900 Mhz Spectra mod to ham band

hwstar · Post by **hwstar** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:23 pm

I have a 900Mhz spectra model ID D37KGA5JE7AK and have a few questions about the model number decode.

When determining the control head is this an "E7" control head, and what
does E (Enhanced) give you (or take away) that a standard A7 head does not?

The model indicates it is a trunking radio. Does this mean that only 10 conventional channels will be supported? If so, is there any way to modify it to accept more conventional channels.

Thanks,

Steve
WA6ZFT

d119 · Post by **d119** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:35 pm

Didn't it go that the "E" series Spectras were SmartZone capable?... I think so...

The model nomenclature dictates the "E" as "Enhanced"...

What could possibly be on 900MHz in So Cal that would require more than 10 channels? I only have about 8 in my MTS 2000.

hwstar · Post by **hwstar** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:48 pm

Actually, there are 900MHz HAM repeaters popping up at the rate of 2 every 6 months or so in San Diego/LA . But you are right, I don't have all 10 channels programmed.... yet.

After digging on the Internet, It looks like this radio is a also called the "Spectra E" or "Spectra 2" Smartnet capable radios. It also appears that the codeplug limits you from putting more than 10 conventional channels into the radio.

I'd be real interested in knowing if anyone has successfuly hacked the codeplug to get more than 10 conventional channels.

Steve
WA6ZFT

1motoman · Post by **1motoman** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:51 pm

The "AK" in the model number is 10 channels - convential
If you find a " BK" it will do 128 channels - convential

d119 · Post by **d119** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:29 pm

Nothin like those good old "convential" channels... Or however he spelled it.

Steve, I'm in the same County you are. Contact me via PM... I have some 900 gear here I wouldnt mind using, maybe you can give me some frequencies..