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commoguy87

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I have been programming vertex standards for some time but I have never asked this question. Looking in the software how do I make sure my radios (that are capable of course) are using 12.5 step. For example I mostly work with the 4200/820 software. Any guidance would help. Thanks.

I have been under the assumption when I change it from W5/W4/N this was my result. I have learned everything on my own with no professional help.
 

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Never mind I have answered my own question. However my new question is this. I cannot hear my communications dept on N however I can on W4. Does this mean they arent completely narrow?
 

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Yes that is the correct setting for vertex with 5k/4k and 2.5k spacing being the options.
 

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Thanks evfd I replied to my own post already lol but bc ive never posted before it waits for admin approval. I was just curious I cannot hear my comm center at 2.5 but I can at 4. Does this mean they arent narrow banded All the way yet?
 

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It could be. I know there was an issue with some Vertex radios having receive problems with the narrow filters.
 

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It could be. I know there was an issue with some Vertex radios having receive problems with the narrow filters.

I stumbled into a minor issue yesterday with a VHF VX-2200. I couldn't get it to hit a close by repeater in narrow mode, but it would hit it in w4/w5 mode. I am guessing the repeater hasn't been narrowbanded yet. However, just about every other model/brand of radio I deal with (dozens) can hit that repeater in narrow mode. So I had to roll back the clock on my laptop and blast that one channel in there as wideband.
 
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