After talking with quite a few other media photographers, I have been thinking about getting into Motorola radios for monitoring and ham use. I have searched through the forum here to learn as much as I can but I have a few questions I’m hoping the more experienced users can give advice on.
I was thinking of a used HT1250 or HT1550 (VHF) radio since most of what I monitor is still analog and there seems to be quite a few used at a decent price. I have also already signed up for a MOL account and have access so I’m ready to buy the software when I find a radio.
Do I need to look for anything specific with these radios? I see different variations in style with keypads.
Do you get programming cables from Motorola or are there third-party cables that work?
Will the CPS software work with any HT1250 or HT1550 radio I purchase?
Any tips or advice before getting started?
Thank you
I was thinking of a used HT1250 or HT1550 (VHF) radio since most of what I monitor is still analog and there seems to be quite a few used at a decent price. I have also already signed up for a MOL account and have access so I’m ready to buy the software when I find a radio.
Do I need to look for anything specific with these radios? I see different variations in style with keypads.
Do you get programming cables from Motorola or are there third-party cables that work?
Will the CPS software work with any HT1250 or HT1550 radio I purchase?
Any tips or advice before getting started?
Thank you