Tait 2040

[Mark]

Hi folks, I just purchased a Tait 2040 Trunked UHF radio from ebay (not sure if it was a good idea afterall). So I was wondering if a kind sole could point me in the direction to obtain the software needed to put it back to a conventional radio, or am I going to get an answer about the radio I don't want to hear. All replies greatlt appreciated. Cheers from Newcastle....MARK

[rebradio]

Hi Mark, the standard programming software allows you to put 10 conventional channels in the radio. It will never be a T2020 without changing over the Logic PCB for a T2020 logic board. If you can't find the software on this site let me know.
Phill

[Mark]

Hi Phil, Many thanks for your reply...greatly appreciated. Sounds like you know what you are talking about (GREAT).
I'm not sure that the software at this stage as obviously I am not sure what I am doing. I mean is it worth the hassle of getting the s/w and buying the cable and trying to do it myself or do I just pay some tech to do it for me. Really 10 channels is enough for me as I really only want road channels, truckies, emergency and will only ever program it once? Know what I mean???
The other issue I have is that it does not have a db9??? socket to plug into anyway there is just a blank cap where it should be? So what would you recommend I do???
Many thanks for your time?
Mark

[rebradio]

Hi Mark, Sorry I haven't been back regularly. The radio is programmed via the microphone socket. The programming cable has a DB9 at the PC end and RJ12 for the mic end. There is a small chip in the DB9 end to step up TTL level signals to RS232.
The software is available on this web site if you are a paid up member (send an email to the administrator).
Send me a private message if you need any help?

Cheers,
Phill.