MaximusTheGreat
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From the sources that I know, they both told me to expect price drops. I'll have to believe them as I get more information from them, then I do from this thread.
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Unication *New* G4 and G5 pagers/ somewhat limited scanner
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Have a G5 and am very pleased with it. The P25 systems I scan come in as well as if I was listening on a Motorola HT. Programming is very intuitive. The charger amplifier is also well designed and built. If anyone needs dealer information I will share my dealers information. I do not know Unications policy on their authorized dealers selling regions and such, although I do know Unication has established a minimum pricing structure to maintain the integrity and support of the product. Makes sense when you think about it. Anyway, this is my dealer. Feel free to give him a call :
Northway Communications
56 South St
Glen's Falls NY
518-797-7077
Ask for Mike. He is in charge of sales.
Northway Communications
56 South St
Glen's Falls NY
518-797-7077
Ask for Mike. He is in charge of sales.
I just realized that in the PPS software, you can move Zones up and down by right-clicking on a zone in the Zone No. column. Also, in case you didn't know, you can change the zone names from Zone # to something that will help you remember what you have in each zone. I'm up to 19 zones, so it helps to be able to describe them. Being able to copy and paste Zone/Knob position profiles and move zones up and down makes life a lot easier. I continue to really enjoy this radio, and I'm considering selling off some scanners to get a another G5.
Ohio MARCS IP
I apologize if this has been previously discussed, but I am curious if anyone is using a G5 on Ohio MARCS IP? If so, how is it working for you?
I apologize if this has been previously discussed, but I am curious if anyone is using a G5 on Ohio MARCS IP? If so, how is it working for you?
phirephoto
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If I'm seeing the right system in RadioReference, it's a analog system right?
Unless I missed how to do it, the G4/G5 won't do analog trunking.
Ohio MARCS IP is P25.
phirephoto
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Ahh. I guess I was looking at another system maybe...
I may have missed it, but has this been addressed? It's very annoying and on a busy system makes scanning almost useless.
Relm /BK Radio KNG-P800
Relm /BK Radio KNG-P800 can be purchased new with software from where? What is the price? Is the programming as easy as lets say a UNIDEN BCD996P2?
Relm /BK Radio KNG-P800 can be purchased new with software from where? What is the price? Is the programming as easy as lets say a UNIDEN BCD996P2?
diskmonger
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It's still an issue.
Here's a review of the Unication G5 that I've been working on. I wrote it from the perspective of a scanner-head, so I didn't touch on the device's primary functions for users who are using it as a voice pager. When I first heard of the G5, I wasn't sure it was something that would help me as a typical scanner guy. I'm happy that I took time to learn more about it.
Unication G5 Voice Pager as a Scanner - Review
If there's enough interest, I'll try to flesh out more areas. I'm sure I didn't cover everything.
Happy Scanning,
Ben
Unication G5 Voice Pager as a Scanner - Review
If there's enough interest, I'll try to flesh out more areas. I'm sure I didn't cover everything.
Happy Scanning,
Ben
Ben, nice write up. One typo: you are a year off on the dates for P25 Phase 2. I think you meant late 2016 or early 2017.
Thanks. I've corrected it. Ben
Ben,
Good job on the article. Keep up the good work. Maybe someone will come up with an
Easier To Read Unication G4/G5 Pager Manual similar to the
Easier to Read BCD436HP/BCD536HP Digital Scanner Manual!
Easier to Read BCD436/536HP Digital Scanner Manual
Jim
Great write up!. The scanner makers really want to deal with systems that are simulcast. For people that have simulcast crap this is a good alternative. I would say it would be cheaper then buying a used Motorola and legally getting the CPS if you can buy it anyway. Free programming software makes the Unication a real deal. I like to monitor my local talkgroup most of the time so it would be on that 90% of the time. Has their been any firmware updates and how often to they get released. I must be nice to upload new firmware without a damn i-button and expensive CPS from mother Motorola. If I did not own lots of XTS, Astro mobiles it would be very tempting. If the Uncication can do P25 Phase II in the future and ARMER starts to migrate then I will burn a hole in my wallet and get one. Buying an APX even used on our favorite site and buying the CPS, would have to work 3 jobs and that ain't gonna happen. Thanks for giving us an awesome review of one.
phirephoto
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The G5 does P25 Phase 1 UHF......does that mean I could use it as a handy military DoD receiver........will it go down to 380mhz?
Paul
Specs / programming software shows 400-470....
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