TAD MD-150

[Bronco Boy]

A friend of mine was given one of these radio's. We were playing with it last night, and the one thing that we can't figure out, is how to program the channels. It has no buttons or anything to do so:

http://chrisb.users.superford.org/Misc/TAD_MD-150.JPG



The display shows 0-40 like a CB radio, but the specs on it are 136.000 - 174.000. I called a place in Prince George, and they hinted that some models are programmed with the cover off, but that is all they would reveal.

Does anybody have a clue hoe to program this radio? :whiteflag:

[Greg]

I'm pretty sure I can program it; I'll check when I get home and will get back to you.

Greg

[Bronco Boy]

Sounds good Greg.

[canucksafari]

Try here: http://www.tadradio.com/.

I was also looking for a VHF on ebay and saw and edmonton listing for the same radio (gov surplus). He had some manual info on it as well in his listing. Post how it goes, cause it could make a cheaper option for a good VHF.

[Bronco Boy]

Try here: http://www.tadradio.com/.
That is who I called.


I was also looking for a VHF on ebay and saw and edmonton listing for the same radio (gov surplus). He had some manual info on it as well in his listing. Post how it goes, cause it could make a cheaper option for a good VHF.
I saw a few on e-Bay too. From what I have seen of the radio, $50-$100 is to much. :laugh

I will definatley keep you posted.

[westcoaster]

being a commercial radio your not "supposed" to be able to program it yourself...


That said, google returned.... (use at your own risk....)


Tad M150 Programming Guide.

1) While radio off, press and hold "PRIORITY" button. Then
press "POWER" button.
2) On display there should be "ch_Pr +" to indicate you are in the
programming section.
3) Press "Channel Up" or "Channel Down" to select desired channel to
program (ie: cH-01 – cH-40)
4) Press "Scan" button to access freq #'s (display will be in the
following sequence – "Rx Freq" – "Rx Tone" – "Tx Freq" – "Tx Tone" –
Next channel # (back to front))
5) While in any of the above screen pressing the "Channel Up"
or "Channel Down" will adjust the numbers. Enter the Tx and Rx #'s
ie: Lad 1=154.1000 in both fields.
6) Press "scan" to cycle to the next screen and when the desired
channel is entered just press the "Power" button to shut off and
exit the program mode.
Note! If entering emergency frequencies, only enter the Rx side of
the freq so that you don't accidentally transmit on the emergency
channels.


edit:

If you know nothing about radio's and radio frequencies, I strongly recommend you have someone who has a slight clue guide you through the prompts to at least let you know what areas you need to set and what ones you don't.

[Greg]

Hi Chris,

I can program that radio. If Westcoaster's instructions didn't work for you, give me a call if you have my ph#, or email
greg

at

quads

dot

ca

[Bronco Boy]

Hi Chris,

I can program that radio. If Westcoaster's instructions didn't work for you, give me a call if you have my ph#, or email
greg

at

quads

dot

ca
Ok, so Westcoaster info helped a bit....Thanks!

MY shipper at work got these for me, which should help you out canucksafari:

Tad corporation md series vhf radio service manual / programming
DEALER PROGRAMMING-
Programming the TAD MD series of radios is a quick8operation. Once in the programming mode, the programming takes place in a manner similar to setting a digital watch and progresses in a methodical manner by using the keys on the front of the radio.0

HOW TO CLEAR MEMORY

Remove the bottom cover. (The top cover is the speaker side.)

Look on the PCB behind the display. You will note there are 2 square pads at the right corner of the Control board, mark RESET.

Turn the radio on.

Momentarily short between these foils with a metal material.The display will read: Memory has been cleared!

ENTERING DEALER PROGRAMMING MODE z@NT3n

You will note there is a diode at the right corner of the Control board (in the neighborhood of the above RESET pads)

Turn the radio on while shorting the diode to the front chassis with a metal screwdriver,etc.

The display will read:=

You are now in the dealer-programming mode. 4NX62

Note: If the "+?????? sign is displayed, this indicates that information has already been programmed into that channel.

ENTERING OR CHANGING PROGRAMMING

Once the radio is in the dealer-programming mode,a qualified person can program each channel with the following information:1 C

Priority channel with RX/TX frequency, RX/TX CTCSS tone.,%0Y9

Channel number.89

RX frequency for each channel.

