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Hello all, Sorry to bring a post back from the dead but: The FD recently (about 6 months ago) purchased a VXR-7000 VHF repeater, along with duplexer, antenna, etc., for a supplemental repeater. We have noticed that there is a considerable delay in the repeater keying up transmissions. It appears tha...

Hello, Is there a way to go into "Dealer Mode" with the Windows version of CE-27 software? I have CE27 Version 1.00 obtained through Motorola for the VXR-7000 Repeater, however I can not figure out how to get into Dealer Mode. Some of the functions are disabled. Something similar to ce27 -...

Hello, I currently have an ICOM IC-FR3000 VHF repeater that I would like to enable telephone interconnect. I also have the software, and from what I can tell the radio is set-up exactly like it says in the manual. Here's the problem: No interconnect at all. I have tried to connect to the FR3000 with...

Hello, A friend of mine purchased a Yaesu VX-170 radio and is interested in listening to public safety frequencies in the area. All the frequencies have so far been easy to program without any problem except for one. 155.7525. We are unable to enter it at all with the software. I thought it may be t...

Hello, Has anyone had much experience with the ICOM FR-3000 repeaters. From the literature I've read they seem to be a pretty good unit at a reasonable price. Would someone recommend this unit for a stand-alone repeater for a fire department? The intended use will be for tactical communications of u...

Hello, I have been a Motorola fan all my life, but have finally started looking at other brands. The Motorola feature that I would like to have that is not a common feature of other radios is MDC-1200 PTT-ID compatability. What models have this feature? I have seen 1 Icom portable(F50), 1 Kenwood po...

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Can anyone tell me the pinouts of the Vertex CT-70 or CT-71 cable? Any information would be very helpful.

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Hello, Does anyone know what pins I need to use to program a Vertex VX-6000? It doesn't have an 8 pin microphone jack like the other radios I've programmed, although the microphone connects to the cable with an 8 pin jack. Can I use an 8 pin coupling to connect the programming cable to the microphon...