Mtr2000 blinking red then solid red
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So after the fiasco with the blue mad cable which never worked for me btw, had a chance to program the mtr2000. It*s an uhf station 40 watt and it was originally all green when I first got it. Read the file and saved it. Now when I program it goes into a boot loop of sort and then eventually goes red. just nice have I managed to get all green but lost it. The error log says I have an error but new to this platform I am unsure.
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VHF Range 2 Quantar
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Friends, I have a gold colored VHF Range 2 Quantar on my bench. I am using RVN5002 Version R14.10.00. My Quantar is currently programmed for frequencies in the mid-150s. After powerup the RX and TX VCOs are happy and the station appears to be green. I did a quick test to see if it would be happy with a TX frequency of 146.895 MHz and a receive frequency of 146.295 MHz. With those frequencies, the TX and RX VCOs failed to lock which was disappointing but not much of a surprise. I wrote the original commercial band code plug back to the unit and it is happy again. I realize we really need the Range 1 VHF equipment, but that seems to be rather scarce. The range 2 equipment is readily available to me. I have noted that may HAMS seem to be using the Range 2 units for pairs above 146 MHz. Four of the five repeaters on our system are above 146 MHz, so I was hoping to use this. Is it practical? I have a fair amount of equipment including an HP8935 and a 8920 and a decent RF lab to work in. Is it safe to assume all the VHF Quantars under $1000 on ebay are Range 2 units. Most of the vendors either do not know or do not want to advertise what they actually have. I could not find even one that claims to be VHF Range 1. Thanks! Jeff KC8VFN
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Testing a WACOM WP-678-R2 with a Nanovna-F
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Gentlemen, What is the "Proper" way to tune a 443mhz bpbr Wacom ? S11 with a 50 ohm load at the antenna port or S21 ? I can "see" ( and tune ) the notch on S11 , but the notch is symmetrical. The capacitor doesn't seem to "band pass" ( at least on S11 ). the capacitor does affect the notch so it is in circuit. Thanks in Advance Don W4DNR
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Steps to setup a MTR2000 internal repeater mode
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I have a MTR2000 matched with a Arcom controller. I would like to test out the MTR in repeater mode only (without the Arcom). Not only would this allow me to run the MTR without the controller (in case it goes down) but also want to do some audio comparisons. I have tried through the software and have been unable to do this. I am sure that I am just missing a step here or there to make this happen. Could someone please post the steps or point me to where I can read the steps online. So far I have not found this. TIA Robert KD4YDC
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Bluemax 49 crap cable and mtr2000
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Ordered one of these cables to get the Mtr to read and after spending 3 hours of my life I will never get back cable refused to install. anyone else have this issue where no matter what you do as an experienced computer user, not get the cable to install. either it*s the language is wrong or just won*t work. a 3 computers all windows 32 bit with a com port. I tried making the cable myself and could not get the pin out correctly
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Motorola R2600 VGA Output
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So some of you may remember I made a post about a year ago trying to get an external monitor working on my Motorola R2600 service monitor. I had hacked up a VGA cable and soldered it to a DB9 connector and managed to find an Acer monitor model that just plugged and played with the video output of the service monitor. Well, I was never happy with it and it was always fuzzy and RF would get into it occasionally. So I attempted to make a new cable using CAT6 and a DB15 connector. Well, that didn't work at all and my once working monitor said cable not connected. I was stupid and threw away the old cable and now it's gone so I can't go back to a known working cable. After this didn't work, I bought one of those Chinese GBS8200 video converter boards and ran the RGB, ground, and sync lines to it and the board still said no input signal. So now I'm scratching my head, did I do something wrong or did the video output on my 2600 up and die. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on what to do? This is the service monitor I use on my bench and I liked having the big external display to work on things.
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Vertex Alignment Cable T9101628 or equivalent
Am looking for the 25-pin DSUB alignment cable that goes with Vertex FIF-12 programmer and CT-49 alignment software. Have the FIF-12 interface and frequency programming interface, but not this cable. The part number above is a Motorola replacement part number, but not clear if the connector on this cable is small DIN-type or larger DIN-9 (older part number was AAF26X002). My FIF-12 uses smaller connector similar to later PC-keyboard so I'd need the smaller DIN connector cable for that one. I also have a FIF-8 programmer but no alignment cable for that one either (believe this is Vertex cable CT-88 and it uses the larger DIN-connector). Not sure if CT-49 software would work with this older interface even if I had the cable, but VX-5500 radios are sitting in the garage waiting after re-writing the code to get them down to ham frequencies, so any help to finish the job and get them tuned up would be appreciated!
