Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM
It appears my L button doesn't work half the time, guess I need to take my keyboard apart and clean it. Jeff On 7/16/2010, kb1sph kb1...@wqex694.info wrote: Ok, I'm playing around with my Kenwood TKR-820 a bit. I've found the instructions for HEX editing the channel and ctcss information after reading it from the EEPROM, and they work great. But there's nothing about DCS. I'm wiing to try and decipher how to get the DCS, but I need a look at the information from a chip that contains DCS information. Since I don't have a real programmer I can't change mine and then look at it. So if anyone has a TKR-820 with DCS in it and a EEPROM reader, it would be greatly appreciated if you are wiling to read the chip with PonyProg2000 (http://www.lancos.com/ppwin95.html) and send me a copy. Thanks, Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM
Ok, let me make it a little more clear for anybody that might not have understood the first message. (No offense intended Eric) A Kenwood TKR-820 repeater has CTCSS and DCS encoding and decoding built into it with an on-board controller. The configuration is stored in a EEPROM chip, 93C46 (or 93LC46). What I'm trying to do is figure out how to change the configuration without using the expensive Kenwood programmers, unfortunately this one isn't just a simple cable. I have a serial EEPROM reader/writer, so I used instructions found in the repeater-builder archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com/msg63481.html to modify the configuration for the ctcss tones. Unfortunately, the person who wrote that article didn't figure out the DCS configuration. So I'm hoping that someone who has a TKR-820 already configured for DCS has the ability to read the EEPROM chip as well and send me a copy. I hope that clears it up a little more. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:24 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM Jeff, I suspect you may be headed for disappointment. CTCSS (PL) and CDCSS (DPL) are handled differently within the radio. While the former is audio, albeit sub-audible, the latter requires a DC connection to the modulator in order to create the DCS signal at a 134.4 Hz rate. In other words the CTCSS hardware will not work for CDCSS. Perhaps some readers who have TKR-820 stations with CDCSS capability can advise you about the modifications and/or optional modules that are necessary to handle DCS. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kb1...@wqex694.info Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 7:03 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM Ok, I'm playing around with my Kenwood TKR-820 a bit. I've found the instructions for HEX editing the channel and ctcss information after reading it from the EEPROM, and they work great. But there's nothing about DCS. I'm wiing to try and decipher how to get the DCS, but I need a look at the information from a chip that contains DCS information. Since I don't have a real programmer I can't change mine and then look at it. So if anyone has a TKR-820 with DCS in it and a EEPROM reader, it would be greatly appreciated if you are wiling to read the chip with PonyProg2000 (http://www.lancos.com/ppwin95.html) and send me a copy. Thanks, Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM
Well I'm not particularly needing any one code at the moment, just trying to figure out how exactly to figure out the hex codes. Thanks for the great tutorial on the rest. It makes it easy to change the config when I want instead of having to call someone with a programmer. Now if I can find a connector that goes into the socket on top of the display board I could just wire up a connection to the ICSP connector on my board and make it easier for the frequencies. This information should be put on the repeater-builder web site if it's not already. I couldn't find it, but maybe I didn't look close enough. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: DCFluX dcf...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 12:35 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM Hey, I didn't need DCS at the time. Looks like TX code is at 80-81 Hex, and RX code is 82-83 81 EC = D023N 81 E6 = D026N What DCS code do you need? On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 8:46 PM, Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info wrote: Ok, let me make it a little more clear for anybody that might not have understood the first message. (No offense intended Eric) A Kenwood TKR-820 repeater has CTCSS and DCS encoding and decoding built into it with an on-board controller. The configuration is stored in a EEPROM chip, 93C46 (or 93LC46). What I'm trying to do is figure out how to change the configuration without using the expensive Kenwood programmers, unfortunately this one isn't just a simple cable. I have a serial EEPROM reader/writer, so I used instructions found in the repeater-builder archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com/msg63481.html to modify the configuration for the ctcss tones. Unfortunately, the person who wrote that article didn't figure out the DCS configuration. So I'm hoping that someone who has a TKR-820 already configured for DCS has the ability to read the EEPROM chip as well and send me a copy. I hope that clears it up a little more. