M120 scan

[thesavo]

Hi. I just got a Motorola M120 radio. I was told by the seller that scanning between the two channels on this unit is not possible. I have attempted to search here and batlabs for a difinitive statement on this or atleast someone else asking the same question.

Is this true? If so, I will have to re think the arrangement on this station.
This was the only reference confirming that this unit will not scan.

Trouble with 2-way radio ( Motorola M120 )

Is anyone familiar with these 2-way radios? They can receive and transmit on two channels. My brother is a van driver and all of the vehicles use these radio…

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Thanks

 

[a417]

Hi. I just got a Motorola M120 radio. I was told by the seller that scanning between the two channels on this unit is not possible. I have attempted to search here and batlabs for a difinitive statement on this or atleast someone else asking the same question.

The M120 was marketed as a feature limited version, and did not have scan. I dealt primarily with newer radius units, but I don't even think the M120 had a representative button for that feature. (Had to look in the archives) It didn't.

 

[thesavo]

The M120 was marketed as a feature limited version, and did not have scan. I dealt primarily with newer radius units, but I don't even think the M120 had a representative button for that feature.

Yes. It does lack a scan button, but I thought maybe it could be programmed to scan with mic - on-hook.

If it can't scan, that's fine. It just changes what I use it for. Audio pickup is great. I'm listening on 147.000mhz with the same antenna and has much clearer audio that a similarly aged scanner.

 

[a417]

If your two frequencies were on the same channel, and PL differentiated - you could ghetto-scan it by listening CSQ...but I don't think that's an option for you.

 

[thesavo]

It might not be. The plan was for rail road.
Ch1 locomotive aar 70 - 161.5200 mhz
Ch 2 dispatch aar 94 - 161.1600 mhz