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smokeycat · Post by **smokeycat** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 12:11 pm

does the maxon radio,come programmed,the one i got has 2 priority channels,and 12 are programmed into it,and when i press the mic,the rx light comes on,the guy that sent it to me,knows nothing about it,it was given to him new.i havent heard anyone talking on it.can my local radio tech,program it?thank you.

Post by **alex** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 12:27 pm

What are you talking about?

Last I checked, this is a board for motorola information?

chartofmaryland · Post by **chartofmaryland** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 2:14 pm

MAXON PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

Buy the programming interface module part number ( 5lbx3ft ) a large round interface tool, that resembles a sledge hammer. Proceed to access the memory command board by rapidly applying the interface tool to the outer case until you have removed the casing and the memory commands board is exposed. After that, apply 12 VOLTS DC, at 680 AMPS, to the smaller chip located in the center of the memory commands board. There should be atleast one on there, you will notice the "poofs" of ozone that become amisted in the area right above the radio while applying the recommended current to the "commands memory chip". In the ozone that is created from the reaction, you will be able to see the memory programming information.
Take this information and go to a reputable radio seller, such as the ones on the "Batlabs For Sale" web forum. Give them whatever amount of money requested after you state what the requirements are you need from your radio. Thats it !

And that is how you reprogram a MAXON two way radio.

CHART

kmoose · Post by **kmoose** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 2:53 pm

*chuckles*

Jeez, guys...........

smokey? Call your local radio tech(s) and give them the make and model number of the radio. They will know whether or not they have the proper equipment to program your radio. If they don't, then you might try a google search, to see if you can find someone nearby who is a service center.

itjisfo · Post by **itjisfo** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 6:19 pm

now thats funny

Bob W · Post by **Bob W** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 7:17 pm

chartofmaryland wrote:MAXON PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

Buy the programming interface module part number ( 5lbx3ft ) a large round interface tool, that resembles a sledge hammer.

No. That's the RIB for the Uniden Farce crystal controlled radio series. Essentially, you are retuning the channel element. Care must be exercised, as you can easily corrupt the codeplug (that's what goes into the wierd connector above the PTT (Push Then Toss) button) resulting in the unit reverting back to a default of all channels 0 MHz.
The correct hardware / software combination is as follows: Hardware RIB and cable is http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/picture ... _cable.jpg
Proper operation of the software is descibed here: http://www.maxon.com/parsontu.htm#T-20

chartofmaryland · Post by **chartofmaryland** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 12:37 am

I thought you all would like that one.

I have had such experiences with similar units. We had a standard brand 16 ch portable with a speaker mic and the whole bit, when asked to program it, we could never figure it out. So we stated so to the owner, where we found out he wanted to use it on CB ch 19. After he found out it wasn't possible, he said we were the new owners, where we then took the unit to see how far it would fly.
The guy I was working with at the time was working on a pumpkin chucking device for an upcoming day off. I can only tell you it went FAR, and I mean FAR. hehe.

You say we are coming in 5x9 ? Huh, I thought it splattered more like 10x35. Great day for all.

Really on the programming, check google and the rest of the search engines. And don't stop at the first page, keep clicking and you will probably find something.

CHART

olderookie · Post by **olderookie** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 7:15 am

http://www.topaz3.com

maxon is now midland

the smp4004c is what programs most of the current maxon stuff except the newest models
all cable and software.

and as far as starter radios not bad. I had 2 to start but then got wise to the motorola virus.

http://www.popularwireless.com/ubb/Foru ... 02033.html
this link has an ongoing discussion

SmilnDon · Post by **SmilnDon** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 1:07 pm

Actually, the professional two way of Midland, TruTalk and Maxon are now combined with Topaz3. Not sure if it was Topaz3 that took over Midland or if Midland took over Topaz3.

Since this is a "Motorola" BB, you could try the Personal Wireless Bulletin Board at http://www.popularwireless.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi

They deal with the whole spectrum of 2 way communications, but specifically GMRS, FRS and HAM.

Don
WPXY658

mmckenna · Post by **mmckenna** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 2:17 pm

Don,

I checked, and smokey cat has already posted over there, under the name Soulpanther, a few times in the last week. I guess just fishin' around for help. Wish I could help them out a bit more.

kg4lmt · Post by **kg4lmt** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 7:13 pm

Only 12 volts at 680 amps...why stop there. Try 208/277 volts at 800 amps. Or better yet...if you put the radio into the microwave and think really hard...the waves from your brain (i.e. fequencies, pl's, etc.) will be absorbed by the microwave and burned into the radio. And poof, its programmed. Oh yeah, you gotta put the microwave on either the popcorn or the pizza setting.

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 11:09 pm

Put steel twine on the antenna, tie the other end of the 1500ft steel twine to a helium balloon and let it go in a supercell thunderstorm.

JAYMZ · Post by **JAYMZ** » Sun Oct 03, 2004 4:48 am

Since this is starting to go south pretty quick....

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