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by KC9UZB
Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Hetrodynes... does it happen with...
Replies: 17
Views: 37978

Re: Hetrodynes... does it happen with...

Damn Mark. Where abouts are you? I'm about 4000 miles to the west.
by KC9UZB
Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: What's a good price for an EFJ 5100 w/P25 + crypto
Replies: 6
Views: 19607

Re: What's a good price for an EFJ 5100 w/P25 + crypto

It would say 5100ES on the front label, the older ones just say 5100. The cable is a standard XTS3000 cable and the software is available through EFJ dealers. Awesome. Well there you go its a standard 5100 with crypto. I guess I'l just shove it on the for sale section and see how it flies. Really d...
by KC9UZB
Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: What's a good price for an EFJ 5100 w/P25 + crypto
Replies: 6
Views: 19607

Re: What's a good price for an EFJ 5100 w/P25 + crypto

It's the full keypad / model 3. Can't remember the exact model but its not the latest.

I dont have any way of reading the radio right now but i can throw in the programming lead and software is probably available from EFJ :)
by KC9UZB
Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: What's a good price for an EFJ 5100 w/P25 + crypto
Replies: 6
Views: 19607

What's a good price for an EFJ 5100 w/P25 + crypto

As above really. I have an EFJ 5100 handheld with P25 and crypto up to AES256 IIRC. It's not FPP though. I believe I paid around $700 for it at Dayton in 2008 from a HS member. It's now surplus to requirements unfortunately. It comes with a few (3 or 4) batteries, and a VHF antenna. I could throw in...
by KC9UZB
Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: TRBO Scan mode PL problem
Replies: 10
Views: 24110

Re: TRBO Scan mode PL problem

I was talking about build quality rather than audio quality :)

I use my DP3400 in analogue mode :baby:
by KC9UZB
Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:53 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: TRBO Scan mode PL problem
Replies: 10
Views: 24110

Re: TRBO Scan mode PL problem

Yeah I just found that out.

I set Ch1 to 433.700 and Ch16 to 433.700, but had to name them 1 + 2.

Ho hum.

Still, can't complain. :D Nice radios.
by KC9UZB
Thu Dec 25, 2008 6:42 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: TRBO Scan mode PL problem
Replies: 10
Views: 24110

Re: TRBO Scan mode PL problem

Eh, I found it. It's under the scan options IIRC. Although since posting the original thread, I found out it's quite useful to have no PL when scanning when in a different area - the freqs are still valid, and it lets you hear traffic you would otherwise need to program a channel for. I gotta say, T...
by KC9UZB
Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: TRBO Scan mode PL problem
Replies: 10
Views: 24110

TRBO Scan mode PL problem

Ok. Probably I'm missing something obvious here, but when in scan mode, my DP3400 (the non display model handheld) ignores my PL on certain channels and works in CSQ mode instead. Annoying. I've had a look in scan, general settings and also on the channel page (I still want to call it conventional p...
by KC9UZB
Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Moto DP3400
Replies: 5
Views: 16417

Re: Moto DP3400

Hah! Motorola reuse chargers for different model lines.. they are not in the business of saving you money mate, they are in the business of selling radios and accessories, and maximizing profit. HOW DARE THEY?!?!?!?!?! :baby: Damn capitalists ;) I may not bother keeping the thing for long - just to...
by KC9UZB
Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Moto DP3400
Replies: 5
Views: 16417

Re: Moto DP3400

LOL.

Thanks.

I just wondered if by some freak chance, Motorola would re-use a charger for a new line of radios.
by KC9UZB
Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Moto DP3400
Replies: 5
Views: 16417

Moto DP3400

What chargers do these puppies use?

