Land Surveyor Forum

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  Fernando Viñas November 6, 2013 at 12:54pm

  i use a rfm96w timtal protocol 4800 bauds whit a R4 trimble in 462.05 frecuency
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  Walter Rogatschnigg November 10, 2011 at 11:35pm

  Hi Johnny, I have the same problem. I have run 4400, 4800 and 4700's with the RFM96w base radio for years.

  Recently I purchased a 5800 with 450-470 radio and no way would it communicate with the rfm96w. I am very familiar with radio electronics and even re-flashed the firmware on both radios.

  I bought a Trimble HPB450 on ebay which is the same as the Pac Crest PDL base series, It worked instantly with the 5800.  From my experience, I don't think Trimble supports the RFM96 any more, a sad thing as it sure is a good radio!

  If you need any help on radio stuff, please send me a note or email, Thanks Walter

   

   

   

   
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  John McMahan November 7, 2011 at 9:14pm

  Skip,

   

  If someone can tell me that they used a RFM96W with a 5800 and it worked then I may try to get it going. The problem is that they are illegal soon anyways!! Time to move into this century I guess and eat 3000 dollars!!! I have my RFM96W amp on ebay now for sale...
  
  ePalmetto said:

  Johnny, I thought I had read a response from you saying that Pacific Crest didn't support the FM96 any more and you were just going to have to purchase a new radio. But i don't see it ...any way, if you haven't yet. I am still pretty certain that your problem is the freqs are not matching. The utility program will tell you...if you have purchased I may be interested in that radio. If not let's check it out, the problem with all of this is Pacific Crest has lost, fired, or sometime with all the older guys that use to take care of these problems. I know that Mario is gone, and i tried to order two cable in janurary on for the FM96 to navcom and it took me 3 to 4 weeks before i got them. Know body was familiar and one took over 2 weeks to make. Just let me know
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  Skip Farrow November 7, 2011 at 8:33pm

  Johnny, I thought I had read a response from you saying that Pacific Crest didn't support the FM96 any more and you were just going to have to purchase a new radio. But i don't see it ...any way, if you haven't yet. I am still pretty certain that your problem is the freqs are not matching. The utility program will tell you...if you have purchased I may be interested in that radio. If not let's check it out, the problem with all of this is Pacific Crest has lost, fired, or sometime with all the older guys that use to take care of these problems. I know that Mario is gone, and i tried to order two cable in janurary on for the FM96 to navcom and it took me 3 to 4 weeks before i got them. Know body was familiar and one took over 2 weeks to make. Just let me know
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  Skip Farrow October 29, 2011 at 6:43pm

  Yeah Johnny, send me your email to [email protected] , SUBJECT; PaCrest utliity software..and I'll download it to DropBox and send you instructions with an invite. You can retrieve the file from there no problem. Now I got lots of cables, and several Trimble, possibly PaCrest data cables to fit. On the 5800 what is the number of pins, and is it a small or large Fisher connector? I have several files with docs for the FM96 I'll send to you also. Sorry for catching you a few days behind your request but get me your email and I'll get you fixed up.

  Skip Farrow
  
  ePalmetto said:

  
  
  Bob Krohn said:

  Can I get a copy of the Pacific Crest Utility Program? Also looking for source of inexpensive cables.
  I can send my email address for program if needed.
  Thanks
  
  
  ePalmetto said:

  Johnny, I'm like you the RFM96W is HOT, just a little less automatic in some ways..like the built in scanner. I have tried to attached my copy of the utility file but it is a .exe,  Sounds like maybe your freqs. have different settings. You have to plug them into your laptop and follow the directions to make sure that freq. 1 match in both radios. Did the TX light blink, but the rover didn't receive it? I believe you can download the utility from the pacific crest website, if not I can burn you a copy and send it to you.
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  Skip Farrow October 29, 2011 at 6:32pm

  
  
  Bob Krohn said:

  Can I get a copy of the Pacific Crest Utility Program? Also looking for source of inexpensive cables.
  I can send my email address for program if needed.
  Thanks
  
  
  ePalmetto said:

  Johnny, I'm like you the RFM96W is HOT, just a little less automatic in some ways..like the built in scanner. I have tried to attached my copy of the utility file but it is a .exe,  Sounds like maybe your freqs. have different settings. You have to plug them into your laptop and follow the directions to make sure that freq. 1 match in both radios. Did the TX light blink, but the rover didn't receive it? I believe you can download the utility from the pacific crest website, if not I can burn you a copy and send it to you.
  • Government Professional

    adriano salviano > Skip Farrow May 25, 2014 at 7:43pm

    Hi

    Do you have pdlconf dealer? you can send to me? asalviano @ gmail.com.

    best regards
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  John McMahan September 28, 2011 at 11:52pm

  Thanks e, I will take a look at it. It just doesn't make sense that it works with everything else!
  
  ePalmetto said:

  Johnny, I'm like you the RFM96W is HOT, just a little less automatic in some ways..like the built in scanner. I have tried to attached my copy of the utility file but it is a .exe,  Sounds like maybe your freqs. have different settings. You have to plug them into your laptop and follow the directions to make sure that freq. 1 match in both radios. Did the TX light blink, but the rover didn't receive it? I believe you can download the utility from the pacific crest website, if not I can burn you a copy and send it to you.
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  Skip Farrow September 28, 2011 at 11:27pm

  Johnny, here is a copy of the USER GUIDE
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  Skip Farrow September 28, 2011 at 11:23pm

  Johnny, I'm like you the RFM96W is HOT, just a little less automatic in some ways..like the built in scanner. I have tried to attached my copy of the utility file but it is a .exe,  Sounds like maybe your freqs. have different settings. You have to plug them into your laptop and follow the directions to make sure that freq. 1 match in both radios. Did the TX light blink, but the rover didn't receive it? I believe you can download the utility from the pacific crest website, if not I can burn you a copy and send it to you.