I was digging around E-Bay and saw some decently priced Astro Saber III. I only issue I have is that I really hate shelling out $$$ for CPS/RSS to Motorola. Obviously, I am looking for something that isn't going to break the bank. Should I just call it a day and purchase the Astro III or is there anythere P25 radio out there that is relatively low-priced and the programming software is not going to charge me an arm and a leg to get it?
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Decent priced P25 radio
- Thread starter kcallis
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kcallis said:
If you want to purchase an Astro Saber on Ebay be careful. Just because it's an Astro Saber does not mean it will do P25. Take a close look at the Host/DSP versions on the radio to make sure you don't buy and "astro ready" (analog firmware) or VSELP radio.
Shaun (r0f) has put together a nice infor page for those interested in getting into P25 stuff...
www.p25.ca
The only place to buy the RSS is Motorola. Nobody can give you a better deal.
jparks29
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I just picked up an AS2, VHF, IMBE, 07.xx/07.xx for 152$ shipped, deals can definitely be had....
I understand that other manufacturers like Kenwood and Icom (both of which sell P25 radios) have more reasonable prices on software, but their radios have not been out nearly as long and are not as popular and so are going to be much harder or nearly impossible to find used.
But their new prices can be better than some used moto gear.
SKEYGEN said:
Man !!! Supermarkets in Australia must pay really well. When I was in that situation, I could barely afford my car payment, insurance, and money to go on dates. RSS wasn't even in the budget. And I was still living at my parents home.
It's not exactly cheap but considering the price of CPS software and programming hardware plus a radio it might be worth looking at the Relm / BK line. They new DPH units can be had for a little over a grand or so and they are face programmable so it saves the cost and hassle of the programming equipment.
How about the new Vertex stuff ??
Any experience or comments ?
I'm also looking for a reasonably priced P25 radio for
mixed conventional/P25 VHF.
Any experience or comments ?
I'm also looking for a reasonably priced P25 radio for
mixed conventional/P25 VHF.
I've played with the Icom P25 line and pretty impressed with the look and audio performance. The Rep didn't know if the full keypad madel was FFP capable, but it was a sure nice radio.
A few friends just picked up brand new XTS1500 portables (Model 1.5 w/displays) in both V and U for around $700 each. They don't have all the bells n whistles, but 48 channels and P25 for amateur use they seem to be doing the job for them.
A few friends just picked up brand new XTS1500 portables (Model 1.5 w/displays) in both V and U for around $700 each. They don't have all the bells n whistles, but 48 channels and P25 for amateur use they seem to be doing the job for them.
wdz
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trooperdude said:
Well, I can't speak for their P25... but I just bought a VX-929 and I am totally in love with it. They do have a VX-P920 series, I would totally check them out.
MattSR
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brand new! thats pretty sweet...
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