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by jim202
Sat May 05, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: BEWARE efj44astro Deal going bad..
Replies: 4
Views: 15668

Re: BEWARE efj44astro Deal going bad..

[quote=jim202 post_id=16748 time=1511292419 user_id=424] I know this thread is like 6 years old, but for those that might fall into the same type of problem with any other company, yes file a complaint with the postal service. Then contact the local police where the business is located and try to fi...
by jim202
Sat May 05, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: Harris Public Safety Communications (PSPC) Equipment
Topic: GE Batlabs like website?
Replies: 2
Views: 9173

Re: GE Batlabs like website?

[quote=fineshot1 post_id=16770 time=1524834273 user_id=2020] Is there a GE radio website like there is for motorola forums (batlabs)? If so please include the link - thanks [/quote] The best answer I can provide is there are a number of chat groups that are good places to ask your question in. This ...
by jim202
Sun Feb 04, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: EF Johnson (now part of JVCKenwood)
Topic: 5100 BLANK NO PROGRAM
Replies: 2
Views: 9538

Re: 5100 BLANK NO PROGRAM

[quote=W0VNE post_id=16757 time=1516070682 user_id=12016] I said I was a bit of a noob. This is incorrect. I am a total zeroid. "NO PROGRAM" is an indication that the radio doesn't have any channels programmed. So... If you load any code plug into the radio that error message goes away. Du...
by jim202
Tue Nov 21, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: BEWARE efj44astro Deal going bad..
Replies: 4
Views: 15668

Re: BEWARE efj44astro Deal going bad..

I know this thread is like 6 years old, but for those that might fall into the same type of problem with any other company, yes file a complaint with the postal service. Then contact the local police where the business is located and try to file a theft charge for the equipment not being returned. A...
by jim202
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: EF Johnson (now part of JVCKenwood)
Topic: 51SJ 5100 Problems
Replies: 1
Views: 5848

Re: 51SJ 5100 Problems

Hi everyone, I have acquired an 51SJ Model 2. It is FPP, but I need to make changes to my ID and such. It is running 4.8.10 FW. I have been ok to READ the radio with PCConfigure 2.18.6, but keep getting comm errors when I try to write the changes back to the radio... Any ideas? TIA Chuck K0XM Have ...
by jim202
Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: Midland
Topic: Midland STM1050B programming cable
Replies: 0
Views: 10307

Midland STM1050B programming cable

Looking for a diagram to build a programming cable for a Midland STM1050B radio.

I know I have one, but just can't find it among all my stuff I have. Have a 15 x 20 storage area filled with shelving and a small path between everything. Boxes upon boxes and can't find the cable.

Jim
by jim202
Sat Apr 15, 2017 11:25 pm
Forum: New to Radio?
Topic: Totally lost.
Replies: 2
Views: 20121

Re: Totally lost.

[quote=Grayhound6 post_id=16689 time=1486516738 user_id=12197] I have been reading for some time now about all sorts of radio "info" and for the most part comprehend it well enough for a conversation. From how am waves differ from fm, to QRP and SSB. Where my head starts to spin is at the ...
by jim202
Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: EF Johnson (now part of JVCKenwood)
Topic: any active EFJ users left?
Replies: 13
Views: 17571

Re: any active EFJ users left?

It's been a while since there have been any post here. I am still using both the 5100 and 5300 radios. Have VHF and UHF versions. Not that much UHF activity where I am at, but the VHF activity is doing well. Have the radios set up for both public safety and some ham frequencies. They will do both wi...
by jim202
Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: EF Johnson (now part of JVCKenwood)
Topic: 5300 and rebanding to the 700 MHz segment
Replies: 2
Views: 6363

Re: 5300 and rebanding to the 700 MHz segment

Thanks for the feedback. Have now managed to get it to work.

Jim
by jim202
Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: EF Johnson (now part of JVCKenwood)
Topic: 5300 and rebanding to the 700 MHz segment
Replies: 2
Views: 6363

5300 and rebanding to the 700 MHz segment

Can someone point me in the direction of some helpful comments? I am trying to see if I can get a 5300 mobile I have function in the 773 MHz range. The model number is 242-5477-201AFAB4. On power up it displays 3.17.21 and 4.6.6. Currently using version 2.10.2 software on the radio.

Jim
by jim202
Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: EF Johnson (now part of JVCKenwood)
Topic: trunking on ef johnson 5100
Replies: 3
Views: 8803

Re: trunking on ef johnson 5100

To the best of my knowledge, the software to generate an EFJ systems key has not leaked out of the company. Having been through obtaining a key from EFJ before, it is not that easy. You need to get the form emailed to you. Get the radio systems manager of the system you want to get the key for to si...
by jim202
Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: Kenwood Commercial Products
Topic: 90 series out of band yet?
Replies: 3
Views: 10018

Re: 90 series out of band yet?

You have to get into the codeplug and hex edit each TX and RX channel location. You originally program the channel for 43.525 say if your looking to end up with 52.525. You then go in and hex edit the file. I someplace have a text document that gives all the information. Got it off the internet by d...
by jim202
Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:43 am
Forum: EF Johnson (now part of JVCKenwood)
Topic: trunking on ef johnson 5100
Replies: 3
Views: 8803

Re: trunking on ef johnson 5100

Even though you don't want to transmit, the software requires a key to be able to change any of the system settings. If you don't have a trunking system, you still will need to obtain a systems key in order to build the trunking system.

Jim
by jim202
Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: EF Johnson (now part of JVCKenwood)
Topic: 5300 Programming Nightmare
Replies: 17
Views: 27272

Re: 5300 Programming Nightmare

I have run into a couple of radios where I had to change the program data speed. One radio would only program at the lowest speed available. May not be the problem, but it might be worth a try.

Jim
by jim202
Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:37 am
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Astron RM-50M problem
Replies: 4
Views: 12991

Re: Astron RM-50M problem

I have also seen the output post short to the chassis. Sometimes they get over tightened and this causes the problem. It is easy to lift the wires from
these output terminals and see what happens.