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Difference between EDACS and conventional M-RKs?

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mitaux8030

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Of course I know the difference between the functionality of conventional vs EDACS.
But what is the difference between a 'conventional' MRK and an EDACS MRK as far as what is 'inside' the radio itself? I presume its only software (flash bin file?)

Is it possible / feasible to 'convert' a conventional to an EDACS type MRK?
 

JungleJim

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The only difference is feature encryption not flash code.

There is a hardware difference between the analog and Aegis digital capable radios.
 

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my dept using MRK's we are able to go on our edacs system or on a conventional talk around UTAC channel/channels. so i never knew that there was a difference in radios
 
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