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jwilder4511

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My agnecy is looking to buy some new handhelds. We are looking at the dual band handhelds. I was wondering if anyone had good reviews of these types of radios so I can justfy my choice. We are looking hard at the Harris Unity, Motorola APX 7000, and Relm/BK Radio.

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I didn't now Relm made a dual band.

If you wait 2 weeks Motorola will be announcing the APX8000 - VHF, UHF , 700/800 radio.
 

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You might also want to add the new Kenwood 5000 Series and EF Johnson Viking radios to your list of products to evaluate -- But be careful that you have a P-25 fully compliant core, as many of these radios and vendors have manufacture specific features as well as the core P-25 radio and if you are utilizing one of these features you can cause issues with with other products.


My agnecy is looking to buy some new handhelds. We are looking at the dual band handhelds. I was wondering if anyone had good reviews of these types of radios so I can justfy my choice. We are looking hard at the Harris Unity, Motorola APX 7000, and Relm/BK Radio.

Thanks!

JW
 
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