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Motorola XTS2500 800MHz

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Hello All I have been planning on getting an xts2500 because I have been wondering what software(programming) I need and if I could use UHF/VFH frequencies will it be good because I plan on using ham/gmrs frequencies.
 

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Hello All I have been planning on getting an xts2500 because I have been wondering what software(programming) I need and if I could use UHF/VFH frequencies will it be good because I plan on using ham/gmrs frequencies.

You need Astro25 Portable software and a suitable cable.

As for the band, jeepsandradios is right on. If you want to use VHF, you M-U-S-T buy a VHF radio. If you want UHF, you M-U-S-T buy a UHF radio. They are single band radios and the only work on one band. You cannot change the band they work on with software. The modules inside the radio are different.

There is no dual or tri band version of the XTS portables. One band, you get what you buy, that's what you are stuck with until you buy the correct band.
 
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