MTR2000 Locking Up
There is a service bulletin listed in repeater builder referring to a similar issue we had with large multiple MTR-2000 LTR system: https://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/mtr2k/pdf/mtr2000-fsb10174.pdf, very old firmware issue. Updated firmware as bulletin advised, problem became less prevalent but instead of daily, now about every 2 or 3 days. With customers screaming daily, Took cowards way out and installed mechanical timers on each repeater, reset power daily, spaced out one repeater an hour apart, home channel we had a IP remote power switch. TRACOMM
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Dr 3000 /xpr8300 VHF no RX no Tx
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good afternoon I have a problem with a Motorola Dr3000 vhf (xpr8300) the repeater turns on, goes through its entire control cycle and goes into standby, the problem is that it does not transmit or receive, I checked the programming and everything is in order, it does not transmit or receive in either digital or analog. I checked the cables but it does not seem to have any problem, the LEDs remain on in standby, the Power ones and the analog and digital ones, the tx and rx LEDs do not light up when I try to excite it with a radio. do you have any advice? thanks
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ID an antenna..?
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Hi; Does anyone recognize this antenna? It's part of a 4-bay UHF folded dipole array I got from a friend, who in turn bought it (he thinks ebay..?) probably a decade ago or more. It doesn't resemble the homemade offerings from the current Ukraine or Indonesian vendors-- they're constructed from tubing and this is flat stock; about 1cm x 2mm. The black plastic box *could be* 3D-printed but I see circular scratches, rather than straight lines. Obviously nothing like Telewave or DB Products. I'm looking for spacing/pattern info, in the end but also curious as to its origin. Cheers, Bob KK6RQ https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9mb4wxkjk2rsbtym0s1nv/4baydipole-1.jpg?rlkey=aboksgoemorip5meldmx8tp61&st=j6c2lakz&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sif8pdi8mfe1uwmluc03f/4baydipole-2.jpg?rlkey=ye9zoxvvj88jsft9xdv625zx3&st=z2lhuh79&dl=0
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UHF Amp for sale
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I have several of these available. They look to be very clean and test well at 100W out with 1-4W input. I tried them down to 440MHz and there was no change in power output. Crescend makes these in a variety of input power ranges but the only change is the value of the attenuator at the input stage of the amp. In the past I have ordered different value attenuators from Crescend and changed them to 10W input or 25W, etc. $400 each including shipping to lower 48.
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UHF (450 MHz) MSF5000 receive VFO needed
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One of the local repeaters I maintain in N GA developed an issue over the weekend. Stopped receiving and was throwing an E49 error code, which cleared in a few seconds to be replaced with the normal 11 channel indicator. The RX lock light is out, so I'm assuming the VCO might be defective, given the error code. My problem is, I have no spare UHF VCOs. Might anyone have a spare RX VFO for an MSF5000, or if anyone has successfully repaired a failed one, I'd like to hear about what steps you took Thanks... ron KA3JIJ
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GE Delta/Rangr programming
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I have several Deltas and Rangrs that I need to program to eventually use as link or node radios. They both use the X2212 that stores the frequencies. I seen in years past there were a few different devices that people have made up along with software. However most of the links online don’t work. The only 2 things I have found online is one made by KG4LNE and he has a GitHub with the schematic. But I have no idea what software that uses?? The second one I saw was built by NHRC. It’s called the PXP and it also has a GitHub that has the software and schematic and hex file to load into the pic microcontroller. I built the PXP from scratch and for the life of me can’t get it to read or write to the X2212…the software does recognize the pic controller to be correct. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. I rebuilt it 3 different times with the same result. Are there any other ways to program the x2212 that I’m not seeing? (I have the basic control head not the smart one)
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Davis Weather Systems Vantage VUE weather sensor for sale
