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clownpeenus

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I'm currently looking for a DMR radio for work that I can also use to listen to the local police. My friend has the DM-1701 but the band only goes up to 480MHz. There is an option in the CPS software to change it to 450MHz-520MHz but we can't seem to get it to work. I was wondering if anyone knew of a DMR radio (under $150ish) that can listen to freq. range of 450MHz to 520MHz. I have an SDS100 but I'd like to only carry one radio.

Thanks for all your help.
 

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The sds100 isn't a radio.
If you want to spend around 150 bucks, look into the TYT uv md380(or 390). They're good radios and should go up to 520mhz. you would have to google and doubt check
 

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Then what is it?
A scanner? A used Motorola XPR6550 hi split will cover the band you want. For several years now they can be found for under $150. Matter of fact my neighbor wanted one, & I found the radio, battery, & charger for $125. Another $25 got him a speaker mike. And I programmed it for him. A year later, & he’s still happy.
 

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Just make sure your PD isn't protected with RAS, it will make every radio useless for scanning. Scanners will ignore RAS headers, radios won't.
 

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I'm currently looking for a DMR radio for work that I can also use to listen to the local police.

Tell us more….
Which police department is it you want to listen to?
It's pretty rare in your area to have a police department using DMR. If they are running analog, then that'll make things easier.
And your employer, do they know you are going to add your own radio to their license? If so, make sure you get it in writing..
 

clownpeenus

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Tell us more….
Which police department is it you want to listen to?
It's pretty rare in your area to have a police department using DMR. If they are running analog, then that'll make things easier.
And your employer, do they know you are going to add your own radio to their license? If so, make sure you get it in writing..


I want to listen to LA County sheriff dispatch which is on 482.8975MHz analog (I think). My employer is aware of it. I want to be able to listen you my work freqs (one on DMR simplex and another on analog) and sheriff dispatch without having to carry both a radio and a scanner..
 

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I want to listen to LA County sheriff dispatch which is on 482.8975MHz analog (I think). My employer is aware of it. I want to be able to listen you my work freqs (one on DMR simplex and another on analog) and sheriff dispatch without having to carry both a radio and a scanner..

OK, so 480MHz/T-Band stuff. It's just analog, but if you are looking at a long term thing, I'd consider making sure whatever you choose is P25 capable. A lot of these T-Band radio systems have been on the air a long time, and didn't get upgraded due to the possibility of them getting bumped off the band. I'd put my money on a P25 upgrade in the next 5-10 years.

A scanner, while not what you are asking about, is a safer long term bet.

But for now, analog. There's plenty of radios that will cover that.
What frequencies would your employer be running?
 

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OK, so 480MHz/T-Band stuff. It's just analog, but if you are looking at a long term thing, I'd consider making sure whatever you choose is P25 capable. A lot of these T-Band radio systems have been on the air a long time, and didn't get upgraded due to the possibility of them getting bumped off the band. I'd put my money on a P25 upgrade in the next 5-10 years.

A scanner, while not what you are asking about, is a safer long term bet.

But for now, analog. There's plenty of radios that will cover that.
What frequencies would your employer be running?
Employer is using 2 freqs in the 450MHz (I'm not sure of the exact freqs and the moment, but I have them written down), one analog and the other DMR.
 

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I want to listen to LA County sheriff dispatch which is on 482.8975MHz analog (I think). My employer is aware of it. I want to be able to listen you my work freqs (one on DMR simplex and another on analog) and sheriff dispatch without having to carry both a radio and a scanner..
Listening to LASD (or LAPD) dispatch channels fatiguing because there is just sooo much radio traffic. Listening to the local A-Tac, L-Tac and special units channels is a lot more productive.

Listening to LASD analog days are numbered. The Department is transitioning to the newer RICS system (East LA is already switched) which is trunked, multi band, and will be fully encrypted when it's fully activated. There are a few pretty good threads on this over in the Greater LA...thread (Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) - Master Thread)
 

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I took care of the idiotic bickering over what is and isn’t a radio. Maybe now we can get back to helping the OP. Jeez.
 

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I would second the XPR6550 if all you need is UHF. It's older, but is well within your budget on the used market, and much better quality than the craptastic Cheap Chinese Radios.
 
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