G4 to G5 - Learning Curve? Profile imports?

[rvacs]

Hello All,

First of all love my Unication G4.
Just tried a new SDS100 with latest firmware and it couldn't even come close to SIMULCAST Phase 1.

Thinking about upgrading to Unication G5.
Seems Texas DPS uses 154-160Mhz. P25 statewide.

How hard of a learning curve is it to upgrade to G5.
I know it uses PPS but sure more options open up with the G5 - is there much learning curve?

Can I export and then import my existing profile from my G4.
If I keep my G4 can I use 1 pps installed to do a profile to each radio (1 profile for G5 / 1 profile for G4).

 

[SCMajorInci]

Good afternoon,

There isnt really a learning curve at all between the G4 or 5. The big difference is the dual banding on the G5. You can import your current codeplug to a G5 and it will make the swap for you. You can have multiple devices on the same PPS. You will just select the profile you want to use in PPS and make your changes, then program.

 

[markjrenna]

It's just a little different programing conventional P25 with NAC.

 

[rvacs]

Thanks....figured it was a bit different programming wise.
But figure the 700/800 Phase 1/2 is same as G4 thought right?

 

[SCMajorInci]

But figure the 700/800 Phase 1/2 is same as G4 thought right?

You are correct.

 

[KB3DCG]

OK, I think I need a little guidance.

I took the profile from my G4, and tried to put it into a G5 I am trying to program. That worked, with the exception of when I tried to edit it and add a system that is on 500MHz, I got an error that the frequency was out of range.

It seems that the G5 now thinks it is a G4. What am I missing?

 

[IAmSixNine]

You need to create a new profile for the G5 that matches your model number. Shoot that into the G5 to recover the UHF band your missing.
Then you will want to import your G4 profile into the G5. I made a similar mistake when i got my hands on a G5 as well.
Dont just program it, you need to do an import. At least i think it was an import. Ill try to recreate my steps tomorrow.

 

[Uni1]

In the PPS go to C,C2 highlight your file then choose convert new model at the bottom of the page. In the drop down menu choose the UHFD model number. G5B67BF-SUXDEN

 

[KB3DCG]

AWESOME! Thanks for the help.

I was smart enough to save the profile before I did anything to the G5, so I knew I could go back to that.

I wasn't looking forward to keying all of those systems back in.

Thanks again!