Unication G4/G5 in MA

[beaterbox]

I was thinking of getting a Unication pager for monitoring the P25 Simulcast systems in MA. From what I can see, everything seems to be 700/800 MHz here. Is there any benefit to getting the dual band G5 over the G4 and if so, what second band would you get? I see VHF and then 2 UFH bands as options.

 

[Nascar18]

It's a excellent scanner for simulcast. Just see what frequencies are in your area that you would program a knob selection for. A learning curve to program, excellent support on RR.

 

[Enjoi19]

Is there any benefit to getting the dual band G5 over the G4

The secondary band is the only benefit and only difference between the two models. If there are areas you frequent or may want to be in that utilize UHF or VHF, it's great to have.

It's worth reminding that this isn't a scanner and has different features and limitations. But reception, clarity, and reliability are a real leap from many scanners.

 

[jtwalker]

Just remember … limited to one system, one site and up to 64 talkgroups (unless you use the wildcard) can be scanned at one time.

 

[beaterbox]

Thanks all! Yes, I'm aware of its limitations and that it's not exactly a scanner. I'm still not sure if I'll need/want the dual band, so still figuring that one out.

 

[StoliRaz]

What system(s) are you interested in monitoring?

 

[55engine]

G5 are they nice and easy to program and work good I think about getting one at some point?

 

[Enjoi19]

G5 are they nice and easy to program and work good I think about getting one at some point?

There is a learning curve to the programming. You can download the programming software from their site to check it out.

It differs greatly from a regular scanner, so you’ll want to do some research if it’s the right setup for you before diving into the purchase of one.