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Spectra Questions

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A few (probably elementary) questions:

1. Can the radios have the control heads upgraded without doing any software or firmware upgrades?

2. What is the best way to tell how many modes a radio is capable of?

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Most Spectras are capable of doing 128 channels, exceptions are the HHCH A-3 (1-99 and some letters) and some SP A-9s which actually do more (256). the software allows for changes in the control head, but if the firmware does not support it, some of the functions will not work. SO for example a 5 series head with limited buttons remove and replace with a 7 series with DTMF added may not not function on the additional keys even if the software lets you change the head.
 
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