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tech2461

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I am considering using one of these two models in a "dual radio" mode with a single head and dual RF decks on VHF/UHF for 2M/70cm.

Has anyone here ever attempted or performed a retuning on either version to work on 2m/70cm or previously successfully programmed them "out of band"?
 

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here is a flyer on the 6000. Dual deck single head? yes. Ham band ? maybe
 

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The question of the hour is the maybe. Great radio, installed and running on the public safety band. I have all the software and both sets of cables (mic/program and rear DB25) but haven't found a for-sure way to get it below 148 MHz. If I change it from a VHF-C to a VHF-A, a) will the hardware accept it, and b) what (if anything) do I have to do the get the radio optimized. While I own all of the necessary toys to do a complete alignment, this radio is not my normal brand. I'm fearless right up to point of bricking a radio. Been there, done that before.

I hate re-inventing the wheel. Most other radios can get there one way or another and someone, somewhere must have done it, but so far I'm stumped.
 
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