I just want to say thanks to you all for all your help out there.I want to buy a mts with 250 channels can anyone tell me some of the pros and cons of this radio.I have a ht1000 at this time is it the right move or not.I am just getting started so please bear with me
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1) The dead pixel issue on the display. This can be fixed by heating the display flex with an iron or a heat gun, or by replacing the display.
2) SMA connector becoming loose on very old models. This can be fixed by either swapping out the rear case for a newer one or by drilling and tapping a hole for a set screw to hold the SMA in place.
3) Toolproof issue if you ever try to use lab software on one that has newer firmware.
2) SMA connector becoming loose on very old models. This can be fixed by either swapping out the rear case for a newer one or by drilling and tapping a hole for a set screw to hold the SMA in place.
3) Toolproof issue if you ever try to use lab software on one that has newer firmware.
Probably the only downside to the MTS2000 radio's besides the ones listed above, is that they have to be "flashed" with different options if you require them, and that can get expensive. I was able to find one with a loaded codeplug on eBay (Trunking, QCII, GE-Star, etc...) but they are rare. Mine has the 255 channel flash (H260), i'm not sure how common it is though.
If it's general scanning or conventional operations you are after, a basic flashcode will be fine.
It's possible to change a MT2000 to be capable of 250 channels, check BatLabs. These models come with many options out of the box (no trunking), but only have DOS-based RSS.
If it's general scanning or conventional operations you are after, a basic flashcode will be fine.
It's possible to change a MT2000 to be capable of 250 channels, check BatLabs. These models come with many options out of the box (no trunking), but only have DOS-based RSS.
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RF wise the HT1000 & MTS2000 are the same. However the MTS is more versatile when it comes to assigning functions to buttons & switches. On the 1000 the 3 position switch is like a happy meal. If position A is one function, then B & C must be specific other functions. No choice. On the MTS, A,B, & C can be anything you want. The 1000 still used RSS, while the MTS uses CPS to program. Myself, I'm getting rid of my 1000's even though they work perfectly, because I'm tired of relying on other people to reprogram them, while I can reprogram my 2000's myself. Just make sure you know the flashcode before purchase, & make sure it does what you need. Of course if you need it for Ham radio use, it probably doesn't matter. GARY N4KVE
But make note that not all MTS2000's can be programmed with CPS. Some of the older variants require RSS and using CPS will turn them into a brick with the quickness.
N4KVE
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This is true. I have programmed radios as old as 5.41 with CPS & no problem. But years ago when the Jedi's first came out, I had one with f/w 1.something. Looking inside, it actually had a MTX controller board as the correct MTS board had not been developed yet. This radio had come right from the factory which was 5 miles away. Gold lettering too. GARY N4KVE
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