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Motorola HT1250s

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AYoung2600

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I am looking to buy an HT1250 to monitor some local FD/PD frequencies and to use with MURS. I am not sure whether I should get the limited keypad model or the full dtmf keypad model. I don't really know the difference between the two so if someone could give me some info on both models that would be great!
 

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With the DTMF keypad you will be able to transmit DTMF tones, as well as input custom radio IDs for things like MDC-1200 SelCall, etc. Additionally, with the DTMF keypad you have the option of setting a power-up password for the radio.

That's about all I can think of right now... If it is going to primarily be used for scanning and light-duty MURS, I would say you don't need it, but it can't hurt to have it... :)
 
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