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by KC9UZB
Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Encryption on P25
Replies: 89
Views: 202021

Re: Encryption on P25

motorola_otaku wrote:It's mainly the weather. Australia's is pretty close to home, yet yours is, well.. not for me. :ve4uo:
Australia's a big place ;)

I like our weather - it gives me plenty to talk about :ham: :ham: :ham:
by KC9UZB
Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:01 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Encryption on P25
Replies: 89
Views: 202021

Re: Encryption on P25

I'd take .au over your Godforsaken island any day, but that's just me. :mjban: Don't knock it until you've tried it. The island is fine, its the people who live here are the problem mate ;) I'd have said I never ever want to ever visit the Godforsaken United States, but that was before I decided to...
by KC9UZB
Sun Jan 06, 2008 5:16 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Encryption on P25
Replies: 89
Views: 202021

Re: Encryption on P25

mr.syntrx wrote:Depends what country you're in. In VK land it ain't :mjban:
Bloody convicts! :D

Man... I never thought I'd hear myself say "I wish I lived in Oz".
by KC9UZB
Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:22 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: hex editing astro25 cps
Replies: 8
Views: 17554

Alright. I'll work on it tonight and email it over.

Point taken. :baby:
by KC9UZB
Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:16 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: hex editing astro25 cps
Replies: 8
Views: 17554

Mmm, yeah I'm not blaming the batlabs page, its quite out of date, and it assumes the reader has the same working knowledge of the hex editor program as the author, which if you've never played around with one before isn't good. Anyway, I got it working... I'll up the screens I took somewhere if it ...
by KC9UZB
Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: hex editing astro25 cps
Replies: 8
Views: 17554

Thanks :p

Though it looks a little easier to do in Hex Workshop tbh.

I've sent JLX some screenshots which he can host if he wants... I might even write some HTML to do wit hthem if I can be bothered. xD
by KC9UZB
Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: hex editing astro25 cps
Replies: 8
Views: 17554

Nevermind.

I got it worked out, no thanks to the batlabs page. Hex workshop has probably been changed since that guide was written.

If anyone cares I can upload screens or instructions on how to do it... if you're as dumb as me.
by KC9UZB
Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:23 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: hex editing astro25 cps
Replies: 8
Views: 17554

hex editing astro25 cps

My spectra plus is a "Q" split which in theory should go up to at least 438... or not in this case. CPS won't let me enter a freq above 433. I tried following the instructions here: http://www.batlabs.com/wincps.html but to no avail. Has anyone sucessfully edited astro25 mobile cps to expa...
by KC9UZB
Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:43 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: codeplug for astro apectra cps
Replies: 6
Views: 12253

Ahh, thanks.

Someone (thanks dude) hooked me up with a CP last night so I'm GTG. :baby:
by KC9UZB
Sun Nov 04, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: codeplug for astro apectra cps
Replies: 6
Views: 12253

Have you checked codeplugsupersite.com? I thought you were taking the piss until I checked it out :baby: Jeffs right, no Speccy plugs. Doesn't matter what band, model, or whatever... I mean Portable CPS and mobile CPS aren't going to be much different are they, but I wouldn't mind having a play. (W...
by KC9UZB
Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: codeplug for astro apectra cps
Replies: 6
Views: 12253

heh

of course I meant astro spectra... the Apectra hasn't been released yet :baby:

Just call me el-thicko.
by KC9UZB
Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:38 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: codeplug for astro apectra cps
Replies: 6
Views: 12253

codeplug for astro apectra cps

just need a basic test codeplug really, I would just like to familiarise myself with the software while I'm waiting for the programming kit to arrive...

or is that being a bit anal? :baby:

or that said, can I build one myself from scratch with CPS??
by KC9UZB
Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:55 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Ok well I got my spectra plus's for $275 each and a discount on shipping. They came programmed, with power leads and mics + speakers... all brand new acessories. Got a surprise when I checked them out in the service menu, one of them is just a regular astro spectra, not a plus. No big deal really. S...
by KC9UZB
Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:23 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Encryption on P25
Replies: 89
Views: 202021

use a cell phone. Meh. It's only encrypted in the air interface, once its on the backbone anyone can access it if they wanted to :baby: (so I'm told). Anyway - the way I look at it, if you used encryption on the ham bands here, some old fart would know and either report you to OFCOM (our FCC), or t...
by KC9UZB
Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:45 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Why The XTS 5000
Replies: 70
Views: 144152

nigga please! :baby:

(the girls round here are cheap, they get wet for a mere 3k).
by KC9UZB
Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: XTS3000 KVL cable/adaptor
Replies: 6
Views: 12315

lollerskates.

Well I guess I'll be getting in touch with you soon, Jeff... :baby:

DES-XL sexy ftw.
by KC9UZB
Sat Oct 20, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: XTS3000 KVL cable/adaptor
Replies: 6
Views: 12315

I had a feeling it was him.