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File Notifications
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#file-notice
Ramesh Dhami \(VA3UV\) <Ramesh@...> added folder /Motorola 2600 Series Communications Test Set The following items have been added to the Files area of the [email protected] group. /Motorola 2600 Series Communications Test Set/Motorola 2600 Series to VGA Cable.pdf By: Ramesh Dhami \(VA3UV\) <Ramesh@...> Description: Motorola 2600 Series Test Set DB9 RGB Output to VGA Monitor Interface Cable
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Kenwood TK 8360 question
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Hi all, I have several Kenwood TK8302 mobile radios That need to be realigned every couple of megahertz to work in the 440 ham band which is kind of annoying. Going to use those radios for links on my repeater system. My real question here today is I'm looking at a Kenwood TK8360 UHF radio that says it covers 450 to 520. Is this radio going to cover the 440-2470 amateur band entirely without having to realign the VCO all the time? I have that TK8180 which covers the entire UHF amateur radio band with no problem at all, just looking for another radio that would do the same thing. Looking for commercial radios. Chad Nelson WI9HF/WRPL979 Janesville Wisconsin 608-754-8671 Send from my spectrum iPhone 16.
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Andrew 7/8" Hardline Connector Needed
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I have a length of the older SOLID CENTER CONDUCTOR 7/8§ hardline and need one connector. I am not particular about the gender but an ※N§ female would be most useful. If one is available please contact me off list with your price including shipping to 34221. I would like to have this mid week next week if possible. If you do not HAVE a connector but know what MODEL NUMBER this type is, it might also be helpful. The cable is NOT the very old SPIRAL type but is the concentric circle type solid center. Thanks in advance. Milke, K4CVL
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Ctcss Board
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Hi to all, I just bought this ctcss board on a local hamfest but cant seam to find the documentation of it. I am hopping a member would reconnize the make and model. Thank you for looking. Best 73 Carl Va2cmb
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Recommended VHF transceiver to use on NB 12.5 kc splinter frequencies
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Hi folks, I'm in Wa. state and WWARA has authorized me a NB rpt. pair 146.6875 out / 146.0875 in. (2.5 kc / 12.5 kc ch. spacing) My rpt. is a Motorola Quanter. I now am searching for compatible radios that will operate on the "splinter" fxs. The radios must have the proper "IF" filters on rec. for NB. I have heard that the Motorola CM300 "May" be usable for NB use. I have a few Mot ASTRO Spectra mobile trunk mount radios. I have read that if they are labeled "2.5 kc" they may be usable. I have not checked the Astro Spectra radios yet. (FCC id #) Any ideas of compatible radios for me to tell our radio club about? (So they can utilize the rpt...LOL) I appreciate any guidance or transceiver advice. Tim AE7TH Vashon Is. Wa.
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GPIO & DMK URI
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I'm looking for some help with getting a GPIO command setup for a repeater disable function. We have had a little bit of interference from so people and want to be able to turn the repeater off for a few to try and get them to stop. I'm running a Pi 3B+ with a DMK URI with ASL3, has anyone here done this before? Thanks, KC0AMP
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Looking for used reliable UHF repeater
Good morning everyone and happy Saint Patty's day! Does anyone have a used fairly inexpensive UHF repeater that I can purchase for a back up system? Chad Nelson WI9HF/WRPL979 Janesville Wisconsin 608-754-8671 Send from my spectrum iPhone 16.
