GP300 Programming Issue - Invalid Frequency

[JB1991]

Okay, I feel like an idiot, purchased a VHF GP300 portable for a fellow firefighter here. In the process of programming, I failed to realize that the available frequencies are in the 400MHz range, where it needs to be around 130-160 MHz........ Do I need to purchase a new radio or is there something within the Radio OS I can change???? ANY HELP would be greatly appreciated.


Regards,

Jon Beard

 

[sschiltz]

Yes you purchased a VHF radio , you seem to need a UHF radio.

 

[KG4INW]

Yes, you need to purchase a new one. Changing bands would be too difficult and more cost than getting a proper range radio, if changing it could be done (hardware change, not software change).

 

[62Truck]

and I'd look for a different radio something that is Narrow Band capable..Try looking for a P1225 they use a windows based CPS and they will do narrow band and uses the same accessories as the GP300, except the battery and programming cable.

 

[cmdrwill]

The GP300 is a great radio, even today. The UHF version covers 438 to 470. The VHF version is 136 to 174 mHz.

There are other ranges in the GP300 model line.
403 - 430
465 - 490

They do not cover some of the new narrow band frequencies.
If we knew the frequencies you need, we can tell you if the radio will support them.

 

[62Truck]

You might want to re-check those band spits cmdrwill on the uhf one. cdmrwill

 

[firefive76]

and I'd look for a different radio something that is Narrow Band capable..Try looking for a P1225 they use a windows based CPS and they will do narrow band and uses the same accessories as the GP300, except the battery and programming cable.

Go with this advise. A GP300 isn't narrowband capable. In other words, it will be of no use in a year and a half. If you are looking for a decent cheap handheld, look at the CP200 or CP200XLS.

 

[faxjax]

Gp300

Hello, Appreciate any help you can give me as well.

Have some Gp300s VHF radios we use when riding in the woods. Want to know if they will be able to be reprogrammed to the new Narrow Band requirements.

We maining use the freq that came in them. It is 154.600

Can anyone tell me if this will be possible?

 

[firefive76]

Hello, Appreciate any help you can give me as well.

Have some Gp300s VHF radios we use when riding in the woods. Want to know if they will be able to be reprogrammed to the new Narrow Band requirements.

We maining use the freq that came in them. It is 154.600

Can anyone tell me if this will be possible?

GP300's are not capable of narrowband.

 

[trlrdrdave]

Some gp300 came narrow band. Must check model number. They were either or you can't specify in programming.

 

[faxjax]

GP 300 Narrowband

Thank you Firefive76,. I was afraid of that.

and Trlrdrdave I will have to get the model numbers and post them.

Thanks again to both

 

[firefive76]

Thank you Firefive76,. I was afraid of that.

and Trlrdrdave I will have to get the model numbers and post them.

Thanks again to both

I stand corrected, I thought that none of the GP300's were narrowband compliant, but apparently some are. Check this sheet out and compare your model number:

http://www.motorola.com/web/Busines...g Compliance Guide.pdf?pLibItem=1&localeId=33

 

[faxjax]

Gp 300

Thank you firefive76
I will have to check them out.