decode

Having an issue with XTS5000's decodind MDC I.D.'s. They radios are configured and will decode MDC fine but there are times that they have difficulty decoding I.D.'s that are programmed with an Alias in a call list not displaying. It does happen with I.D.'s not in the call list but not as frequent. ...
by KDN
Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: TPS Signaling - FDNY type of signaling
Replies: 60
Views: 22865

Re: TPS Signaling - FDNY type of signaling

Is it possible for a Gold Elite to decode the TPS Signalling on a conventional channel or can they only be decoded on an XTS/XTL?

Thanks!
by KDN
Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: XTS5000 Model I to Model III
Replies: 1
Views: 623

XTS5000 Model I to Model III

Has anyone taken a Model I and converted it to a Model III?

If so, are their any other physical items needed besides:
-Model III Housing with Flex
-LCD Display
-Key Pad with Flex
-Software Update from Model I to III

Thanks!
by KDN
Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: Motorola Digital and Voice Paging
Topic: Minitor V Frequency Spread
Replies: 2
Views: 2003

Minitor V Frequency Spread

I know this is probably impossible but I have a lot of pressure from departments in the area and was wondering if at all possible. Our Fire Dispatch frequency is 470.3875, the Ops Channel is 460.350, can anyone think of a way to get these frequencies into a Minitor V together or is it as I have disc...
by KDN
Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: XTL5000 O3 Siren
Replies: 1
Views: 820

XTL5000 O3 Siren

I have an XTL5000 currently with a W4 Control Head soon to be an O3 head, is the Motorola Siren capable of interfacing with an O3 head and if so what cables do I need to purchase to interface the DEK with the O3?

Thanks!
by KDN
Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Astro 25 Vista
Replies: 3
Views: 988

Astro 25 Vista

Im having difficulty programming an XTL5000 using 14.00.00 on a Vista Machine with a USB Cable. Anyone have any ideas?
by KDN
Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: XTS5000 M3 Yellow Housing
Replies: 1
Views: 721

XTS5000 M3 Yellow Housing

Having difficulty locating the part number for the kit that has the case with LCD and all already put together for an XTS5000 M3 in Yellow.

Parts ID said there is no "complete kit" but I can remember ordering one in the past.

Thanks!
by KDN
Sat May 08, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: HT1250 Quick Call II
Replies: 4
Views: 1797

HT1250 Quick Call II

We have implimented a UHF Simulcast Narrow Band system in my county, a few departments on the system are using HT1250 with a Quick Call II personality for paging to alert fire and EMS personal, these agencies who are using such are stating their minitors are activating all the time, but the HT1250 a...
by KDN
Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Radio Request Form
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Re: Radio Request Form

I understand that. Currently in our City each bureau, Fire, Police, EMS all have individual purchasing agents who facitilate the purchasing of their radios, we are working towards a Radio Advisory committe to allow all radio purchases to come through one office. With this said, I need to create a fo...
by KDN
Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Radio Request Form
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Radio Request Form

I am in charge of purchasing and ordering all of the Two Way radio equipment for my agency, does anyone have a good form they are willing to share that you pass out to departments when requesting radios?

Thanks!
by KDN
Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: G791 XTL1500 Enhanced Software Capabilities
Replies: 3
Views: 1023

Re: G791 XTL1500 Enhanced Software Capabilities

From what I understand on the XTL1500's that upgrades the radio to 512 Channels, Software ADP and all of the 12.00.00 goodies.
by KDN
Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: Radio Programming
Topic: Vista with Astro USB
Replies: 0
Views: 433

Vista with Astro USB

My good ole trusty laptop finally :o the bed last week!!!!!! I told our purchasing genius that I NEED Windows XP and he urged me that I couldn't have it, Vista was going to work, I have my Astro XTS2500 software installed Version 12.00.00 and it works flawless but I cannot get the USB cable to insta...
by KDN
Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Centracom Elite Dispatch ID
Replies: 2
Views: 556

Centracom Elite Dispatch ID

In my Current Center we are using Centracom Elite Dispatch software. When a Radio Call is sent from the Software, it alerts the radio fine but displays the recieved ID as "1". Where in the configuration can I change this to a unique MDC for my Center?

Thanks in Advanced!
by KDN
Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:22 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: XTS2500 Options
Replies: 2
Views: 759

Re: XTS2500 Options

I am currently using Version 12.00.00 Software, I just remembered reading in the previous notes from 10.00.00 that the FPP has changed and havent seen an updated on it from any of the new relases.

Yes, we are currently workin gon the backbone for OTAR.

Thanks for the help.

KDN
by KDN
Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:31 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: XTS2500 Options
Replies: 2
Views: 759

XTS2500 Options

Gentleman, I am putting together some options for XTS2500 that will be used for a few of my higher up with pretty much any option that is neeeded to give them anything and everything, I have heard some mixed reviews/opinions on Q53 FPP and was wondering if you guys could help me out. I have read in ...
by KDN
Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:34 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: TPS Signaling - FDNY type of signaling
Replies: 60
Views: 22865

Re: TPS Signaling - FDNY type of signaling

Upgraded the Firmware to 12.00.10 and works flawless!

