steele_lpd
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What frequency/band are you using?
159.9000, 160.1100, 160.1550, and a few in the middle of the band like 154.2800.
What frequency/band are you using?
159.9000, 160.1100, 160.1550, and a few in the middle of the band like 154.2800.
studying digital radio's to use on the Ohio MARCs system
Ok, if you have the real wideband antenna they are made to cover the entire 136-174 band. Even the 150-162 antenna would work fine for you as far as the radio is concerned. You likely have other issues than the antenna as the OEM wideband whip does perform better than any other antenna they offer.
While Icom radios will probably never support Motorola's trunking protocols (proprietary), their new radio being released October 1st has P25 Trunking (the open standard). The F70/F80 series are conventional P25 only.
Icom is releasing the VHF version of the portable and mobile on October 1st, with the UHF version to follow in February. The VHF version has had FCC approval since June, and is one sexy radio. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
VHF Portable: F9011
VHF Mobile: F9511
Retail prices for the portable (so far):
F9011T: $3,525.00
F9011S: $3,130.00
F9011B: $2,450.00
Now, I know that sounds almost as bad as Motorola, but keep in mind, the F70/F80 are usually had for $900, but their retail price is $1,820.00. So figure that you'll be able to get the F9011 for ALMOST half of retail, give or take. About $1,762.00 for the top model isn't that bad at all.
Brochure and manual are on my website: http://www.mygmrs.com/icom/F9011
stateboy said:Did you get your hands on one of these yet? This looks like something I'd be interested in to replace my VHF P25 conventional-only Astro Saber.
Remember Motorola is not the best radio....Only the best MARKETED radio....LOL
EFJ's did get a big DHS contract as well acouple of years ago...And are running strong
Im looking for input on what brand and/or model digital radio's is your agency using? Right now my county and others around me are studying digital radio's to use on the Ohio MARCs system, they are looking at the big M and Johnson so far. Any Input (Good or Bad) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Hoser
So tell us why a TETRA radio would need more power when you can balance the up- and downlink with 1W radios?Here in Europe, usually the public safety services uses TETRA, TErrestrial Trunking RAdio. If I have to be honest: THAT'S A -.-. .-. .- .--. !!! Yeah, very small terminals and lot of functions in, but: what about the power? 1W? yeah, digital... it doesn't need so much... but... 1W?