seth21w
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What are the differences between the ws1098 and the trx2 besides nxdn. As far as hardware or software etc. I was thinking of picking up a 1098 since they are on sale. I dont have any nxdn near me.
The TRX-2 has a larger flash memory and is reputed to have a tighter front end than the 1098, which makes it less susceptible to overload and intermod. And of course it decodes NXDN, which may not mean much to you right now, but that could possibly change in the future. Beyond that, AFAIK they are pretty much the same. Same form factor, and the programming software is going to be very similar.
I bought a 1098 a few weeks ago, as I'm going to have to start dealing with P.2 in a year or two and my old Pro-197 will be left in the dust. I'm pretty happy with it, but now I sort of regret that decision. If I had it to do over again, I'd just have gritted my teeth and got the TRX-2...turns out there's more NXDN being used around here than I suspected.
My county is going Phase I and Phase II in a year or two, so this is really bad news for me.
I would be most interested in the reputed tighter front end can anyone confirm or deny this. Thanks for everyones replies so far.
Just to update i went with the 1098 for 315 dollars and im using it more than my 536 due to the better audio quality. No front end problems but its not mobile and i live in the country.
Just to update i went with the 1098 for 315 dollars and im using it more than my 536 due to the better audio quality. No front end problems but its not mobile and i live in the country.
Here is a comparison I just did, identical settings, same antenna...