Thanks
by KDN
Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: TPS Signaling - FDNY type of signaling
Replies: 60
Views: 22865

Re: TPS Signaling - FDNY type of signaling

XTS2500 Model II 450-512

100001-000004-3

Q811 - P25 Digital Conventional
Q667 - ADP Encryption

Host Version 9.00.01
DSP 9.00.01

I followed the help file exact still with no luck. . . . Any guidance anyone?
by KDN
Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: TPS Signaling - FDNY type of signaling
Replies: 60
Views: 22865

Re: TPS Signaling - FDNY type of signaling

Could someone send me a codeplug or assist me a little further with this method. . . Tried following the above steps but cannot get it to work.
by KDN
Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: XTS2500 Channel Capacity
Replies: 4
Views: 885

Re: XTS2500 Channel Capacity

Thanks Guys!!!!! Look's like it time to get 12.00.00.
by KDN
Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: XTS2500 Channel Capacity
Replies: 4
Views: 885

XTS2500 Channel Capacity

Looking over some Spec's for 2500's it seems that they are now capable of 870 channels, is this something that an exsisting 8meg 512 Channel radio can be upgraded to with a firmware upgrade?

Thanks for the help.
by KDN
Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Strange ASTRO ID's seen
Replies: 21
Views: 2914

Re: Strange ASTRO ID's seen

Happen to know the Q option by chance?
by KDN
Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:31 am
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Strange ASTRO ID's seen
Replies: 21
Views: 2914

Re: Strange ASTRO ID's seen

Well Thanks. ... . . That was my question. What option needs to be in the Flash to get that feature?
by KDN
Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: Strange ASTRO ID's seen
Replies: 21
Views: 2914

Re: Strange ASTRO ID's seen

What does the radio have to have feature wise to allow this to be used? It is grayed out on my CPS. Any help is welcomed!

Thanx
by KDN
Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Base Station
Replies: 10
Views: 1408

Re: Base Station

It is a UHF Frequency licensed at 300W 500EPR....
by KDN
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Base Station
Replies: 10
Views: 1408

Re: Base Station

> Like what type of use will the base station be used for? Intermittent use or continuous. use of the channel will be a county dispatch center fire dispatch/operations channel > What source power is available? 120 Vac, 240 Vac, single or 3 phase? this will be at a high profile tower site, power is r...
by KDN
Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Base Stations, Repeaters, General Infrastructure
Topic: Base Station
Replies: 10
Views: 1408

Base Station

What is the highest power UHF base station available?

I know that the Quantar is available in 110 watts, how about the mastr III, do they support any higher power?
by KDN
Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Radio Presententation and Assignment
Replies: 3
Views: 723

Re: Radio Presententation and Assignment

They all fall under County Level Emergency Management Staff. We have a spreadsheet that we keep track of the MDC, Serial Number, Alias and Owner for our MDC records so the serial number part is accounted for. I am sure our insurance could provide something just wondering if anyone had one "Radi...
by KDN
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: Radio Presententation and Assignment
Replies: 3
Views: 723

Radio Presententation and Assignment

Hello, We currently switched over all of our Personnel to new portables in the office and are going to be assigning them soon, Does anyone have an agreement that they would be willing to share that you have people sign that states they recieved the radio and they are expected to take care of it? Any...
by KDN
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: XPR6500/6550
Replies: 0
Views: 384

XPR6500/6550

The last time I checked Motorola only has available a 403-470 version of these radios..... Does anyone know if they plan on releasing a 450-512???
by KDN
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: XTS2500 Dust Cover
Replies: 6
Views: 1164

Re: XTS2500 Dust Cover

Does anyone have a MOL Part Number for the IP67 Dustcover for the XTS2500???? I know the option is QA00463AA but came up with nothing when I searched this... Thanks Ah, you're referring to the dust cover from those batch of Marine Corps radios. I've got a partial part number of 1571035M off of one,...
by KDN
Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Legacy Batboard Motorola ASTRO (VSELP/IMBE/AMBE) Equipment Forum
Topic: XTS2500 Dust Cover
Replies: 6
Views: 1164

XTS2500 Dust Cover

Does anyone have a MOL Part Number for the IP67 Dustcover for the XTS2500????
I know the option is QA00463AA but came up with nothing when I searched this...

Thanks
by KDN
Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:42 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: MDC Listing
Replies: 20
Views: 2377

Re: MDC Listing

Yes, badge number is helpful but when you have a 911 center that dispatches 110 police departments, 213 fire departments and 74 ems agencies, you have no choice but to start at 0001 and go to deee..... Thanks for the help so far guys.... Does anyone have a list with all of the numbers in an excel sp...
by KDN
Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: MDC Listing
Replies: 20
Views: 2377

MDC Listing

I am currently working to reassign the MDC's for my county's 911 center.... I was wondering if anyone has a complete list or knows where I can find a complete list of all possible sequences of numbers include hex that are able to be used...

Any help is welcomed...

Thanks
by KDN
Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: MT1500 Fire Service
Replies: 8
Views: 1051

Re: MT1500 Fire Service

Looking a little deeper into the past postings, it seems that the MT1500 does not decode MDC on the radio, a feature that would be benifical to incident commanders! It also seems with the XTS1500 you have 96 channels as compared to the MT1500 you only have 48. Does anyone have a price difference for...
by KDN
Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:20 pm
Forum: General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion
Topic: MT1500 Fire Service
Replies: 8
Views: 1051

MT1500 Fire Service

With the assistance of a few people from my local county and fire deparments, we are putting in a large grant for new radio equipment. Being a huge HT1000 and MT2000 user and having a bunch of them in service, it seems that our best bet will be MT1500's 48 Channel with limited Display. Does anyone h...

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