I have one on order :baby:
by KC9UZB
Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Upgrading Astro Spectra's
Replies: 14
Views: 31363

Re: Upgrading Astro Spectra's

Remote cable, high-power power cable, and mounting tray included? He should knock off at least $75 if they're not. I *think* they are. I will check - he's currently in the process of upgrading them... If I can do without the DES-XL boards he will knock $35 off each... I'm still debating that point.
by KC9UZB
Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:32 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Upgrading Astro Spectra's
Replies: 14
Views: 31363

Re: Upgrading Astro Spectra's

Quit being a jew Quit being an asshole :baby: Why change a habit of a lifetime I say. I paid $250 for my Q split Astro Spectra Pluses.. $400 seems a bit steep for something you Yanks can't use unless you're the GUBMINT. He should pay me for taking them off my hands lawl. Having said that, they're 1...
by KC9UZB
Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Upgrading Astro Spectra's
Replies: 14
Views: 31363

Re: Upgrading Astro Spectra's

Thanks Josh.

$100 was my 'ideal figure'

He's quoted me $400 after firmware and host/dsp upgrades... Hoping I can beat him down (and hoping he isn't watching this thread :baby: :baby: ).
by KC9UZB
Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Upgrading Astro Spectra's
Replies: 14
Views: 31363

Re: Upgrading Astro Spectra's

Host 9 dsp 6. Dude said he's gonna try and get them uplifted and get back to me with a price lol. if he can do them for $100 a pop i'd be v. happy. :D :D Could outfit a few folks with these Q splitters. Get some P25 going with the hams round here. fake edit :baby: Also fanny around (technical term)...
by KC9UZB
Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:55 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Upgrading Astro Spectra's
Replies: 14
Views: 31363

Re: Upgrading Astro Spectra's

Host 9 dsp 6.

Dude said he's gonna try and get them uplifted and get back to me with a price lol.

if he can do them for $100 a pop i'd be v. happy. :D :D

Could outfit a few folks with these Q splitters. Get some P25 going in the hams round here.
by KC9UZB
Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Upgrading Astro Spectra's
Replies: 14
Views: 31363

Upgrading Astro Spectra's

I might get my hands on some Astro Spectras. These are Q split W9's, with a basic host/dsp and a simple p25 conventional flash.

What is involved in uplifting the host/dsp? I believe I can upgrade the flash with an S-rec (?) myself but IIRC the host/dsp thing is a bit more tricky??
by KC9UZB
Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: P25 repeaters
Replies: 75
Views: 231115

Re: P25 repeaters

I'll commission you to build me a P25 repeater then Matt ;)

Actually I probably couldn't afford it :baby:
by KC9UZB
Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: EQUIPMENT REVIEWS
Topic: Yaesu ft-8800 dual band mobile
Replies: 31
Views: 67216

Re: Yaesu ft-8800 dual band mobile

RJ-11 crimp tool ftw!
by KC9UZB
Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: P25 repeaters
Replies: 75
Views: 231115

Re: P25 repeaters

eh. too many typos and spelling errors in that post to care, except i meant 'in the uk of intelligence'. which kinda proves my point that i dont have any. ho hum. To sum up. I'm not breaking any rules by running P25 - I'm not running crypto, so basically it might not be in the spirit of ham radio, b...
by KC9UZB
Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:11 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: P25 repeaters
Replies: 75
Views: 231115

Re: P25 repeaters

Um. who mentioned crypto? My radio gives me a green light anyway :) Y'all maybe don;t understand, but people are envious of the UK of intelligence. so when, on rare occasions, myself and my friends want to have an intellectual discussion, we get people butting in and being general twats. We switched...
by KC9UZB
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: P25 repeaters
Replies: 75
Views: 231115

Re: P25 repeaters

Bugger that.

I'm an anti social fuck and proud of it :baby:

None of the hams round here even know what PL is, nevermind P25.

(Wowbagger enters from stage left to tell us the difference between IMBE and P25).
by KC9UZB
Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:49 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: P25 repeaters
Replies: 75
Views: 231115

Re: P25 repeaters

Yeah but it stops the hammies and the idiots from hearing what's being said... xD
by KC9UZB
Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: P25 repeaters
Replies: 75
Views: 231115

Re: P25 repeaters

Thanks Dan.

