I am missing something hear?Wouldn’t that make the G3 better then the G5 and considered a upgrade because of Dual band UHF/VHF and better reception due to it using external antenna instead of internal for analog?
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The G3 does not have 700/800 MHz coverage. So, no. It's just that you'll now have a choice based on your primary band of interest.
I was under the impression it did do phase 1 and 2 due to this post
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Not sure if I'm interpreting this right, but if I am .... P25 Phase I/II is the *mode*, 7/800MHz is the *band*. There's nothing to say that P25 trunked systems can only be on 7/800MHz, and there's nothing that implies that a P25-capable radio must cover the 7/800MHz band. As I understand it, the G2-thru-5 all support the same modes (they're implemented in firmware) - it's the available bands (different hardware) that distinguish them.
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P25 is not tied to any frequency or band.
Also don't forget your amplified chargers.
Hate to resurrect this thread but seems appropriate given the prior conversation.
Kinda new to specific bands but if I understand the previous posts correctly the G3 will be able to pick up all P25? I’m confusing myself with the control channels being in the 700-800 range.
Kinda new to specific bands but if I understand the previous posts correctly the G3 will be able to pick up all P25? I’m confusing myself with the control channels being in the 700-800 range.
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Just wanted to send an update. Scheduled release is Q3 2019
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Ray’s is taking pre-orders as well.
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We've been over this already (in this thread). P25 is a protocol - it is not specific to 700/800MHz, or any other band - there are a lot of regional communication systems being built using P25 on the 700/800MHz bands, but it can also be used on VHF, UHF, etc.
Ok..thanks......I just wanted to clarify since the control channels were in the 800 range it threw me off..
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Not sure what you mean by that. The control channels for an 800MHz trunked system would be in that range. The control channels for a P25 system on VHF would be in the VHF range.
So then if I’m understanding you correctly the G3 will NOT pick up p25 for a system with control channels in the 700/800 range correct? Only VHF/UHF
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Yes; for 700/800MHz, you need a G4 or G5.
Understood. Thank you!
Not to sound like a smartass, but Googling "Bluetooth 4.0" returns a good article as the very first result, which explains one of the major key features of 4.0 as pertains to battery operated devices such as a Unication pager. In fact, most of the search results hone in on the same key enhancement.
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That does sound a bit smartass-ish, TBH
I think the question was about how it pertains specifically to practical operation of the G-series pagers. You'll probably not find much of use about that with Google. Lots of contemporary BT devices have been shown to not work with the current-model G4/G5. The hope is that BT4.x hardware will change that.
So Unication has released a new PPS which will support the G2/G3 pagers if what I read elsewhere is correct. Now the 50¢ question, any word on when the G2/G3 pagers will be released other than Q3/2019?
Hopefully the PPS release is indicative of the pager release shortly.
Hopefully the PPS release is indicative of the pager release shortly.
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Considering dealers are taking your money, I’d say it’s right around the corner.
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