Thread: Latest T2000 software??

How can i tell what the db gain on an antenna is? (Sorry i am new to radios and antennas)

Originally Posted by mossie

How can i tell what the db gain on an antenna is? (Sorry i am new to radios and antennas)

From it's design specs... a bit hard for a homemade one if you designed it yourself.

Specs and pics will help a bit.

I have create a J pole for a 446 mhz. That should be 2-3db gain? Also from you antenna, how long should the coax cable be? 2.4m?

Originally Posted by mossie

I have create a J pole for a 446 mhz. That should be 2-3db gain? Also from you antenna, how long should the coax cable be? 2.4m?

A typical J pole antenna has around 2.5 - 3dB gain.

Feeder cable can be any length, obviously taking into account the loss of the particular cable used.

RG213 or better would be preferable for anything over a few metres length, especially at UHF frequencies.

I have managed to get a copy of the software (dos ver)for my T2015-221 radio from a friend. Did a silly thing and overwrite my freq that was on the radio. I am trying to program these channes again but do not know what the RX and TX is? Do they go together with the freq (136 - 174mhz.)?

Originally Posted by mossie

I have managed to get a copy of the software (dos ver)for my T2015-221 radio from a friend. Did a silly thing and overwrite my freq that was on the radio. I am trying to program these channes again but do not know what the RX and TX is? Do they go together with the freq (136 - 174mhz.)?

136-174mhz is the frequency operating range of the radio, meaning that only frequencies between those two limits can be entered.

If you have not saved the channel frequency (and other information) prior to deleting it, then there is no way of knowing what settings the radio had in it before you made changes to it.

Lesson to be learnt.. save info before making any changes.

Ha..ha.. Yes i only laught at my self... Where can i get a book or internet site to get myself up to speed about frequencies? Things like what rules to apply when program frequencies? What does RX TX means and what is the effect of leavibf them out....

Thank you so much for all teh answers. Really appreciated that.

Mossie

Originally Posted by mossie

Ha..ha.. Yes i only laught at my self... Where can i get a book or internet site to get myself up to speed about frequencies? Things like what rules to apply when program frequencies? What does RX TX means and what is the effect of leavibf them out....

Thank you so much for all teh answers. Really appreciated that.

Mossie

Mossie,

Your posts are becoming very confusing as to what you are trying to achieve... perhaps if you were more specific on that, it would help with what information you need.

In one post you say you've 'created' a j-pole antenna for 446MHz, but now you imply you have little knowledge about frequencies and the meaning of TX and RX????

Those terms (and numerous others) are abbreviations of RF terminology.

TX in transmit and RX is receive... what is the effect if you leave them out?... assuming you mean when programming a radio....if you leave out TX, the radio will not transmit, if you leave out RX, the radio will not receive.

The Tait T2015-221-000 radio, as I have explained, is a VHF radio designed to operate on frequencies between 136-174MHz.

It cannot be programmed for any UHF frequencies, including 446MHz, or UHF CB if that's what you are trying to do.

Are you in Australia?

Are you intending to use a radio to communicate on UHF CB?

Are you intending to use a radio to communicate on amateur bands?

Are you intending to use a radio to communicate on commercial bands?

Do you wish to listen to radio communications only? eg: not transmit.
A radio scanner is a better option to do that.

There are strict licensing requirements which apply to transmitting.

Although you don't require a licence as such for CB, the eqipment used must comply with technical standards and there are rules regarding it's use.

There's heaps of info available on the net... you just need to look.

You could also try local radio clubs, both CB and amateur.

An excellent book to learn about radio is the ARRL Handbook



There's also an edition that's specifically for antenna design.

Hi, no i am not in Australie, i am in Soutf Africa. I do have a radio called Zartek 708 which is a 446 MHZ radio. For that radio I have build an antenna (jpole is one of them)
The Tait radio i got from a friend and was hoping to be able to program it to the 446 MHZ but I do understand the basic of it. In other words, because of the model and hardware configuration it is not possible.
Why ask questions about RX and TX is the TAIT is programmed with some FREQ and i also thought i could just use any to program. This is not the case thou i need to apply for a Radio frequency at ICAASA. I will use your reference and read more about RX and TX and freq. I have bought a TK8302 rKenwood radio and will use that for the 446 mhz and still apply for the license.
I belong to a CPF (Citizen Police Forum) for our area and need the radio for comms with the other people.

Thanks you for your patients with me. Your information is very useful.
Mossie

Originally Posted by mossie

I have a Tait 2000 (T2015-221-000) radio and would like to program additional Freq on it. I want to add the 440 -550 mhz but tell me when i try to change it that those Freq is "out of range". Is it possible and if so what software can i use and wher can i obtain it?

Not quite right mtv. -221 is 66 to 88 MHz. Radio not designed to work 400 MHz range, noway, nohow!

MrFixit

Originally Posted by MrFixit

Not quite right mtv. -221 is 66 to 88 MHz. Radio not designed to work 400 MHz range, noway, nohow!

MrFixit

You're quite right..... VHF Hi band is 321... the rest still applies... can't be modded for UHF without changing the RF board.

Can anyone give me some info on how to program my radio to have an id send on transmission? I need to identified a number of radios on my network.

Thanks
Mossie

Hi all

i have a tait 2020 radio with software on it of sts0723 ,
the software i have is to old for this version and i can not find the verson i need anywhere on the internet , can anyone help me

hi all i have a tait 2040 radio

when i try to program in one of the 10 normal channels i have a ! in all the fields ie name , freq etc , can anyone tell me why this is

thanks heaps

Hi,

For your Q1. Looks like the Firmware in the T2020 is V7.23, if it is written on the top of the plug-in chip inside or shows on the screen when you switch the radio on with the Mic PTT pressed. For that version you need V2.80 or later Windows Programming Software. It should be around the Net somewhere.

For your Q2. In the DOS Software to 'add' the line, tab down or mouse click to the first '!' field and press the F2 key. With any field highlighted, press F1 for help on that field and press F1 again for General Help. In General Help are the commands to add and delete rows or arrays.

Mr Fixit

Links to the software have been posted on the forum several times previously.

Yes, with the DOS SW, F2 adds a line (eg: provides the fields to enter details)

Originally Posted by redmick

hi i'm interested to know what is the latest available software to program these units.
Im not sure exactly what the versions are maybe someone can explain it.
It i boot holding ptt i get v3.03
if i boot holding the enter? Button i get v1.02
i think the latest version dos version is 2.54 dated 2001
i was thinking there might be a newer version or even a windows version.
Cheers
redmick

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