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Vertex Standard VX-3200 UHF Series Versions?

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k5gu

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I'm looking for information as to what kind of commercial services - (A) 400 - 430 MHz, (D) 450 - 490 MHz, and (F) 480 - 512 MHz - the VX-3200U frequency versions, were used for when they were in service. Anyone?
 

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The oil refineries along the West Coast used 450-490 MHz versions for many years. When the Vertex VX-3200's were all bought up, they went with VX-4200's. Due to a filter problem for narrowband, many have now been replaced with Motorola XPR4550's now though.

They work great but may have a similar filter issue as the newer 4200's depending on when they were made.
Great radio for mobile use. The VX-3200 being smaller, could be tucked into smaller cubby's in vessels and vehicles than the larger 4200.
 

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(A) 400 - 430 MHz, "Government" band
(D) 450 - 490 MHz, UHF commercial, public safety and lower part of T band
(F) 480 - 512 MHz -Upper part of T band.

For Ham 440 use you have to hex edit a 450- 490 radio/ and or software to go down to 440.
 
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