Bantam Mobile Information

Bantams are small, black radios with a 2 digit red LED display and have a RJ45 jack on the front.  They can be programmed for up to 22 channels and program through the RJ45 MIC connector on the front using later versions of XTR software. The 70-1309A  programming cable is used for the Bantam/Titan series.  

GCC offers an adaptor cable designed to work with the XTR1 XTR/Syntech II programmer and eliminates the need for another programming cable which means reduced cost for you.  You can order it from our product page.

  Bantams come in VHF and UHF.  70-1337X is the VHF version and 70-1527X is the UHF version.  The letter on the end of the model number designates the frequency range.  No one I know of  has been successful in getting a Bantam to work outside of their commercial band splits.  For example, a 450-470 mhz B range radio will not work on 440 mhz ham frequencies, even when programmed with edited software that lets an XTR go out of band.  Power cables may be purchased from Bridgeman Communications and they have wiring diagrams available. 

For specifications, click here.  (offsite link)

Programming Tips:  If the SCAN LED is lit, the radio will error when trying to read or program.  Make sure scan is turned off.   

Instructions When Using the 70-1310 PC Programming Software

When programming a
70-1337 mobile radio use one of the following methods:

Method 1: Upload From Radio (Recommended)
1. Upload the contents of the radio's EPROM into the PC.
2. Select "Manaul" from the Edit menu.
3. Change the EPROM Address "D" from "8A" to "94".
4. Edit any other parameters as required. Do not enter any channel
information greater than channel 22.
5. Download the new settings into the radio's EPROM.

Method 2: Complete Reprogramming
1. Select the Model VHF(H) B-Band.
2. Complete entering all programming parameters as needed. Do not program any channel greater than 22.
3. Select "Manual" from the Edit menu.
4. Change Address "D" from "8A" to "94".
5. Download the new settings into the radio's EPROM.

NOTE: If the radio wil not accept the download, make sure:
1. The EPROM Hex Value at address "D" is "94".
2. That no more than 22 channels have been programmed.
 

Hacked Power Connector For Bantam, XTR 8 channel,  and Titan

WARNING!!! I assume no responsibility if you decide to make your own power cable and damage your radio by wiring or connecting it wrong. Please refer to the www.bridgemancommunications.com  for proper connections to the radio. 

You can make a connector by robbing the main connector off a bad ATX computer power supply and cutting down the molex connector so it will plug into the radio .  Using a very small jewelers screw driver, you can press the tabs on the pins and remove the wires.  Rearrange them so you don't get the power leads mixed up with the other wires.  The tab on the computer connector won't match up when you cut the plug down but the connector seats well and won't come out that easily.