Minitor V Response From /\/\

Tue Apr 12, 2005 9:17 pm

Well, I called technical support for the Minitor Division this morning on a whim and asked some specific questions about the new MInitor V. The fellow seemd pretty knowledgeble about them, but had to get an answer to my question of "did they finally move the chip under the belt clip pivot point?" At first, he claimed that he had never heard of any such problem. After explaining it to him that the III and IV models both had the same fault, he said he would check into it and let me know. Here was the response.

Charles,

Per or Product Planner the MInitor V is a complete redesign. This issue has been addressed regarding the

IC and the back housing.

Thks & Bst Rgds,
(Name removed to protect the innocent)
Motorola Pre Sales
Subscriber Support

Word is that the price and final product release will be by the middle of May. Let's hope they got it roght this time.[/quote]

RRrobby · Post by **RRrobby** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 5:26 am

Does this chip under the belt clip have anything to do with the decoder? It would make sense as no or intermittant decode is the main problem I have with them.

n9upc · Post by **n9upc** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 5:32 am

Yes RR that has been the major problem with good signal RX but no decoding of tones.

The IC would have presure placed against it and pop the cold solider joint and boom no decode at all.

I know we may buy one just to play with but I hope it is as good as they say it is.

RRrobby · Post by **RRrobby** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 10:33 am

I'm glad that I am not the only one with problems on these things!!!!

The Pager Geek · Post by **The Pager Geek** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 8:07 pm

Pricing is already available... shipping mid may.

Triple boards (boards, not layering) for increased component seperation, sensitivity as good (not better) as the M2.

Should be better than the black eye of the M3 & M4.

tpg

JAYMZ · Post by **JAYMZ** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 2:25 am

Sounds positive.

Any work on what general priving will be when they are available? I am probably going to need about 10-15 pagers for my various associations in a couple of months.

MassFD · Post by **MassFD** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 7:19 am

If you look at the specs it also takes a "Battery Pack". No more localy avaiable AAA cells, sounds like big $. I tryed to check on MOL but the part # given was discontinued.

The Pager Geek · Post by **The Pager Geek** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 10:22 am

VHF Dual Channel Stored Voice (top of the line VHF Min 5) Lists for $534.00 and the battery pack Lists for $14.00.

The pager price isn't too far off from the M4 (List is $513 for the similar model but Minitor 4)

Estimated ship date for some currently ordered pagers is May17th.

tpg

libuff · Post by **libuff** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:36 pm

quick question... what are they using to program these? would it be the same software as the M3/4?

Sun Apr 17, 2005 5:42 pm

Nope. According to /\/\, this is a complete redesign and it will require both new software as well as a new programming cradle. In Motorolaese, this translates to $$$$$$.

stangmansvo · Post by **stangmansvo** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 6:42 pm

Well now I hope they send me all the programming stuff to program the V's or will I have to buy the new programmer & programs ????
Already paid the $400 for the minitor III & IV programming equipment & software !!!
I beat not

steve

Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:27 am

Common'. You really think /\/\ is going to send you those items for free???

I have some nice real estate down in the Ozarks I'd like to sell if your interested.

RRrobby · Post by **RRrobby** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:02 am

How do you think /\/\ makes money???

Wile E. Coyote · Post by **Wile E. Coyote** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 1:11 pm

I'm not sure how motorola makes money, but I do know where they keep it:

Note: these are titanium & lazer engraved!

-WEC

(Edit to fix spelling)

Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:57 pm

Now THAT'S Moto sexy!

MassFD · Post by **MassFD** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:20 pm

So has anyone tested one yet? The Officals from my dept. where told in Indy last week that the Minitor IV orders would stop around the end of the month. This came directly from Motorola.

They did such a sell job that we may end up buying some.

WOW - Stored voice - Priority channel - 450 to 490mhz so we could have fireground in it also. Just what we need, something else to create feedback. I almost forgot 10 ring tones just what every firefighter needs!

We do not need the features IMHO, just need something that works like the Minitor II did

Hate to be so negitive but when your dealing with Motorolas pagers what else is there!

No one asked any questions like what does the charger amp do during a power failure, does it revert to non amped audio or go mute. How fast is the priority sample, will it be able to work with 750ms A - 750ms B tones or will we need to make the pre-key or A tone longer so the new wonder pager can lock on the freq without missing the A tone. Na we will just wait till we get some then complain they do not work.

n3obl · Post by **n3obl** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:08 pm

It says 450-490 however looking closer it says max freq spread of 8MHZ.

Frank

stangmansvo · Post by **stangmansvo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:14 pm

well my O' my !

