Are there any flashcode experts on this forum can anyone tell me if the flashcode feature "G507 - 12.5 Mandate" forces the radio to operate only on narrowband channels and will not allow a channel be set/programmed for wideband operation? I see this flashcode feature set occasionally in a Flashcode.
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MOTOROLA FLASHCODE EXPERTS
- Thread starter nokones
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The APX "feature" Q507/G507 12.5 kHz FCC Mandate prevents you from setting any VHF/UHF frequencies that fall under the narrowband mandate to wideband (5 kHz TX deviation). It does not affect frequencies that were exempted from the mandate.
Ok, thanks and that makes since. Then, the CPS based on the radio's codeplug and firmware should allow for the GMRS main channels to be programmed either way. It'll be interesting to see what happens with the 462 MHz interstitial channels since you can go either way.
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You won't have any problems programming HAM, GMRS or MARINE as wideband. We bought 200 APX7500 MPs, some V/7/8. some U1/7/8 in 2016. All came with that in the FC and all program just fine with no extra anything.