N1SQB
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Does anyone know if an XTS2500 with a split of 450-512MHZ. go down to the 440MHZ Ham band? I am looking to get one but this concerns me.
Manny
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XTS 2500 Question!
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The XTs2500 450-512 will not go down to 440 i tryed with mine 450 is aslow as it goes
N1SQB
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Thanks!
I am glad I asked. I guess I need one with the 403-470 split then right? Or is there another split?
My GP380 has that split.
Manny
I am glad I asked. I guess I need one with the 403-470 split then right? Or is there another split?
My GP380 has that split.
Manny
Yes you need band spit of 403-470 to do 440 I dont know if they mad any other band splits in UHF
Can't these be bit banged out of band via taking a hex editor to the cps like some of the older radios?
Never Tried taking it out of band and would not want to take a chance of killing to radio
bezking
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Akardam's website has directions for forcing the CPS for the Astro25 series out of band. Now, keep in mind that this is just a software modification, and that there is no guarantee that the hardware in the radio will perform well or at all outside of it's rated bandsplit (although it is possible, you might want to ask on the Batboard if anybody has experience with this).
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The XTS2500 450-520 will easily go down to 440, folks who say otherwise are incorrect.
N1SQB
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oK it's official, I'm confused now....I'll research further...
Manny
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An "S" split (450-512) unit should, in most cases, operate down to 440MHz just fine, without the need of any fine-tuning. Most Astro/Astro25 radios can perform +/- 10MHz of the rated band-split without serious degradation in signal quality.
As was mentioned above, you will need to hex edit the CPS to allow programming out-of-band.
As was mentioned above, you will need to hex edit the CPS to allow programming out-of-band.
is an "S" split (450-512mhz) 2500 able to do 6.25khz PLL Steps?
I am looking for something to cover the new 6.25khz band split for the new FDNY/EMS Frequencies
I am looking for something to cover the new 6.25khz band split for the new FDNY/EMS Frequencies
N1SQB
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I was looking at this particular radio:
http://cgi.ebay.com/USED-Motorola-X...ItemQQptZ2_Way_Radios_FRS?hash=item48392f9730
However, it does not have a tag on the back. I'm interested in conventional Public Safety / Fire / EMS monitoring and Ham use which it seems like it will do. However, with no tags of any kind, I just don't know exactly what I am getting. I would have to rely stricly on the selller's word.!
Manny
http://cgi.ebay.com/USED-Motorola-X...ItemQQptZ2_Way_Radios_FRS?hash=item48392f9730
However, it does not have a tag on the back. I'm interested in conventional Public Safety / Fire / EMS monitoring and Ham use which it seems like it will do. However, with no tags of any kind, I just don't know exactly what I am getting. I would have to rely stricly on the selller's word.!
Manny
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I have bought Radios from that seller more then once and have had no issue even with no tags the serial number in CPS is always fine his radios used to all have 123abc serial numbers but all have good numbers seller also ships super fast so dont worry about no tags
N1SQB
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Thanks a lot!
I am new to this particular radio. I have experience with kenwood commercial radios and some experience with Sabers and GP380s. I just want to make sure to ask all the right questions before diving in...
Manny
I am new to this particular radio. I have experience with kenwood commercial radios and some experience with Sabers and GP380s. I just want to make sure to ask all the right questions before diving in...
Manny
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