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need mts2000 parts
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Yup that's probably going to be your best bet. Either buy broken radios on Ebay or just buy used ones that work. They are going for pretty cheap.
KE4RWS
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MT/MTS2000 & HT1000 RF Decks
I would also just recommend buying a used radio. Bear in mind if your MTS2k is VHF or UHF you need only purchase a used HT1000 in the appropriate frequency range, as the RF Deck is identical to a VHF or UHF MT/MTS model (in UHF there is a 403-470 MHZ & a 450-520 MHz - Make certain you buy the right one for UHF). However, the controller/logic board is obviously not compatible. But this would likely be cheaper buying it this way if all you need is another VHF or UHF RF Deck.
Or you can simply buy a used MTS2k and keep the one you have for parts. Thats what I did several years ago, as they wanted just as much for a used RF Deck as for a complete working used radio!
Randy
I would also just recommend buying a used radio. Bear in mind if your MTS2k is VHF or UHF you need only purchase a used HT1000 in the appropriate frequency range, as the RF Deck is identical to a VHF or UHF MT/MTS model (in UHF there is a 403-470 MHZ & a 450-520 MHz - Make certain you buy the right one for UHF). However, the controller/logic board is obviously not compatible. But this would likely be cheaper buying it this way if all you need is another VHF or UHF RF Deck.
Or you can simply buy a used MTS2k and keep the one you have for parts. Thats what I did several years ago, as they wanted just as much for a used RF Deck as for a complete working used radio!
Randy
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