Apx CPS Help

[ddaha]

Is it still possible to read and write conventional channels on an apx7000 while not having access to the ASK for the trunk?

The radio I have is supposed to be on the system which is no issue, but was wondering if I will run into any problems when changing around the conventional stuff from time to time.

 

[N4DES]

It depends on how the last ASK was configured by the Admin that touched the radio. Usually no, but there are configurations that require it.

 

[dickie757]

I got ahold of a decomm'd radio that happened to have the programming cable and a USB drive with apx software magically appear on my work bench. I put a cap over the antenna port while powering it up to read the CP. It has [still] a ask. I scrubbed all of the nasty trunking stuff from it, put in my own ID, plopped in some conventional channels and personalities, wrote it, then re-read it no problem. It powered up with no transmissions, but I didnt get to key it up. All on my very traceable and monitored work computer. At work. On the clock. Supervised.

 

[ddaha]

It depends on how the last ASK was configured by the Admin that touched the radio. Usually no, but there are configurations that require it.

Thank you for the help

 

[billyfromhill]

If the radio does not require an ASK to read or write then yes you can program conventional channels to your heart's delight. You will not be able to edit any of the trunking systems or personalities.