[Motorola] Two Q's - Flexar and Consolette

[Sheldon Daitch]

Alan,

looks like an Motorola T43 series, obviously the power supply
in the middle, but not ever having one of those radios, I can't
tell you much about the remainder.

73
Sheldon
WA4MZZ

GreenTree Ground Station wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> First off, I'd like to outline a project and find out
> what 'modules/boards' I'll need to have to accomplish
> it on a Flexar Base (currently on 164/167 Mhz both of
> which are simplex).
>
> Project is to re-crystal this unit for operation on
> TWO Amateur Radio frequencies; the first (F1) 144.390
> for use as a fixed APRS monitor link, the second on an
> as yet undetermined simplex voice frequency (F2) with
> CTCSS control.   Note: CTCSS is NOT desired on F1.
>
> The unit is currently set up as T/R 2/2 with a handset
> and switching cradle.  What I'd like to do is have the
> unit operating default on F1 with audio out muted, but
> when the handset is lifted from the cradle - switch to
> F2 for voice operations, and return to APRS ops when
> the handset is once again cradled.
>
> I'd like to retain the function of the channel select
> from the front panel, and while on F1 the audio level
> should be reduced for input to the TNC, unless there
> is a CTCSS (or DTMF sequence) received which would
> disconnect the TNC, raise the audio level and send it
> to the front panel speaker.  Local voice xmit on F1 is
> not needed as the unit should switch to F2 when the
> handset is lifted.  Of course, lifting the handset
> should ALSO disconnect the TNC output so no data is
> sent on F2 when the handset is off-hook.
>
> I figure this is going to be an involved project, but
> if ANY hardware can do it - /\/\ can... :)
>
> One bright spot might be that I have a Bramco-MD435
> 5-channel DTMF decoder that perhaps could be integrated
> into the station to handle the control of the local spkr
> when on F1.  This could be built into a 'base' for the
> Flexar to sit on and not be TOO obtrusive...  And would
> NOT require the addition of an internal DTMF board.
>
> Constructive thoughts ???
>
> -=-
>
> Second project - Name That Radio!
>
> 4-pin Crystal oven is stamped:
>
>           R21    29486.00 KC    R 155.430 MC
>
> I saw what I think was the same type unit the other day
> online, but just the front panel...  I'm curious as to
> whether this unit is an old Consolette, or something else.
> And as there are only TWO sub-chassis, is is JUST receive
> or JUST transmit ?   Sorry for the quality of the pics.
> Using an el-cheapo sub-MegaPixel 640x480 Polaroid Cam.
>
> www.hfradio.org/kb6lwn/images/Consolette_1.jpg
> www.hfradio.org/kb6lwn/images/Consolette_2.jpg
> www.hfradio.org/kb6lwn/images/Consolette_3.jpg
>
> If you determine WHAT this is, a pinout of the
> 11-pin test/align socket on the front (not seen in
> these pics but located on lower left side of front
> panel under a spring loaded hinged cover) would be
> nice to have - and even better, a complete SrvMan.
> I'll gladly pay postage for a Service Manual and
> a couple bucks to cover the packing of same...
>
> -=-
>
> Thanks for any assist on either of these projects.
>
> Alan
>
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