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@verizon.net Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:24 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM Jeff, I suspect you may be headed for disappointment. CTCSS (PL) and CDCSS (DPL) are handled differently within the radio. While the former is audio, albeit sub-audible, the latter requires a DC connection to the modulator in order to create the DCS signal at a 134.4 Hz rate. In other words the CTCSS hardware will not work for CDCSS. Perhaps some readers who have TKR-820 stations with CDCSS capability can advise you about the modifications and/or optional modules that are necessary to handle DCS. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kb1...@wqex694.info Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 7:03 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM Ok, I'm playing around with my Kenwood TKR-820 a bit. I've found the instructions for HEX editing the channel and ctcss information after reading it from the EEPROM, and they work great. But there's nothing about DCS. I'm wiing to try and decipher how to get the DCS, but I need a look at the information from a chip that contains DCS information. Since I don't have a real programmer I can't change mine and then look at it. So if anyone has a TKR-820 with DCS in it and a EEPROM reader, it would be greatly appreciated if you are wiling to read the chip with PonyProg2000 (http://www.lancos.com/ppwin95.html) and send me a copy. Thanks, Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM
Skipp, sent you a message, but sometimes messages from my domain are put in spam on yahoo. I still haven't figured out why, so if you don't get it in your inbox, check the spam folder. Jeff -- From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 12:51 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM Hi Jeff, I have a few DCS TKR-720/820 Eprom files in my collection. Email me direct if you haven't got it figured out by the weekend. I have a KPT-50, the software and the ponyprog setup you have so I can help as time allows. With that software and an inexpensive EEprom Programmer easily found on Ebay... you can do a lot of neat stuff... like the mentioned. cheers, skipp025 at yahoo.com --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@... wrote: Ok, let me make it a little more clear for anybody that might not have understood the first message. (No offense intended Eric) A Kenwood TKR-820 repeater has CTCSS and DCS encoding and decoding built into it with an on-board controller. The configuration is stored in a EEPROM chip, 93C46 (or 93LC46). What I'm trying to do is figure out how to change the configuration without using the expensive Kenwood programmers, unfortunately this one isn't just a simple cable. I have a serial EEPROM reader/writer, so I used instructions found in the repeater-builder archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com/msg63481.html to modify the configuration for the ctcss tones. Unfortunately, the person who wrote that article didn't figure out the DCS configuration. So I'm hoping that someone who has a TKR-820 already configured for DCS has the ability to read the EEPROM chip as well and send me a copy. I hope that clears it up a little more. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: Eric Lemmon wb6...@... Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:24 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM Jeff, I suspect you may be headed for disappointment. CTCSS (PL) and CDCSS (DPL) are handled differently within the radio. While the former is audio, albeit sub-audible, the latter requires a DC connection to the modulator in order to create the DCS signal at a 134.4 Hz rate. In other words the CTCSS hardware will not work for CDCSS. Perhaps some readers who have TKR-820 stations with CDCSS capability can advise you about the modifications and/or optional modules that are necessary to handle DCS. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kb1...@... Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 7:03 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] TKR-820 CTCSS/DCS EEPROM Ok, I'm playing around with my Kenwood TKR-820 a bit. I've found the instructions for HEX editing the channel and ctcss information after reading it from the EEPROM, and they work great. But there's nothing about DCS. I'm wiing to try and decipher how to get the DCS, but I need a look at the information from a chip that contains DCS information. Since I don't have a real programmer I can't change mine and then look at it. So if anyone has a TKR-820 with DCS in it and a EEPROM reader, it would be greatly appreciated if you are wiling to read the chip with PonyProg2000 (http://www.lancos.com/ppwin95.html) and send me a copy. Thanks, Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops
If everyone using them had a GMRS license (one license covers the family) you could probably get away with using GMRS frequencies, but not FRS. Some part 90 radios were certified for part 95 as well, mostly Kenwood I think. Motorola radios were not part 95 certified usually because of the digital capabilities (MDC, STAR) and Motorola didn't want to sell cheap radios, they're a bit greedy and wanted the big bucks from commercial. Of course, that doesn't stop some of us from using them anyway. In the end, it's up to you, but I would say no to FRS. An alternative may be to find some cheap MURS radios. They are license free and I think they're allowed up to 2 watts as opposed to the 500mw FRS. Also, if they are using bubble pack FRS radios on a channel higher than 7, chances are (if they are made within the last few years) they are just as powerful as the LMR radios. The only difference is usually the antenna, they probably have the equivalent to a stubby uhf antenna on the LMR radios, which does make a difference in range. I really do not think it would help the range too much, unless you're talking about using mobiles, then I would definitely say no to doing it. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: Chris Curtis demo...@rollanet.org Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:29 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops I pastor a motorcycle ministry and have no problem saying no to illegal or fringe favors from fellow church members. I also try to help them find a legal solution to whatever problem/project they have. Good luck Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of KD5SFA Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:24 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops If a person whom you knew and is involved in a number of church youth camps activities asked you to program FRS frequencies into a 4w UHF HT type accepted for LMR would you do so ? It would only be for extended range at camp. My gut is to tell him no... Sorry for the slightly off topic postI just need a little extra thought on the subject... Bad thing is the person asking is the captain of my Volunteer FD. 73, Jon Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2962 - Release Date: 07/13/10 06:36:00 Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops
Nothing if you're name is roger. From: Larry Horlick Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 10:02 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops Hey, what's wrong with a roger beep?'beep' On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:56 PM, skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com wrote: If a person whom you knew and is involved in a number of church youth camps activities asked you to program FRS frequencies into a 4w UHF HT type accepted for LMR would you do so ? It would only be for extended range at camp. If the radio power can be reduced, turn it down and program the FRS frequencies in. If the power can't be reduced, put the radios on GMRS Frequencies. Many of the Kenwood Portables I sell allow power level programming per channel so the FRS gets low and the other stuff gets the nominal rated power. FRS Radios are sold cheap at the big box stores... try to find the ones that allow you to turn off the $...@%@*% stupid roger beeps s. Emoticon1.gif
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops
That would make some interesting research. Honestly I like having my repeater controller do a beep at a lower audio level when someone un-keys. Low enough to be heard, but not be a nuisance. If someone is closer to the repeater you may not know if they've un-keyed until the repeater itself drops out. With a courtesy tone (as they're called now) it lets the other person know you've un-keyed and they can key up again. But I'll admit some of these beeps that the bubble packs and CBs have are really annoying. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 From: ka9qjg Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:02 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops Meant a lot to the First Astronauts with Communications that is how it got started I think , I forget if it was a Pre or after Transmission Don KA9QJG Nothing if you're name is roger. From: Larry Horlick Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 10:02 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops Hey, what's wrong with a roger beep?'beep' On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:56 PM, skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com wrote: image001.gif
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements
George, sent the money. It will come from a different e-mail address, but it will have my name. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: George Henry ka3...@att.net Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:49 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements I'm only looking to recoup what I have invested in them... $50 for the pair. At the moment, I have lots of spares, but sure, I'll take another set. If you do Paypal, you can pay me at ka3...@aol.com. George, KA3HSW From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 10:17:12 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements Actually 462.600 is the frequency I'm currently running my Kenwood on. I would probably be putting the Motorola on the same frequency with a different PL at a different location. That would solve a lot of headaches if you're willing to part with them. I was thinking about doing ham later down the road if GMRS goes away, I'm sure you've all heard about the proposed rule changes. But until I hear that GMRS repeaters are not allowed (or must be narrow band) I'll be setting it up on GMRS. The Kenwood is more set up for a portable repeater for events right now. A group of us get together and help out with events when there aren't enough ham volunteers. Let me know what you want for the channel elements. If you're interested I would be willing to send you a set of channel elements back if you need them as spares. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: George Henry ka3...