Surprising they came from London, but if they were used I actually have a good idea who they originated from (Her Majesty's Government).

I don't mind paying shipping from the US, although it would be pretty hefty I imagine. But maybe I'll get lucky and find a UK source.

David.
by KC9UZB
Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:55 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: P25 repeaters
Replies: 75
Views: 231115

P25 repeaters

What do you guys do, just scour eBay and 'the labs for quantars(?) ?

I wouldn't mind playing with making a repeater out of a couple of mobile radios (the method over on batlabs) but ideally i'd want something made for the job.

How much would I be looking to shell out for a secondhand P25 repeater?
by KC9UZB
Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Why The XTS 5000
Replies: 70
Views: 144156

Re: Why The XTS 5000

...wow

stick to the south siiiiiiide ;)
by KC9UZB
Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:18 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Spectra plus crypto board in a Saber?
Replies: 3
Views: 8354

Re: Spectra plus crypto board in a Saber?

Ray. I've had it on good authority that it won't work, and getting part numbers requires me to lift the skirt on my AS+ and peek at her :D

That also requires me to not be a lazy twat.

Peter. Replied. Thx.
by KC9UZB
Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: EQUIPMENT REVIEWS
Topic: Yaesu ft-8800 dual band mobile
Replies: 31
Views: 67216

Re: Yaesu ft-8800 dual band mobile

The 8800 does a excellent job at crossbanding - only reason I got one a few years ago :mjban: I'm 99% that's why I got one for $20, it was used to crossband a little to much and burnt up :anus: Send it back to Yaesu and pretend you still have it under warranty. you may get lucky. burnt finals are a...
by KC9UZB
Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:12 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Spectra plus crypto board in a Saber?
Replies: 3
Views: 8354

Spectra plus crypto board in a Saber?

I have a spectra plus here with an XL/OFB combo board in it. I have an AS3 that has the XL board but no OFB...but I need that radio to have OFB. Can I swap these out?

Are there any problems in my plan?
by KC9UZB
Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
Topic: Beacon Hamfest 4/13/08
Replies: 5
Views: 11659

Re: Beacon Hamfest 4/13/08

IF I can drag you know who along with me, James (more like, if I can cadge a lift) I'll be there, but I don't hold out much hope.
by KC9UZB
Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: S-record request for XTS3k
Replies: 0
Views: 29465

S-record request for XTS3k

Does any kind hamsexual have an srec for a poor un-whored *UHF R Split* XTS 3k?

It's a M2 but I'm told it doesn't matter if I use an M3 srec?

Uber whore would be nice. ;) but i'm not fussy.

Many thanks
David ftw.

ps: did I miss anything out?
by KC9UZB
Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:58 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: identical spectras, can I "clone" them?
Replies: 4
Views: 9230

Re: identical spectras, can I "clone" them?

w2wtf wrote:look under "clone" in CPS
Thank you!

I knew it would be simple.

Worked like a charm, now have two identical Spectra Plus's.

Cheers!
ECM.
by KC9UZB
Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: identical spectras, can I "clone" them?
Replies: 4
Views: 9230

Re: identical spectras, can I "clone" them?

They're identical apart from serial numbers :)
by KC9UZB
Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: identical spectras, can I "clone" them?
Replies: 4
Views: 9230

identical spectras, can I "clone" them?

I have two AS Plus's, Q split (LoUHF). One is programmed up with all the channels that I need, everything is hunky dory. The other one is bare and has two channels in it. Can I just take the CP from radio 1 and blow it into radio 2 without any problems? If y'all need more info just ask, I'm running ...
by KC9UZB
Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:26 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Encryption on P25
Replies: 89
Views: 202033

LMAO.

Woomera ftw.

It makes Spadeadam look like someone's back yard, and thats the UK's biggest range/RAF installation :anus: