[NHRC-user] Delta-Rangr-Phoenix Programmer, Re:[NHRC-user] GE Phoenix EEPROM Programmer

Tue Feb 10 09:18:56 EST 2004

Hello Jeff, there are still many Phoenix radios out there in use. We
have about 300-400 in our fleet. We will replace them as the
FCC-mandated narrow band move requires but it is still years away. Also
a lot of hams and volunteer groups use this radio. I would be interested
in what you come up with for a cost. Also I was wondering how you handle
32 channel and 128 channel radios? Thanks, Adam

>>> jeff at nhrc.net 02/09/04 07:58PM >>>
Hi,

   We stopped work on our Phoenix SX programmer project in early 2002 
because we were not sure we could actually sell them.  Radio
programmers 
and the computer software that support them are not part of our core 
business, and we did not think that the market was large enough to
justify 
our investment.

   The NHRC-PXP (that's what we called the Phoenix SX programmer) is a

complete product, with Windows software for Phoenix SX and Phoenix SX
scan 
radios, and a programmer "pod" that connects to the computer via a
RS-232 
interface.  The pod will work standalone to duplicate radio EEPROMs
without 
the computer, and  can read, write, edit and save radio programs when
used 
with its Windows software.

   The PXP software only supports Phoenix SX and Phoenix SX scan
radios.  I 
suppose we could build support for other 2212 based radios if 1) we had

some and 2) we knew how to program them.  The pod can copy any 2212 
regardless of data.

   You can consider this message a "fishing expedition."  We are
curious 
what the interest would be if we should decide to make a run of PC 
boards.  How many people would buy one, and what kind of price the
market 
would bear.  Please be aware that we actually have a significant
investment 
(mostly software) in this thing, and we expect the volume to be low,
which 
means that it is not going to be cheap.

   Here is more information about the NHRC-PXP, including screen shots
and 
beta-test versions of the Windows software: 
http://www.nhrc.net/nhrc-pxp/index.php 
This web page is not indexed on our site.  Please do not link to it.

   You may reproduce this message as you see fit.

   Jeff

At 02:19 PM 2/4/2004, you wrote:

>JEFF!!! HELP US??!!
>
>ANY NEW THOUGHTS ON A KIT FOR US
>
>I have a few more waiting for a new-burn and the old ones need 
>reprogramming..I think I have 10 Phoenix's now..some are still stuck
on 
>'that outer band'..
>
>I really don't want to make a 'parall-a-hell burner' argh..besides
those 
>don't clone the chips like yours does..
>
>THANKS - KA1EKS-John>
>
>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> >Hello - I saw a reference you made to a NHRC programmer for a
Phoenix.
>
> >Is any further info available on this programmer. Thanks!
>
> >--
>
> >Eddie Seymour, WB4MLE
>
> >E-Mail <mailto:wb4mle at surfbest>wb4mle at surfbest
>
>--------------------------------------------------------
>
>I'll buy one.
>
>Fred KF4QZN
>
>--------------------------------------------------------------
>
>behalf of; James H Vernetti [wd0ekr
>
>build it
>
>-----------------------------------------------------------------
>
>on behalf of; wcarter [wcarter at kvoa
>
>Hi:
>
>Any Idea what the will go for? I have a bunch of Phoenix and Ranger
radios.
>
>Thanks Walt
>
> 
>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>
>
>I think that the EEPROM programmer will be well received!  Personally,
I 
>think that the Delta is a hot item for ham use because many of them
are 
>being retired to due new FCC modulation bandwidth rules.  They are 
>plentiful, have high performance and are available a very low cost.
>
>More Delta info is at:
>http://www.gemoto.com/delta.htm 
>____________________________________________
>Rick Zach, K1RJZ
>
>Hi All..
>
>I WILL LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG!.
>
>How about a EEPROM Programmer for the GE Phoenix-S, SX and others??
>
>Guess who is thinking about making some kits.. The people at NHRC have
a few
>
>prototypes and after borrowing one from Chris, I found it works just
great..
>
>It will program UHF and VHF GE Phoenix-S, SX, PSX radios, plus Rangers
and
>
>Deltas that use the X22C12 EEPROM..and possibly others..
>
>I programmed several chips for the VHF and UHF models..both the SX and
the
>
>older S versions..it worked nicely and with some additional software
>
>variables added, this will make a great programmer.. It not only
creates the
>
>data needed but will also clone from a master very easy..
>
>It has a seperate 'read' and 'write' push button for manual use or
hook it
>
>serial to a computer and run the windows-based program they have
>
>developed..I found to program all 16 channels, even if its a 2
channel,
>
>there is a simple mod on the web to made the 2 channel phoenix's into
16
>
>channels.
>
>Why I am writing this, the people at NHRC would like to know if there
is
>
>enough interest to start this item in kit form in the future..
>
>Please reply and let them know what you think..
>
>I have tried it and think it works slick..
>
>Thanks for reading
>
>John Barton - KA1EKS
>
>

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