@att.net Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 1:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements What frequencies are you looking for? Ham or GMRS, I presume... I've got a bunch of MSR-2K elements if you need any, including a set for a 462.600 GMRS repeater. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 1:15:28 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements (and a guacamole recipe) Thanks Skipp, that helps a great deal. I've found a lot of usefule information on repeater-builder.com over the years, but I just finally signed up for the yahoo group yesterday, I don't know why I waited. Bomar sounds like a good place to start with. I got this MSR-2000 for $25 at a hamfest because the guy didn't want to load it up in his truck to take it back home. I was buying a Kenwood TKR-820 and he said, I'll tell you what, I'll give you the pair for $50. How could I go wrong? The Kenwood is working great thanks to repeater-builder.com. On another note, I sent you a message a few days ago, but sometimes yahoo blocks my messagesnot sure why. I was wondering if you had any information about a CSI-32 tone panel and possible firmware upgrades. The EPROM inside has a sticker on it that says the following. 128 v4.0 6289 (I think, hard to read) © CSI - Jeff Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops
That makes sense. I wonder if the ground crew could trick the ground receiver into un-muting the audio from the shuttle so that they can listen in on what's going on. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: Martin Flynn mafl...@theflynn.org Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:16 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: question for commercial radio shops Spacecraft systems are full-duplex. The purpose of the Quindar tones was to mute the uplink audio when Houston had nothing to say. ka9qjg wrote: Meant a lot to the First Astronauts with Communications that is how it got started I think , I forget if it was a Pre or after Transmission Don KA9QJ Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements (and a guacamole recipe)
Thanks Skipp, that helps a great deal. I've found a lot of usefule information on repeater-builder.com over the years, but I just finally signed up for the yahoo group yesterday, I don't know why I waited. Bomar sounds like a good place to start with. I got this MSR-2000 for $25 at a hamfest because the guy didn't want to load it up in his truck to take it back home. I was buying a Kenwood TKR-820 and he said, I'll tell you what, I'll give you the pair for $50. How could I go wrong? The Kenwood is working great thanks to repeater-builder.com. On another note, I sent you a message a few days ago, but sometimes yahoo blocks my messagesnot sure why. I was wondering if you had any information about a CSI-32 tone panel and possible firmware upgrades. The EPROM inside has a sticker on it that says the following. 128 v4.0 6289 (I think, hard to read) © CSI - Jeff -- From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 10:52 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements (and a guacamole recipe) Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements Path_Finder.Geo kb1...@... wrote: Hi everyone, I am going to post this message here because batlabs didn't approve my post. Apparently it's too harsh to tell people, PLEASE DO NOT TELL ME TO HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT. Hi Jeff, Apparently you do not play the BatLabs Game very well? I'm sure you'll survive with the ever so perky bunch over here. I am looking for information on how exactly to re-tune a channel element for a MSR repeater. I've seen instructions as far as what to adjust on the element itself, but what I really need to know is; what equipment is required, how to hook that equipment up to the channel element, and what to look for while adjusting the channel element. The transmit channel element is best adjusted for frequency center by using a Communications Service Monitor setup to sample (off the on-air signal) read the main carrier channel/frequency. The simple way to set the IDC Control/Pot is to set the Transmit CTCSS (PL) Tone deviation to about 750Hz. In a stock MSR-2000 the repeat audio level is then set using the level pot on the Squelch Gate Module. If you don't have access to a Service Monitor, a decent Frequency Counter will at least let you net (adjust) the frequency to F-center (on the desired frequency). If you move the transmitter more than say... 500 kHz from its last alignment location, you should repeat the Service Manual Alignment steps on or near the new frequency. The Receiver is a different animal. Take the Receiver frequency and add and/or subtract the receiver IF frequency (most often 10.7 or 10.8 MHz for the VHF Receiver). The formula you use depends on your receivers IF Frequency and Injection Chain, which translates to which side of the IF the multiplied crystal frequency ends up on. In your example it's probably F-frequency minus the IF Frequency equals the multiplied Channel Element injection frequency, which is what you want to set/align. Put a X1 Scope/Text Probe on your Service Monitor (or Frequency Counter) Antenna (Low Level RF) Input and place it down onto/near the receiver circuit board. You can also use a decent quality frequency counter if you're more careful. At some location on or near the board you will be able to monitor and measure the output of the RX Channel Element Frequency, then set it for the expected Injection Frequency. As an example: A receive frequency of 151.625 MHz