I agree that the dealers should clearly explain what narrowbanding is and make sure that that their customer understands it. It irritates me when I hear of an agency that was told that they must move to digital (of any kind, including P25) in order to meet the Jan. 1, 2013 deadline.
Radio users should be given all of the options (and that might include a "MOTOTRBO sales pitch"), not just one option, especially if that one option is to purchase new equipment when it may not be necessary. I do not agree 100% with everything that Motorola does, or what some Motorola dealers do. You assume that and you're VERY wrong.
As to thinking that I'm 'right' in all aspects of all conversations, I am when I'm stating 'facts' about MOTOTRBO, because I know about MOTOTRBO. If you're referring to conversations regarding the use of MOTOTRBO by public safety agencies, I'm also very familiar with the topic of communication systems and rural public safety agencies, as I work with them almost every day. As to thinking that I'm 'always right', in general, no way. I'm always learning. That's one of the reasons why I do like MOTOTRBO from a technical perspective - it's something new to work with and to learn about. I even use it on the 440 mhz amateur band.
As long as people make erroneous statements about MOTOTRBO, I will respond, to correct that misinformation. People often look to those on forums such as this as the 'experts' in communications. It isn't fair to anyone if misinformation is spread about any aspect of communications, and that includes MOTOTRBO.
It's too bad that so many people want to spread their incorrect opinions, stating them, not as opinions but as facts, and then get mad and defensive when the true facts are pointed out.
John Rayfield, Jr. CETma
Did you also notice that he said that people should contact their local dealer, to learn more about narrowbanding? This was obviously not meant to be an 'in depth' look at narrowbanding.
Motorola has published 'in depth' materials that clearly explain the details of narrowbanding, including the fact that many radios currently in use today, can be reprogrammed for narrowband 'mode'.
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Most organizations who know nothing about radios to begin with and are susceptible to marketing hypes and think what they are told is the only option they have, JRayfield you are quick to defend Motorla at every angle they use to sell their equipment. I am saying is the radio dealer should explain in normal layman terms what the customer needs to get compliant and if the equipment they have now is narrow band capable and not jump in with the mototrbo sales pitch.
BTW Mr.Rayfield I have read a good deal of your posts in other forums on RR it seems you know it all so please do not bother me again with some defensive answer about my mototrbo comments because talking to you is about like having a conversation with a brick wall,you think you are correct in all aspects of all conversations...Have a Good Day!!!