:baby:

Ok I guess I ought not to be a cheap ass and get a new one huh.
by KC9UZB
Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: XTS3000 KVL cable/adaptor
Replies: 6
Views: 12315

XTS3000 KVL cable/adaptor

I've got a keyloader coming soon - it comes with cable and hirose adaptor for a Saber. To load my 3k, do I just need this off ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-Motorola-Hirose-Keyload-Adapter-XTS5000-XTS3000-KVL_W0QQitemZ140121357349QQihZ004QQcategoryZ109470QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem or will ...
by KC9UZB
Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:12 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Legality of P25 on Ham Bands
Replies: 28
Views: 49830

*cough*

I run MDC just to piss the hammies off... I think it sounds sexay.
by KC9UZB
Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:11 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: DSTAR versus analog -- an audio capture comparison
Replies: 3
Views: 8685

It sounds a lot like DSP7 on my Saber tbh.

The analogue/FM test was fully readable, but very noisy and hard to hear. Digital has the edge there definitely.

ASTOR FTW though. I would say that though I'm a snob.
by KC9UZB
Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:57 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: Legality of P25 on Ham Bands
Replies: 28
Views: 49830

So far we've had no flak from operating P25 on our hammy band (in the UK)... I can only assume its because there's no-one listening...? We have "our" frequency round here where we always chat on analogue, and I have no problems saying "just switch to P25/digital, mate" and lettin...
by KC9UZB
Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:43 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

But if both my spectras were ADP sexy, then they'd be secure "back to back"?
by KC9UZB
Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:30 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Ok thanks Josh :)

BTW if I get the encryption modules, can I get these babies flashed for ADP/software encryption??

I read its a feature of Astro25 products, and a quick google search mentioned the Spectra Plus and ADP in the same context.

Horse mouth information would be nice though.
by KC9UZB
Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:23 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Well this thread makes no sense any more since certain posts were deleted.

:wacker: :wacker: :wacker: :wacker:
by KC9UZB
Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:39 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Ray: Yep thats what I'm thinking - only thing I have to worry about now is if I get hit with import tax... ouch. :)

Thanks to the two Josh's.
by KC9UZB
Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:03 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Had word from the guy host/DSP is 6/6.

Are they still worth $350 each?
by KC9UZB
Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:19 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Ok after I put a wanted ad out on Batlabs i got a response. Astro Spectra Plus, W5 head, flash of 580000004802 and quote "recent revisions". I've been quoted $350 each, comes with mic and speaker. Whats the diff. between a Spectra and a Plus? Is it worth the extra moolah? These are also 50...
by KC9UZB
Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
Topic: Rochdale (UK) Hamfest
Replies: 0
Views: 5478

Rochdale (UK) Hamfest

We call them Rally's over here.... anyway Not much in the way of Motorola gear. I picked up a MC Micro for around $50 (circa). Came with the base speaker/stand, the OEM power supply and one of those sexy L shaped Motorola microphones! It's only the two channel version though, :( and 10W output, but ...
by KC9UZB
Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

The dude says he's sold a lot lately and he hasn't got many left.

I asked him to come back with Host/DSP versions and vocoder info (512 or 1M). I guess if they've all gone by then, more will be along eventually :baby:
by KC9UZB
Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:09 am
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Well he replied to my question about Host/DSP, he said he has no idea how to find it out, but he can ask his radio tech to do it. My gut is telling me two things: 1: Don't touch these things, walk away 2: I could be onto a real bargain here. If I buy one of these and it turns out to have a shitty ho...
by KC9UZB
Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:50 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

heh, hadn't noticed that :baby:

I could do with knowing what Host/DSP these ones are on.

Actually that eBay auction is the same guy... he was offering them for $500 on Batlabs but a buy it now on eBay for $230? :anus:

Ok perhaps this isn't such a good deal after all? :wacker:
by KC9UZB
Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

fake edit:
looks like someone on eBay bought a load from the same auction - model number is the same - with that S instead of P.

http://cgi.ebay.com/MOTOROLA-DIGITAL-AS ... dZViewItem
by KC9UZB
Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:30 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Even NIB with all accessories included, they're still worth $300, tops. That guy is nuts. Yes, T means trunkmount, and the L means 110 watts. The S instead of a P is throwing me off, though.. anyone got a clue what that stands for? Well the guys offered me $240 each if I buy 5 or more (I want two a...
by KC9UZB
Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:25 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

Q - ok thanks Josh:) I've seen one over on Batlabs - $500... :anus: Here's the specs (some of you might recognise who it is, apologies if you're a member here, I'm not doubting you I just need some advice :) ): (5) Motorola Digital Astro Spectra-UHF(403-437)W7 Head - 100 Watt-NEW IN BOX I have a lot...
by KC9UZB
Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:48 pm
Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
Topic: How much for a Spectra?
Replies: 42
Views: 68430

:baby: :baby:

Anyone got a 403-433MHz spectra for sale then? :D IMBE Ftw.

I'm assuming it can be "tweaked" onto the higher part of 433...?

*goes off to batlabs and eGay*