Setting Channel: You select the channel by pressing the up/down key(s). The lock icon must be deactivated before you can change channels. Setting Sub Channel: You select the sub channel by pressing the mode button once. The CTCSS display will begin to flash. You can now select the sub channel by pressing the up/down key(s). The lock icon must be deactivated before you […]
Articles Tagged: murs
How do I set the Channel and Sub-Channel on my MURS MAPS transmitter?
A. Channel selection: The MURS Alert transmitter is capable of transmitting on any of the 5 MURS channels. To select the proper channel, locate SW1 (#1 in image) and set it to the appropriate channel. B. Sub Channel (CTCSS) selection: To select the proper CTCSS, locate SW2 (#2 in image) and SW3 (#3 in image). SW2 […]
Is more expensive always better?
Often this is the case, but it’s also important to consider whether you need the most expensive system. The best example of this is with our wireless driveway alarm systems, the MURS units are generally the most expensive and have by far the longest wireless range. However in terms of reliability, sophistication etc. they are […]
Help troubleshooting my MURS Alert MAPS Probe and M538BS Base Station kit. (Missing Alerts)
1. Double check battery levels, each should be reading 3.0 or above. 2. Check and increase sensitivity at transmitter box. 3. Do “shovel” test as discussed, remember to leave approx. 30 second windows between activation’s (as indicated by LED in transmitter). 4. Every time the LED activates, the Basestations (as long as it has been […]
My MURS M538HT Radio is experiencing above average static and reads RX in the read out when the static is happening. How can I fix this?
One thing that could be happening with this unit is that it is picking up interference from another MURS unit in the area. This particular unit could be a little more sensitive than the other units and is picking up the carrier on a signal that is to weak to receive the full transmission. To […]
How do I activate the NO relay on my MURS Basestation?
The Murs Basestation M538BS has a NO dry contact relay on it which can be set to close when the M538BS receives an alert signal from a MURS transmitter. For this to happen the M538BS and whichever MURS transmitter you are using both need to be set to Channel 1 Sub Channel 1.