minus a 10.7 IF frequency equals 140.925 MHz. Sniff around the receiver board until you observe a signal in that area, then net (adjust) the channel element frequency to the expected 140.925 F-center location. If you can't find the expected frequency you might run the numbers for a 10.8 IF Frequency and sniff around 140.825 for the channel element injection frequency. In both the above examples, a X1 (times-1) Scope Probe or something similar is handy to use. If you can't get/find a signal, make a short antenna probe by clipping a small length of insulated regular wire onto the end of the probe. The end of the wire held by the Scope Probe jaws should obviously be stripped bare. Try not to allow the sampling wire and/or probe to directly contact/short any of the exposed metal parts on the receiver board. Now I realize that I need a new crystal as well, and I realize it can all be done professionally with temperature compensation. Yeah but in many cases professional is a lot more expensive than it really has to be. But what I want to know is how I can do it myself just to get started and make sure everything is going to work the way I want before I pay out big bucks to have it all done the right way. I have an extra set of channel elements, so playing around with one set isn't going to affect having the other set done professionally if I
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements
Actually 462.600 is the frequency I'm currently running my Kenwood on. I would probably be putting the Motorola on the same frequency with a different PL at a different location. That would solve a lot of headaches if you're willing to part with them. I was thinking about doing ham later down the road if GMRS goes away, I'm sure you've all heard about the proposed rule changes. But until I hear that GMRS repeaters are not allowed (or must be narrow band) I'll be setting it up on GMRS. The Kenwood is more set up for a portable repeater for events right now. A group of us get together and help out with events when there aren't enough ham volunteers. Let me know what you want for the channel elements. If you're interested I would be willing to send you a set of channel elements back if you need them as spares. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: George Henry ka3...@att.net Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 1:59 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements What frequencies are you looking for? Ham or GMRS, I presume... I've got a bunch of MSR-2K elements if you need any, including a set for a 462.600 GMRS repeater. George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 From: Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@wqex694.info To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 1:15:28 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Recrystal MSR-2000 Channel Elements (and a guacamole recipe) Thanks Skipp, that helps a great deal. I've found a lot of usefule information on repeater-builder.com over the years, but I just finally signed up for the yahoo group yesterday, I don't know why I waited. Bomar sounds like a good place to start with. I got this MSR-2000 for $25 at a hamfest because the guy didn't want to load it up in his truck to take it back home. I was buying a Kenwood TKR-820 and he said, I'll tell you what, I'll give you the pair for $50. How could I go wrong? The Kenwood is working great thanks to repeater-builder.com. On another note, I sent you a message a few days ago, but sometimes yahoo blocks my messagesnot sure why. I was wondering if you had any information about a CSI-32 tone panel and possible firmware upgrades. The EPROM inside has a sticker on it that says the following. 128 v4.0 6289 (I think, hard to read) © CSI - Jeff Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] CSI-32 (Lynnwood Washington) Repeater Tone Panel Controller Information
Ok, I can get you the date code tomorrow if you find some spare time to check. It's too bad I couldn't get a copy of the original code and maybe modify it myself. I like to tinker around with existing programming a bit, but I wouldn't know where to begin if I were to start from scratch. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -- From: skipp025 skipp...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 2:18 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] CSI-32 (Lynnwood Washington) Repeater Tone Panel Controller Information Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 kb1...@... wrote: Thanks Skipp, that helps a great deal. I've found a lot of useful information on repeater-builder.com over the years, Hi Jeff, Just don't buy a car from any of us and you'll be fine. I was wondering if you had any information about a CSI-32 tone panel and possible firmware upgrades. The EPROM inside has a sticker on it that says the following. 128 v4.0 6289 (I think, hard to read) © CSI In regards to the CSI (Lynnwood Washington CSI, not the Ventura CA. CSI) brand of Repeater Tone/DCS Controllers. The latest firmware version is based on the PC Board date of construction, which is most often silk screened in white ink right on the board. V4.0 was one of the last firmware versions available for most of the CSI-32 Controllers. As time allows I could check my files for firmware information but I would need to know your pc board date code in addition to all the other details. Right now I'd say the 4.0 stuff is pretty much it in regards to updates. cheers, s. Yahoo! Groups Links
