Certain XG models are also supported by RPM2.
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APX Motorola APX series as receive only
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ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
RPM2 is very similar to RPM but is tab based. Its navigation is organized around tabs and clickable items. Click on an item to open its list or functions. If you're familiar with RPM, you'll adapt to RPM2 very quickly. Nothing to worry about there.
Are you looking for form or functionality? When you say you like the APX to me it seems like your making your decision on its looks and not how functional it is for your needs.
I am looking at the APX for its durability, functionality, reliability, the great name of Motorola and its history of being a great all around radio, and yes of course the anesthetics, it is a beautiful looking instrument. I've dealt with Motorola in the past and loved it.
MTS2000des
5B2_BEE00 Czar
Let's be real: it's all about cosplay and CopSounds™ and FireSounds™.
A modern scanner like a Uniden SDS100/200, even a Home Patrol 2 will allow one to hear "way more frequencies", and all digital modes including DMR, P25 and NXDN, find new systems. No costly software, system keys, hacking/whacking needed to program.
The desire to use MSI gear for "anesthetics"? Is this a medical cure for whackerism?
A modern scanner like a Uniden SDS100/200, even a Home Patrol 2 will allow one to hear "way more frequencies", and all digital modes including DMR, P25 and NXDN, find new systems. No costly software, system keys, hacking/whacking needed to program.
The desire to use MSI gear for "anesthetics"? Is this a medical cure for whackerism?
N1SQB
Member
I agree, but like in our case here in CT, you have to set it up (G5) carefully so that you can have all the CLMRN TGs. The G4/5 only accept or is limited to 64 TGs per system. I set mine up so that I can get full coverage of all the areas/zones I normally travel. But I love those pagers. Reception is great!
Manny
N1SQB
Member
I don't think its necessarily whackerism. I have been scanning since the early 80s. I love scanning and Ham stuff. However, once I heard the Motorola Astro Saber 3 audio and held one in my hand, I was hooked. I have owned several scanners as well as Moto radios since that time up to my current APX8000XE. I love the audio clarity, the build quality of the radio, selectivity, sensitivity, etc...Professional gear sounds, performs and holds up better than scanners. I do agree that there is a small portion of the population that do behave as whackers, but overall, I think people just love commercial radios.
Manny
Lmao, As I said in my very First post, I knew there was going to be ridicule and criticism. And if you read the first post , I already own a SDS100 . Don't get me wrong.It is a great unit(SDS100) , but there's nothing like owning a Motorola.As I said The motorola is a great rugged radio has a great reputation and it's just an all around great device that I would like to own. Quite frankly I think it's the best.
By the way, I agree with Manny 100%!!!
Thank you Manny
N1SQB
Member
You're welcome. Do not let other people's negative opinion affect you. When you put yourself out there on topics like this, it's gonna attract some crazy or not so friendly comments. Just do you...There are plenty of /\/\oto groups on Facebook as well. Look into them..
Manny
Asunakiyori
Lurker
if you do go moto verify the flashcode to see that it can do what you want. I almost made that mistake on my APX
Yes, I'm doing the research now. Fascinating stuff, There is so much to learn on this , I am Learning quite a bit now , as far as flash code.Yes flashcode is very important. i.e. Single band , dual band , tri band and quadband. Yes, very involved stuff to learn.
Asunakiyori
Lurker
most 7000 are dual, 6000s are single and most 8000 will be coded for all bands. I personally havent seen any FC's with single or dual band 8000s but its possible
You won't find any 8000's that are single band because other single band options (including the APX6000) exist. As per dual bands, on Fleabay you probably won't see it, but out in the public safety world they are pretty common.
Asunakiyori
Lurker
like i said.. its possible.
You have to set it up so you can have all the talkgroup names, and you can have 64 talkgroup names per system. You can easily scan every talkgroup though.
ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
Take it from me....the Motorola of today is not quite the Motorola of the days of the Astro Saber. In fact...it's quite a step down from there.
If I have chosen today's Harris XL platform over the APX platform based experiences with a now 25+ year old radio platform, you really should sit up and take notice. You're letting your fanboyism override your rational judgement.
If I have chosen today's Harris XL platform over the APX platform based experiences with a now 25+ year old radio platform, you really should sit up and take notice. You're letting your fanboyism override your rational judgement.