For sale I have 1 Davis Vantage VUE wireless ISS weather sensor transmitters SKU 6357 . This factory refurbished unit is in full working order with item as brand new including. 1. Wind cups/weather vane, and hardware kit. 2. Built in rain gauge and rain collector cup. 3. mounting hardware (with extra parts included (NOTE:) mounting pole not included, sold separatly). 4. 3-volt battery for operation after sundown, solar activity charges the battery during the day. 5. Assembly/installation guide. These ISS units can handle multiple weather receiver consoles, (SKU# 6351 Davis Vantage Vue Console/Receiver) (not included). We have 2 of these consoles running at our home using one ISS transmitter. The unit proves to be very accurate and reliable, and we are running it on an amateur radio analog repeater system to provide local site weather stats for local users, however it will work equally well as a weather station with the wireless weather sensor console as mentioned above (SKU# 6351 not included). I will ship for $250.00, they are $395.00 new from Davis, and this one is new just refurbished. I have another one that came from the same refurbished lot on my garage and it works great! Please email me at wi9hf@... for pics. Product specs: The Vantage Vue wireless weather station is an all-in-one weather station designed to provide hyper-local weather data. This self-contained, easy to install backyard weather station features rugged, weather-proof housing for years of reliable data. It provides accurate, reliable weather monitoring with real-time data updates every 2.5 seconds. Pair Vantage Vue with WeatherLink Live or an optional WeatherLink Console to access data anywhere, anytime, on the WeatherLink Cloud. Highlights * Industry-leading transmission range of 1,000’/300 m from the sensor suite to a Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue console, WeatherLink Live, EnviroMonitor IP Gateway, or Vantage Connect. * Measures outside temperature and humidity; wind speed and direction; and rainfall. * Solar-powered with battery-backup. * Easy installation with included mounting hardware. * Pair with a WeatherLink Live to access data anywhere, anytime, with WeatherLink Cloud. Thanks for looking, please PM me if interested.
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Tait Equipment UPDATE: Good News-Bad News
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The Good News: I've got approval for disposal of the equipment as I see fit. The Bad News: Due to various scheduling issues and bureaucratic processes, I will be unable to proceed any farther until August. I won't have any inventory or other information until then. Hang in there, we'll get to it. It's just going to take a while. 73, Michael WA7SKG
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Repeater hang time/tail circuit
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Hi everyone. I built myself a repeater with a pair of Kenwood radios, ESP32 based and fully functional (automated beacon, auto/manual mode, screen ...). Although repeater tail is implemented by software (which for me was the fastest and easiest) I would like to experiment in implementing it by hardware. I saw in the past that using a 555 working as monostable would be a neat, easy solution with adjustable components. I looked through the net but couldn't find any circuit used specfically in ham radio repeaters. Would anyone share a circuit like that explaining its connections and so? Thank you in advance for your time! Javier, EA6ALW
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Sinclair Q2220E Rod replacement
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I have 2 duplexers that the rods have been cut and I'm unable to tune them down to the ham bands and I'd like to replace the rods. I've contacted the manufacturer and the cost of the original rods is very high. Has anyone been able to do the rods themselves with standard stainless or invar rods? Thanks in advance! Peter VE9PTR
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2000' spool of FSJ4-75
I have located a "new" spool of FSJ4-75, 2000', in SoCal. I have not personally inspected it, however, the pics I've seen show it still with the corrugated cover on the spool. It is stored upright and it not on a pallet. 44x23x44 and #130. The seller has it for $1,500 PICKED UP. They won't roll it out, so common carrier isn't an option. If anyone has a serious interest in this, contact me off list. Matt AL0R at flyfast.net
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Cdm/gm300 repeater cables
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Hey everybody.. ran into something interesting and was wondering if anybody had any insight on this. So when you look at the picture that I've attached here you can see those cheap little $12 repeater cables you get off of eBay.. I've used them on GM 300S for years and they work perfectly fine. Yesterday I programmed up some CDM 1250 radios and they don't work with these cables. Now what's interesting is I can take my idiomatic controller that works on my gm300s perfectly fine and I used it on the cdms and it also worked perfectly fine. So for whatever reason these little cables will work for the GM 300's but not the CDM radios. Anybody have any thoughts or a workaround on this? Jonny Kf6phx Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android
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Kendecom...