Just got my "NEW" Minitor V program disk today (for free)

Im surprised !!!!
steve

tvsjr · Post by **tvsjr** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 2:03 pm

stangmansvo wrote:well my O' my !

Just got my "NEW" Minitor V program disk today (for free)

Im surprised !!!!
steve

Ditto. I was hoping a box with the new programming nest would show up too. Guess I should be thankful anyway. They also included a new registration card... guess you get more free updates. Make sure to fill it out!

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 1:49 pm

How do you recieve that software? I got Minitor IV AND V out of no where!

tvsjr · Post by **tvsjr** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 2:43 pm

jmr3865 wrote:How do you recieve that software? I got Minitor IV AND V out of no where!

When you order the software/hardware kit, you get a registration card. Fill out the card, and you receive updates. Surprisingly, it looks like Moto decided to give us Minitor IV registrants Minitor V software for free. Amazing...

JAYMZ · Post by **JAYMZ** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:50 pm

Hmm. How very gracious of them. I should go check the mail tomorrow. I bought the M4 warez less than 18 months ago.

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 6:05 pm

are they going to sell the 5 cardle seperatly?

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:15 am

I just checked price on Just the programming craddle froom Mother M. looks like its $75.00 retail on the cradle with a dealer cost in the high $50's.

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:48 am

How do you become a M dealer?

The Pager Geek · Post by **The Pager Geek** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:16 am

Programming Stuff:
RVN4240A "Minitor V Programming Kit": List $50.00
RLN5709A "Minitor V Programming Nest": List $75.00

Battery:
RLN5707A "Minitor V NiMH Battery Pack": List $14.00

Standard Charger:
RLN5703A "Minitor V Standard Charger": List $38.50

I have no idea what's in the "kit" although most recent paging products "programming kits" are just the software and programming manual.

tpg

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:24 am

how much for the pagers itself?

Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:26 am

jmr3865 wrote:How do you become a M dealer?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

The Pager Geek · Post by **The Pager Geek** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:27 am

A few posts up:

"VHF Dual Channel Stored Voice (top of the line VHF Min 5) Lists for $534.00"

tpg

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:50 pm

$14.00 for a (&#@$ing battery!!!!

mr.syntrx · Post by **mr.syntrx** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:58 pm

Cheaper than most radio batteries.

The Pager Geek · Post by **The Pager Geek** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 4:04 am

6005276L01 is the Minitor 2 battery. That lists for $10.00.

so... 2 little batteries in shrink wrap = $10 OR an entire battery pack for $14.

What's the problem?

tpg

Sun Apr 24, 2005 4:17 am

I posted what we will be selling them for in the F/S section if anyone has any interest.

MassFD · Post by **MassFD** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:59 pm

6005276L01 is the Minitor 2 battery. That lists for $10.00.

so... 2 little batteries in shrink wrap = $10 OR an entire battery pack for $14.

What's the problem?

I buy the minitor II battery aftermarket for a lot less than $10, I think it is more like $7. Now I have to go to Motorola and pay double the price X 300 pagers, that's a lot of money.

They do say that the receiver spec is at least as good as the Minitor II. Time will tell if it holds up as well.

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 3:01 pm

how long do you think it will take untill MOST of the glitch's are taken care of?

MassFD · Post by **MassFD** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 4:52 pm

There will not be any glitches, at least until the Minitor VI is made.

The Minitor VI will address all the non existing issues issues of the Minitor V just like the Minitor V addresses all the issues that Motorola would not admidt to about the Minitor IV.

The entire thing is a joke, a bad one at that.

Yet we keep buying into it. Read my Sig line

The Pager Geek · Post by **The Pager Geek** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:19 pm

Yes, and I get Minitor 2 batteries from M for ~$2 each (irregardless of quanity)

How long before aftermarket floods the market for ~$7....

RELAX!!!!!!

tpg

Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:34 pm

MassFD wrote:
I buy the minitor II battery aftermarket for a lot less than $10, I think it is more like $7.

You need to be buying them from me then. Aftermarket nickle metal hydride batteries with a 14 month warranty for $4.00 a piece and we can ship up to 50 using priority mail for $3.85.

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 6:55 pm

The Pager Geek wrote:6005276L01 is the Minitor 2 battery. That lists for $10.00.

so... 2 little batteries in shrink wrap = $10 OR an entire battery pack for $14.

What's the problem?

tpg

I get them for around $7.00. That's twice as much! And yea, it's cheaper than a radio batter.... IT'S NOT A RADIO.

cfdeng3 · Post by **cfdeng3** » Sat May 28, 2005 4:22 am

Does anyone have one? ANy feedback. Has anyone tried going beyond 8mhz on 2 ch model??

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