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Which Is Better?

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kf4sek

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Looking to get a radio for receive only on my local EDACS 800MHz analog system and was wondering which is better for this, the M-PA Scan or the M-RK Scan? Any suggestions?

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I would suggest the M-RK simply because it has a better form factor and display. The M-PA has a bigger speaker, but the audio on an M-RK isn't too shabby.
 

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Iv had both for a analog edacs system.(MRK System and MPA System with full keypads) I liked the MRK over the MPA. MPA is kinda.. big and heavy. MRK is little lighter and nice looking.
 

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I agree with the MR-K vs MP-A.

For the right price, i have a 800mhz Jag700ip i might be willing to part ways with.
 
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