APX 7000 Issues VHF

[TheRadioGuru]

So I have a 700/800 MHZ and VHF enabled APX 7000.... But it's not allowing me to setup a conventional channel with a VHF frequency in it.

Flashcode is: 901208-001492-2-000000-000000

 

[abnrto]

The only thing I see that could be a problem is you don't have QA00579*Enable Dual Band Operation. Even if it's built for dual band it it's not enable you want be able to use it.

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[ME801]

Tree view in CPS, Conventional Configuration, Conventional Personality, Frequency Options, click in the blue plus symbol...are you able to add frequencies?

 

[crazyboy]

Is this a legit tagged radio or an Ebay special?

 

[WB6WQF]

The only thing I see that could be a problem is you don't have QA00579*Enable Dual Band Operation. Even if it's built for dual band it it's not enable you want be able to use it.

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Looks like the OP has a depot hacked flashcode and the perpetrator forgot to enable dual band operation.

Decoding Flashcode: 901208-001492-2
Platform: APX7000

Q806: ASTRO IMBE Digital Operation
G996: Over the Air Provisioning
QA00569: Primary Band: 700/800
QA00574: Secondary Band: VHF
H38: SmartZone Systems Operation
Q947: APCO Packet Data Interface
Q173: SmartZone Omnilink MultiZone Operation
QA00580: Enable TDMA Operation
Q361: ASTRO 25 9600 Baud Trunking
QA00577: Front Display and Full Keypad (M3)

QA00579 is definitely missing.

 

[TheRadioGuru]

You know I am an idiot from time to time and didn't even notice 579 missing. These are very legit county owned radios that were purchased from the dealer with "VHF Enabled" supposedly...

 

[WB6WQF]

You know I am an idiot from time to time and didn't even notice 579 missing. These are very legit county owned radios that were purchased from the dealer with "VHF Enabled" supposedly...

If that’s the case then your dealer owes you a flashkey to enable the dual band feature. Even if the radio wasn’t supposed to have VHF enabled, the cost to add the feature is not that great.

 

[GTR8000]

Even if the radio wasn’t supposed to have VHF enabled, the cost to add the feature is not that great.

You're joking, right? QA00579 list price is $1,000, and even with the 25% discount MSI gives NYS contract pricing, it's still a hefty $750 option to unlock the secondary band.

 

[WB6WQF]

You're joking, right? QA00579 list price is $1,000, and even with the 25% discount MSI gives NYS contract pricing, it's still a hefty $750 option to unlock the secondary band.

No, I’m not joking. $750 is the going price and I don’t consider that to be expensive.

 

[NVAGVUP]

MSWIN- If you purchased radios from your dealer with VHF enabled as a requirement, your dealer should fulfill your request. There mistake. If they do not, you need to find a new dealer.

 

[cmdrwill]

MSWIN- If you purchased radios from your dealer with VHF enabled as a requirement, your dealer should fulfill your request. There mistake. If they do not, you need to find a new dealer.

I would certainly report the "dealer" to big M. And find another dealer.

 

[K2NEC]

No, I’m not joking. $750 is the going price and I don’t consider that to be expensive.

For a $4000 radio, $750 for an upgrade is a rather small chunk of change.
If you have $4000 for a radio then $750 for an upgrade seems like nothing.

 

[TheRadioGuru]

I would certainly report the "dealer" to big M. And find another dealer.

They are no longer a dealer.... lol

 

[riccom]

hey blake, try Jackson communications