RX CTCSS tone for each channel.

TX frequency for each channel.

TX CTCSS tone for each channel.

Scan resume time.

Frequency step size.

Note: CTCSS operation requires an option to be installed.

NOTE: This priority channel must be programmed,DO NOT SKIP IT!!

Dealer Programming:TAD Radio of Canada Inc.30

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The following is a step-by-step procedure for programming the radio.65 Figure 15 summarizes the sequence used to select the information requiring programming. The radio scan resume time is set at 3 seconds and the channel step size is set at 5KHz as initial values. If these values are satisfactory go directly to the Priority channel programming

SETTING THE SCAN RESUME TIME o

Press the CH ▼ key twice. The display will show: This means the scan resume time is now 3Pz@ seconds. This is the time the radio will remain on channel after the carrier disappears.

Press the SCAN key. The ??????3" will be flashing.

Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ key to select the scan resume time, 3 or 6 seconds.

Press the SCAN key. The flashing will stop! and the selection will change to the next menu 中

SETTING THE CHANNEL STEP SIZE

The display shows This means frequencies every 5KHz can be programmed.| Dealer Programming: TAD Radio of Canada Inc 31

Press the SCAN key, and the ". 5 MHz?????? will {be flashing

Press the CH ▲or CH ▼ key to select the KHz" size of the frequency steps. Ex. 5KHz,10KHz, 15KHz or 20KHz.

Press the SCAN key. The flashing will stop and the selection changes to the next menu

PRIORITY CHANNEL PROGRAMMING
RX FREQUENCY

Press the SCAN key. The display will show RX frequency entry, it will be flashing.

Press the CH ▲key, the flashing digits will advance in KHz steps (see SETTING THE CHANNEL STEP SIZE) each time you press the key. If the CH ▲key is pressed and held the digits will advance quickly. Select the KHz portion of the desired frequency in this manner.

If the PRIORITY key is pressed, "F" will be indicated on the left side of the LCD display,4.y and now the MHz portion of the frequency can be selected by using the CH ▼ or CH▲ key. This ??????F?????? will be indicated for a few seconds if no keys are pressed, then return to the KHz step mode.The display now shows the RX frequency desired while flashing. RX CTCSS TONE (Requires optional CTCSS board to operate)

Press the SCAN key. The display will read: RX tone entry, it will be flashing.

Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ key to program the RX CTCSS tone code.Refer to Table 3, the TONE CODE TABLE, select the number corresponding to the desired tone.
TABLE 3 - TONE CODE TABLE
Dealer Programming:TAD Radio of Canada Inc.#32 TX FREQUENCY

Press the SCAN key. The display shows:F2F-TX frequency entry, it will be flashing.

The same frequency as just programmed into the RX will be displayed. If semi-duplex operation is required, program the frequency in the same manner, otherwise continue.6x(> TX CTCSS TONE (Requires optional CTCSS board to operate)

Press the SCAN key. The display shows:TX tone entry, it will be flashing.

The same tone code as the RX tone code just programmed in will be displayed. If a different tone code or no tone code is required, program the radio in the same manner. Programming the TX tone code to a value other than ??????00?????? will activate the TONE indicator on the display for that channel.

SELECTING THE CHANNEL NUMBER KNOB AND PROGRAMMING INFORMATION

Having programmed the priority channel,press the SCAN key. The display will show:

Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ key to select a channel number from 1 to 40 that requires programming.

Having selected a channel number, press the SCAN key and proceed to the frequency and CTCSS tone code setting in the same manner as the priority channel programming.All information programmed will be retained in the radio??????s memory and the radio is ready to be placed in service as far as the dealer programming concerned.

Once all the desired programming has been accomplished

Turn off the radio.

Hang up the microphone.

Turn on the radio

Press the CH ▲or CH ▼key.

The radio programming may be selectively altered when only one channel require programming. However, after making the change,be sure to press the SCAN key at least once,enter the new information

Greg, it looks like we have things figured out at this point, but if we have any more questions, I'll get ahold of you. :beer_cheers:

This is just some tinkering which might just lead to me and Indir taking the VHF test. Plus I got to dig out my old scanner too, which I forgot how much fun that thing was to listen to. :redneck