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sbennett1298

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Hello,

I have a Motorola EX500 handheld two way radio.
(Flea market find)
The spec sheet says this model does VHF and UHF frequency bands.
Does that mean my particular radio can be programmed to do both bands or does it mean the model EX500 can be purchased for one band or the other?

From what I can tell mine only seems to do VHF.

I have the same question about the model CM300.
Here is the EX500 spec sheet.

https://www.motorolasolutions.com/e...radios/discontinued/ex500.html#tabproductinfo
 

nd5y

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Probably each model comes in versions for each band. If you are not sure about your radio you can look up the FCC ID number or Motorola part number.
 

ecps92

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Single Band Radio
Can be bought as VHF or as UHF
Not Dual Band

The model # / Serial # would confirm more
Hello,

I have a Motorola EX500 handheld two way radio.
(Flea market find)
The spec sheet says this model does VHF and UHF frequency bands.
Does that mean my particular radio can be programmed to do both bands or does it mean the model EX500 can be purchased for one band or the other?

From what I can tell mine only seems to do VHF.

I have the same question about the model CM300.
Here is the EX500 spec sheet.

https://www.motorolasolutions.com/e...radios/discontinued/ex500.html#tabproductinfo
 
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