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Tait TB-9300 Repeaters for sale
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Good afternoon, I have a couple of the Tait TB-9300 VHF repeaters for sale - currently they are set for Tier 3 DMR Trunking. These are complete units - reciter, 100w PA, and 48vdc to 24vdc power supply. These are dated May 2013 and working when removed from service. The reciter says 148-174 MHz and the PA 136-174 MHz. I have programmed ham frequencies down to 145.270 TX / 144.670 RX and the VCO stayed locked on the reciter unit. Does anyone have an interest in these either as a complete unit or as spare parts? I'm willing to part them out if someone needs parts. Module / parts would include the PA, Receiter, power supply and chassis. Contact me off list with offers or for pictures. James Adkins 417-834-5787 (cell) Amateur Callsign = KB0NHX GMRS Callsign = WROQ478 www.nixahams.net www.smlrs.info "Raise the standards . . . If the people lead, eventually the leaders will follow" "Those saying it can't be done should get out of the way of those doing it" - Chinese Proverb
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Some GE Delta S vhf radios - free
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Hi all I inherited several GE Delta -S radios, 4 or 5, that have been tuned for the 2m ham radio band. These were main + Spares for a split radio 2m repeater that has since been converted to a digital mode repeater. These have the 100w pa in them. I also have the programmer and a DOS program to update them. I live in Ellwood City PA, about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh PA. Local pickup in the area only! I am not interested in boxing, packing and shipping them cross country. These radios are free to a good home, use them for repeaters, or remote receivers or internet remote base stations, mobile radios, base stations, packet, detach the RF deck and use them as 100w amplifiers. Whatever floats your canoe. If interested, contact me direct at N3SDO1@... 73 Ed
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running autopatch
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Hi all, I am running an Arcom rc210 repeater controller at a tower site that has no phone line, and I don*t want to pay for one. Is there a way to use a data package from an ISP over the cellular network to connect to the autopatch and controller? This is a fairly new venture for me so I have no clue how to make this work. I suppose I could use Magic Jack, but would I need a router to connect to the Cellular network then hardwire into the controller? Thanks, Chad WI9HF
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2025 SVHFS Conference Update
Below is an update on the schedule of speakers and presentations for the Southeastern VHF Society Conference. The conference will be held at the Quality Inn at Exit #4 in Clarksville, TN April 4-5, 2025. This is an opportunity to meet other VHF+ enthusiasts, learn, exchange ideas, and have FUN. The $69 registration fee for the conference is required, and it includes a 1 year membership in the SVHFS. Details are here: https://svhfs.org/wp/2025-conference/. Advance registration is highly recommended as the hotel requires a head count in order to prepare the food for the event. There will be door prizes given away at the banquet on Saturday evening. Feel free to contact me via email if you have any questions: RobinK4IDC@.... Preliminary 2025 SVHFS Conference Schedule Friday 8:00 AM Registration 9:00 Charles Osborne -K4CSO 每 RF Zero - 30 min 9:30 Robin Midgett 每 K4IDC 每 RF Zero 2 Meter Beacon- 30 min 10:00 Bob Lear 每 W4ZST Power Dividers and Cable Loops 每 30 min 10:30 15 Minute Break 10:45 Mike Stipick 每 KC4RI 每 5.7 GHz SDR Transceiver - 45 min 11:30 Bill Pence 每 Grid Square Locator 每 30 min 12:00 PM Lunch - Steve and Sandra Kostro 每 Designing a Multi Band Transverter 1:15 2:00 Paul Wielozenski - K4PEW - VHF Nets 每 30 min 2:30 Ben Lowe 每 Rover Radiators 每 30 min 3:00 George Presley 每 10 GHz Beacon 每 30 min 4:00 Charles Osborne / Kent O* Dell 每 10GHz Antenna test Range - 30 min 5:00 Dinner 每On your own 7:00 Swap Fest and Hospitality Suite Saturday 9:00 AM Brian McCarthy 每 Lunar Rover Truck, 2.3GHz Amp 每 1 hour 10:00 Peter Van Horne 每 KA6U - Moon Bounce Rover 每 45 min 10:45 15 Minute Break 11:00 Chris Arthur - NV4B 每 45 min 12:00 PM Lunch - On your own 1:30 Larry Cagle - K4WLO 每 Meteor Scatter with MSK144 - 45 min 2:15 SVHFS Business Meeting 3:00 每 5:00 Rover Round Up and 10GHz Antenna Range 6:00 Social Hour- Hotel Bar 7:00 Dinner Banquet followed by the Door Prize Extravaganza! Thanks, Robin Midgett K4IDC Thanks, Robin Midgett K4IDC
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19 inch rack mount cabinet for sale.
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Hi everyone, I have a large, unable to be shipped, approximately 7 foot tall open rack with 19 inch rack rails that I'm thinking about selling. Would like something a little bit smaller and enclosed if possible. Wonder if anyone is interested in swapping a smaller one for this large one? It would have to be picked up in Janesville Wisconsin Since it's unable to be shipped. If anyone wants to pick it up for purchase, $70, but I would also be willing to swap even up for a smaller one. This rack even has a built-in power strip for equipment power obviously :-). Chad Nelson WI9HF/WRPL979 Janesville Wisconsin 608-754-8671 Send from my spectrum iPhone 16.
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Quantar TFD6512A Preselector Filter
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Friends, I need to retune the subject preselector and was wondering if there are any procedures someone could share or point me to. I have a HP8320B and a HP8935 to do the work with, but I could not find any procedures in either the Instruction manual or the service manual. Perhaps I overlooked it. Thanks! Jeff KC8VFN
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