How easy is it to convert or to program some 900mhz ham simplex channels into a Motorola GTX handheld..? What’s the sensitivity and power be like there..? Any code plug mods gotta be done..?
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Motorola GTX 900mhz
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If you mean 902-927 MHz, more than likely it won't let you because the operating band may be limited to something like 930-943 MHz. I hear that the CPS .exe file can be modified and some have modified .exe file to program out of range. I don't have the modified file.
The model definition file (GTX.MDF) needs to be modified for the RSS (not CPS) to accept out of band frequencies. No .exe mods required, no hardware mods required. All of the information you need (and more) is available on the Repeater Builder site's GTX section.
Keep in mind that GTX radios are ancient and I would expect them to have some issues just due to their age. The programming software is DOS based and if you are not already set up to program Motorola radios that require DOS RSS it is IMO not worth your time whatsoever. If your goal is to play on ham 900 there are cheap radios that are much easier to work with (for example, the Motorola XPR6580, a wonderful little portable for ham use and available for well under $100/ea).
Keep in mind that GTX radios are ancient and I would expect them to have some issues just due to their age. The programming software is DOS based and if you are not already set up to program Motorola radios that require DOS RSS it is IMO not worth your time whatsoever. If your goal is to play on ham 900 there are cheap radios that are much easier to work with (for example, the Motorola XPR6580, a wonderful little portable for ham use and available for well under $100/ea).
The closest 900mhz repeater to me is over in southeast South Dakota near Turkey Ridge. Nothing on the west side yet.
