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

Tue Feb 10 17:32:58 EST 2004

Hi Jeff:
I to have several Phoenix sx radios plus I program a few for the county. I
use the dreaded suitcase. It would be nice to use my laptop instead. The
software looks very easy..  What is the price??
Walt

-----Original Message-----
From: Adam Humiecki [mailto:Adam.Humiecki at swgas.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:19 AM
To: nhrc-user at nhrc.net
Subject: RE: [NHRC-user] Delta-Rangr-Phoenix Programmer, Re:[NHRC-user] GE
Phoenix EEPROM Programmer

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
<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>
>
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>
> >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 <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
>
> 
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>
>
>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 <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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