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ApexFD1909

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I have a 800MHz spectra with a A7 head (mini head unit with 12 # keypad)....i want to sell the 800 unit and hook up a VHF unit...now the one i found says its for a 9000 control head...can it be reporgrammed to work with a A7 control head? anyone have any insite on these units please let me know..thanks

Zack Alexander
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Johnston Co 911
 

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It can, but it depends on who you have do the work programming it for you.

If you take it to a dealer, it may or may not be configured to allow the control head change from "SSE9000" to "enhanced".

I know how to do it and yes it is entirely possible, and if it doesn't work with the regular programming software, some bit-banging is in order.

-Josh
 

ApexFD1909

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are you able to do the programming if i send it to you and pay you :) of course


let me know thanks
 

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ApexFD1909 said:
I have a 800MHz spectra with a A7 head (mini head unit with 12 # keypad)....i want to sell the 800 unit and hook up a VHF unit...now the one i found says its for a 9000 control head...can it be reporgrammed to work with a A7 control head? anyone have any insite on these units please let me know..thanks

Zack Alexander
Clayton EMS
Johnston Co 911


You may also want to keep an eye out for a VHF with the A7 head. They are getting to be pretty common. I have A7 heads on all 3 of my spectras. It does take some work to convert but it might be worth the money to keep searching for one with one. .

Best of luck,
 
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