[OZAPRS] 6M Radio - maxtrac

[Matthew Cook]

I've modded a few low-band Motorola Syntrx's but had to re-write the
firmware in a new processor to be able to get the divisors to work properly
for 6m.  Helps I also had the same problem with 2m and 70cm units, so
killed three birds with one stone.  The motorola programs just refused to
play on the ham bands.

However I've also recently acquired an Alinco DR06t with internal TNC,
there are times when the time to convert radios just wasn't worth it.  Not
a bad radio IMHO for a hammy.  There will be connected mode packet on 6m at
our paddling marathon in the not too distant future.  But as someone
recently posted 6m is difficult in a mobile/portable environment properly.
It does however run down cannons like 160m SSB (*grin*).

73

Matthew
VK5ZM



On 19 November 2017 at 10:16, Glen English VK1XX <
glenlist at pacificmedia.com.au> wrote:

> I can get Motorola MAXTRAC / GM300  42-50 MHz radios, 60W output, ,
> which are quite good, mid 1990s build most of them,  down here for $40
> buy per radio plus the bulk shipment cost, TBD
>
> anyone interested ?
>
> the writeup is here....
>
> there is quite  bit of work to do it, but its not hard.
>
> http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/maxtrac/maxtrac-6-meter.html
>
> the software permits loading of non band freqs with the shift key...
>
> http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/maxtrac/maxtrac-intro-stuff.html
>
> seems alot of work.
>
> glen.
>
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