I like to think of myself as a person of above average intelligence. But as soon as I start delving into the world of Motorola land mobile radio, my brain turns to soup. I can literally hear it sloshing around in my skull as I shake it in confusion.
Basically what I am wanting to do is build a repeater for use on 33cm. I'd like to have P25 capability and the ability to change settings/channels remotely. What I am concerned about is buying radios that are locked to their original systems, or radios that cannot be programmed easily, or cannot be used in mixed mode, etc. I also want reliable radios that don't need constant nannying. I'm absolutely fine with older technology if it meets my expectations. But what I have been finding is a lot of people buying radios online that are virtually useless, sellers who don't know anything about what they're hocking, programming software/cables/devices that are impossible to acquire through legitimate channels or for a realistic, affordable price, and stories of a lack of access to legitimate programming tools and information from Motorola even after the product in question has reached its end of life or the technology has been abandoned or is otherwise obsolete.
I need some guidance from Motorola experts to help me find what I'm looking for, please.
Basically what I am wanting to do is build a repeater for use on 33cm. I'd like to have P25 capability and the ability to change settings/channels remotely. What I am concerned about is buying radios that are locked to their original systems, or radios that cannot be programmed easily, or cannot be used in mixed mode, etc. I also want reliable radios that don't need constant nannying. I'm absolutely fine with older technology if it meets my expectations. But what I have been finding is a lot of people buying radios online that are virtually useless, sellers who don't know anything about what they're hocking, programming software/cables/devices that are impossible to acquire through legitimate channels or for a realistic, affordable price, and stories of a lack of access to legitimate programming tools and information from Motorola even after the product in question has reached its end of life or the technology has been abandoned or is otherwise obsolete.
I need some guidance from Motorola experts to help me find what I'm looking for, please.