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Our Club has a Kendecom 223 repeater we'd like evaluated and repaired as necessary. Who's the go-to guy anymore? Also, it has always been my understanding that these were quality repeaters. Maybe this is just for the Mark IV receivers? I've read both good and bad about Kendecom. Would we be throwing good $$ after bad? Kevin, are you still building 223 repeaters on the Micor chassis? Dino - KX6D
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Antenna for UHF made in Ukraine-Additional
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Messi & Paolini in Italy makes, at least in my mind, top quality direct bury 75 ohm coax with flooded copper braid, long lasting polyethylene jacket, etc and ships to USA in 3 days, at a reasonable cost. Order direct from their web site. John
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Wacom WP-639 Duplexer question
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Good evening, our club has a Wacom WP-639 four can duplexer as part of our repeater system. Input Fq is 147.915 and Output Fq is 147.315. We have a 600kHz (+) offset. Very simply, our main problem is when we run the transmitter at full power 100 watts, there is a HUGE desense on the receive side of things. When we drop the transmitter power level to around 20-50 watts, the receive side opens WAY up to a large area where people can get into the repeater. As we begin to bring up the transmitter power, "white noise" begins to appear and the receive side starts to desense again. All the cables have been switched to double sheilded cables and all the same wavelength in length. We have the duplexer seperated & sheilded from the transmitter & preamp parts. We have not replaced the antenna feed coax with double sheilded coax yet. Antenna is a Hustler G7 atop a 55' mast. The duplexer was retuned just over 1 year ago. Any suggestions as to what we could look into next? Some of us believe the problem is with the tuning of the duplexer receive cans. Thank you very much.
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Antenna for UHF made in Ukraine
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Someone listed a picture or information on the antenna and I have another ham that’s wanting that information. I believe it’s a DB equivalent.
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Mtr2000 / 3000 power supply repair value.
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Trying to gage the number of failed mtr supplies out there and if it would be beneficial to me to start repairing them. Yes I know how. Have a number of them I have already repaired Thoughts??
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DMR linking software
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Hello Everyone, I'm looking to see if there is software similar to the C-bridge softwares that will allow other DMR repeaters that are not Motorola brand to talk to each other in a network other than using Brandmeister. Looking to run my own DMR server. It's my understanding C-bridge only talk to Motorola equipment I've come to realize all of the radio manufacturers in the commercial space don't want there systems to be able to talk to there competitors equipment via a common protocol. Thank you Steven H N8RLW
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Motorolas for sale
Good morning: I have for sale these Motorola CP185 16 channel UHF portables, they are in good condition and work 100%. Battery seems to last the specified 11 hours on stand-by. One of the radios will come with brand new rapid 1-3 hour desktop charger in original box, one battery, mint shape speaker mic and antenna, and of course the radio. The other will have the battery, and antenna and radio. The radio will easily program for GMRS or Amateur radio use, although it is programmed for GMRS frequencies currently. I have 2 of these and I would like to sell as a pair for $235.00 shipped, but will sell the one with the speaker mic and brand-new charger for $145.00 shipped, and the other one without speaker mic and the new charger for $100.00 shipped. The one that doesn’t have the new charger, again comes with the original charger and all equipment works 100%. The Motorola CP185 radio is a 16 channel handheld unit that is ideal for educational institutions, retail, and hospitality businesses. The CP185 transmits using analog UHF or VHF frequencies, and can be programmed to work with other Motorola, Icom, and Kenwood analog radios. The Motorola CP185 includes a monochrome display, so your channels can be named to help cut down on employee confusion. There are 5 dealer programmable buttons that can be set to features such as: backlight ON/OFF toggle, keypad lock, power level, monitor, volume set, and more. Motorola CP185 radio highlights · Analog only transmissions · 16 channels · Monochrome display · UHF (435-480 MHz) or VHF (136-174 MHz*) frequency bands · 4 Watts (UHF) or 5 Watts (VHF) max power output · 11 hours battery life and up to 16 with hi-cap battery · 5 programmable buttons · 2 year Motorola warranty Please email me at wi9hf@... if interested. 73’s Chad
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GM900 TX tuning, lacking GTF180
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Hi all, I'm currently working on a pair of Motorola GM900 to replace the TX/RX in one of our UHF repeaters. I could program them with a RIB on the right frequency and they both work, the repeater is working OK. Now I want to align them as precisely as possible with the "tuning procedure" as found in the service manual. Unfortunately, this procedure needs a GTF180 test box which I don't have. Nowhere is the GTF180 described and where the different signals have to be fed into the radio. The transmit deviation balance says a 80 Hz and a 1000Hz is to be injected into the test box. Does someone know WHERE these signals are to be fed or has a GTF180 diagram and manual ? Thanks for any help, 73 Patrick
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