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I'm very interested in how vhf is on the external antenna. Thinking of g3 with external antenna vhf. Is it possible to order that way. I'm thinking I'd have to specify that configuration on my order. Hoping dealers update their websites to pick the correct model.
 
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markjrenna said:
I'm very interested in how vhf is on the external antenna. Thinking of g3 with external antenna vhf. Is it possible to order that way. I'm thinking I'd have to specify that configuration on my order. Hoping dealers update their websites to pick the correct model.
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Unication G3 Dual Band Analog/P25 Pager - Pre-Order | Rays Pager Sales specifically states UHF external. I don't know if the other configuration is available in the US. Suggest contacting your dealer to ask....
 
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Quick question for a sanity check:

I just created a test profile for a G3 using two UHF frequencies (453 MHz range) and two VHF frequencies (156 MHz range). All analog. I used the G3 model number from a photo an eBay vendor had posted. I set up knob positions for the four frequencies in positions 5-8. In position 1, I created a silent scan list of all the frequencies (uhf & vhf) and the software accepted it. Not having a G3 here, will this work if programmed into a G3? Based on G5 knowledge, we know that two bands can not be monitored at the same time. Would a new G3 owner consider trying this and post a result? If I'm missing the obvious, accept my apologies, but please don't flame me. Thanks.
 
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Shouldn't be a problem. I have a G5 with UHF and monitor 800 and UHF frequencies in the same knob position all the time. For example in Los Angeles, I monitor LA Fire (800mhz channels) and LA County Fire (UHF channels) in the same knob positions, and it works fine. Just can't put two trunked systems, or non-trunked channels and a trunked system in the same knob position. I am also setting up my G3 with both UHF and VHF channels in the same knob position. Just can't add anything else to a knob position with a trunk system.
 
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Signal-Zero said:
FYI for all:

Since the G2 is band specific in VHF or UHF, it will always use the external antenna.

The G3 (as a dual band) will use the EXTERNAL antenna for UHF and INTERNAL LOOP antenna for VHF.

I wanted to put this out since some were confused when purchasing the G5. The G5 external is always 7/800 and internal loop is your other band.


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This has been confirmed. The external VHF antenna is not available in the US market with the G3. External will be UHF.


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