gisburn20 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Cheers, for that Apex, i'm glad I was on the right track. and thanks dapprman for the heads up on the TTI's I have just "click and collect" reserved one at Maplin. There are still a few around and looks like a darn good buy for £25! Jim Link to post Share on other sites
bobthebuilder Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Cheers, for that Apex, i'm glad I was on the right track. and thanks dapprman for the heads up on the TTI's I have just "click and collect" reserved one at Maplin. There are still a few around and looks like a darn good buy for £25! Jim I have a second hand one I bought for £35-40, and my mate has one he got new for £50, and we thought we had done pretty well. £25 is an absolute steal! Link to post Share on other sites
dapprman Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I have a second hand one I bought for £35-40, and my mate has one he got new for £50, and we thought we had done pretty well. £25 is an absolute steal! Check eBay and you'll see that they're still going second hand for £50+ Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Cheers, for that Apex, i'm glad I was on the right track. and thanks dapprman for the heads up on the TTI's I have just "click and collect" reserved one at Maplin. There are still a few around and looks like a darn good buy for £25! Jim Theres 3 in leeds.... i might just have to take a trip >_< I think these can be modded too for higher power [theres a menu option for hi power but am not sure if that just means 500mW or if it means more] but i haven't seen any 'how too' [its bigger brother can be modded to 3watts vi a solder bridge] Be aware that iirc TTI use the midland standard for the plugs which to me is a pita. Between the XTNiD and the TXL-446 i would not look at any other 'high end' pmr sets Budget option would be something like the below; i've one on the way so i'll be able to check it out. Baofeng BF-888s Review Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Just got a TXL-446 and so far i like it; the ui on this is one of if not the slickest i have ever seen on a PMR set.I've also found out how to mod this to 2/3 watts output but with the stock attena its not really going to make the best use of it. Link to post Share on other sites
gisburn20 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Apex, There is a video on YouTube detailing the power mod which also shows that the antenna is removeable, it looks like it has a small screw which prevents it from unscrewing. Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 If its the one i think it is, then its not for this one but for the the TXL's bigger brother [TX-1446].The 2-3 watt mod on the TXL-446 is done via software - i have the cable on the way [cost is almost the same price that the handset is....] The only downside i can see is the battery life will be reduced but this is based on the 1500mAh cells they sell with the set; i have some Sanyo LSD enloops [2500mAh] so we shall see.Even on the lowest audio setting these are loud >_<Stock in maplins of the TXL is very limited; i am going to see if they are willing to ship them from one store to another; i want to pick up another 4 of these >_<I have a BF-888s on the way too just to have a play about with; i'll just stick it on the main 446 freq and not bother with any sub codes etc Link to post Share on other sites
gisburn20 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I read about programming channels as hi or low power on a cb forum, is the headset connector standard? I know you said it was midland spec but I thought I read it was kenwood somewhere? Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Midland / Icom looking at it - the pins are 10mm spaced (motorola use 8mm spaced pins....) Link to post Share on other sites
gisburn20 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just collected mine, I will try and do a review when it's charged as there don't seem to be many comms reviews on Arnies! Jim Link to post Share on other sites
gisburn20 Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Had a little go with the TXL446 and so far I'm impressed, Build quality is ok, detachable belt hook is good very solid when fitted but able to be removed to fit in a molle pouch. Lanyard attachment point moulded into the top of the body. Nice clear easy to use menu. Simple scanning. Very clear audio, tested with binatone 950's and Motorola TA2's Call signal sent by double tapping the send button could be annoying though... Overal a nice bit of kit, I have just ordered another one! Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Can anyone tell me what antenna connector types are on the Motorola MT1000/HT1000/XTS1500 series? Trying to fit an aftermarket antenna Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 The MT1000 uses the MX antenna connector (1/4" x 32), not a BNC. Furthermore, the entire connector ring is hot, so DO NOT attempt to use an MX to BNC adapter or you WILL fry the radio when you key up. I cannot stress that enough, the MX to BNC adapter that might work with other Motorola radios WILL NOT WORK with the MT1000. Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Damn these radios, so many antennas that don't fit...Thanks for the info. Ok, more generally, how are antennas matched to certain radio models? I know an antenna with the correct connector type and frequency will physically fit and work with any radio with that same connector and frequency, but won't work as well as an antenna specifically made for that model. Why is that? Link to post Share on other sites
Adiventure Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Do you guys have any experience with dual or more band handhelds? I've got a Puxing 777 now, and I'd like to upgrade to a unit that has at least UHF and VHF, anything else would be a bonus. I know Wouxun has some that seem decent, anything in particular I should look at? Kenwood 2 pin or Moto 1 pin are preferable I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Damn these radios, so many antennas that don't fit...Thanks for the info. Ok, more generally, how are antennas matched to certain radio models? I know an antenna with the correct connector type and frequency will physically fit and work with any radio with that same connector and frequency, but won't work as well as an antenna specifically made for that model. Why is that? Read this to start with; it might not make sense right now but its helpful starting point. Link to post Share on other sites
GhostWolf Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Question I am just about to buy one of the TTI TXL-446 radio's. Is there a a PTT and over the head headset that will go with the TTI TXL-446 radio? Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Icom Maxon Cobra & Midland - 10mm spacing on the pins I keep seeing bits that say its kenwood but i don't think it is. Link to post Share on other sites
gisburn20 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Any reputable headset with an "icom" or "standard" 2 pin connector should fit (10mm gap between pins) maplin sell them. Note- I understand that kenwood and motorola 2 pins look similar but wont work, I think kenwood is same spacing but the mic is on the 3.5mm pin instead of the 2.5mm. Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Kenwood are 12mm and Moto are 8mm...... you ever get the felling they did this for a reason..... Link to post Share on other sites
GhostWolf Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Had a little go with the TXL446 and so far I'm impressed, Build quality is ok, detachable belt hook is good very solid when fitted but able to be removed to fit in a molle pouch. Lanyard attachment point moulded into the top of the body. Nice clear easy to use menu. Simple scanning. Very clear audio, tested with binatone 950's and Motorola TA2's Call signal sent by double tapping the send button could be annoying though... Overal a nice bit of kit, I have just ordered another one! Jim Any chance of seeing a pic of your set up? Just bought one of there and obviously looking to get a ptt and headset on this. Link to post Share on other sites
badwitchproject Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Just bought a Baofeng UV-5R and I'm struggling a little to get it going. Does anyone have the .chirp file with all the UK PMR frequencies or know of a good (active) ham site I can go to. Been on a few and theres not a lot of activity. Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 http://www.transmission1.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=4 The one and only Link to post Share on other sites
badwitchproject Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Apex, I've signed up to that forum (handle is badwitch) and I haven't found much but I shall give it another shot, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 I also posted the pmr frq a page back or so... or not [another thread]http://arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/212229-radio-basicsset-up-for-dummies-ie-myself/?p=2665360 Link to post Share on other sites
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