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I got my hands on a P929 and imTrying to figure out how to convert NAC codes from motorola numbers to Vertex numbers, I know a NAC code of 100 won't be 100 on a Vertex, is there a simple way to convert them or is this above my pay scale lol,
NAC are hexidecimal numbers. There should be no difference between Vertex and Motorola. If the vertex software wants a decimal number use a conversion tool online from base16 to base10. If the software wants hex There is no difference.
Ok so if Radio Refrence is showing a NAC code of 250 and I put 250 as the code it will work as long as I have it in HEX is that what your saying, I'm not used to programming p25, I was just told Vertex is different than Motorolas, there is an option for HEX and DEC on my programming, I have it on DEC,