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Who has the best prices on the NX-5300's

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I am seeking price quotes from dealers on a new NX-5300 as well as a matching NX-5800 mobile radio. I've seen some commentary around the Internet that in general, I should be able to get between 20-30% off the list prices, which I've also seen several places around the net. What I am seeking is an Amateur Radio friendly dealer in the United States that's offering great deals on these radios. I'm seeking the radio to have the following feature set as well: Conventional Analog FM, NXDN, DMR, 4000 channel option, Front Panel Programmability, MicroSD card slot enabled, Bluetooth data enabled, and obviously the DMR license as the radio would be purchased with Analog and NXDN first.

If anyone could suggest some dealers to reach out to, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and 73...

Jerry, W2GLD
 
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KD4EFM, send him a PM. Great dealer despite what a certain other person here thinks.
 
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Crazyboy, thanks, I've already been in email contact with him as well.
 
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Be prepared to spend ~1300 a radio. I paid $1000 for mine at dealer cost with most of those options.
 
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Your list price for the NX5400 with L3 battery antenna and basic charger and your options is $2,674.00 plus tax.
Your list price for the NX5800 with your options is $2,493.00 plus tax.
Your best bet would be Government Contract if you work for a City, County, or State Agency and that will still be pricey about $500.00 less. Plus you have not bought the $155.00 software to program your radios and getting a dealer key to add the options you buy will not be easy but it can be done.
Good Luck
 
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Not to mention you'll want the KPG-D1N with a WDE license to allow wideband on UHF. This is a seperate license--you don't need the K license (standard version). That's essential.
 
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