Skipp, The DeskTrac controller is programmed separately from the radios. There is a switch hidden behind the snap-cap in the middle of the front panel, below the Power LED, that selects which is programmed. Position 1 is used to program the transmitter, position 2 is used to program the receiver, and position 3 selects the controller. DeskTrac RSS RVN4079 and MaxTrac RSS RVN4019 are both required for complete programming of a DeskTrac. The DeskTrac Service Manual 6802993G65 is very helpful to program and set up the station. Fortunately, it is still available from Motorola Parts for about $65.
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of skipp025 Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 3:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Motorola Desktrac Repeater - programming questions A friend brought a Motorola Desktrac Repeater over with a question or two. It seems like he can program the receiver and transmitter with frequencies and they operate as normal. However, the unit will not duplex (act as a repeater) repeat with the internal controller. Can one of you provide the method to enable/disable the internal controller for straight forward repeater operation? He wants to use this unit as a regular 462.575/467.575 type repeater but the unit won't repeat. The transmitter keys with the front mic and lots of rf out. Any help? thank you in advance for your replies. cheers, skipp
