Wait for 8200III? - Page 2

prcguy · #21 (**permalink**) 01-25-2013, 7:22 PM

Mine is not nearby but I don't remember any indication of 25 vs analog. When your in the mode that can decode P25 it will also pass analog and the audio is a little tinny sounding compared to the analog only mode.

Mine is a Govt version and I enable the descrambler to turn on P25, which I think has a V in the corner of the display but also a number from 0 to 255 for the descrambler subcarrier.
prcguy

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Originally Posted by n0ypd

I am getting some P25,and some blurrps,but i think those channels are encrypted..How do you know for sure if it's digital,other than the sound? The V in lower left corner ??

n0ypd · #22 (**permalink**) 01-25-2013, 9:34 PM

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Originally Posted by prcguy

Mine is not nearby but I don't remember any indication of 25 vs analog. When your in the mode that can decode P25 it will also pass analog and the audio is a little tinny sounding compared to the analog only mode.

Mine is a Govt version and I enable the descrambler to turn on P25, which I think has a V in the corner of the display but also a number from 0 to 255 for the descrambler subcarrier.
prcguy

OK,i got it figured out now.It's finally getting a bit easier using this receiver .

ddelu7408 · #23 (**permalink**) 02-02-2013, 4:29 PM

I'm getting an unblocked ,unused MKIII next week and I'm debating whether or not the upgrade is worth it. Any more comments from those that did. Do you feel it was worth $300.

n0ypd · #24 (**permalink**) 02-04-2013, 8:16 AM

It's worth it if yo want to listen to P25.

W2WP · #25 (**permalink**) 02-21-2013, 6:38 PM

I love the 8200 MK3 but now another $300? If you bought it new now you're talking $1000. Jeez, pay $150 and buy a Uniden 396xt. AND I want to hear from someone who did the upgrade and how P25 sounds and how you set it up.

prcguy · #26 (**permalink**) 02-21-2013, 7:03 PM

I have the upgrade and it sounds a little better than my PRO96 in P25 mode. What do you mean by how it's set up?
prcguy

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Originally Posted by W2WP

I love the 8200 MK3 but now another $300? If you bought it new now you're talking $1000. Jeez, pay $150 and buy a Uniden 396xt. AND I want to hear from someone who did the upgrade and how P25 sounds and how you set it up.

W2WP · #27 (**permalink**) 02-21-2013, 7:13 PM

prcguy- Are you able just to decode p25? Can you listen to a p25 trunking system? Big difference that MK3 owners need to know. Real BIG difference.

fourthhorseman · #28 (**permalink**) 02-21-2013, 8:06 PM

No it dose not convert the 8200 to a -Trunking- radio...
Just opens it up to receive P25 Conv..

n0ypd · #29 (**permalink**) 02-22-2013, 8:22 AM

The 8200 has much more to offer than the 396,

mule1075 · #30 (**permalink**) 02-22-2013, 6:11 PM

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Originally Posted by n0ypd

The 8200 has much more to offer than the 396,

Yes and No it all depends on what you are interested in monitoring.That being said this thread has me charging a set of batteries and firing up the 8200 it has been in the desk drawer collecting dust.

W2WP · #31 (**permalink**) 02-23-2013, 3:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fourthhorseman

No it dose not convert the 8200 to a -Trunking- radio...
Just opens it up to receive P25 Conv..

That's what I figured. What's the point? P25 repeaters? They run mixed mode usually anyway.