Dual Band Mobile Choices
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 2:05 pm
I am looking for some information before I make a recommendation at work. We will be buying some mobiles and have a need for both VHF high band and 800 mHz. My first reaction is to simply recommend a Motorola APX7500. However, the more I think about the more I ought to find out what others here have experienced. I have used dual and tri band portables and mobiles in the amateur radio world, but, as I understand it, the Motorola configurations are very different. I Am also aware that the XTL5000 is nearing end of life.
Anyway, what would people here be inclined to do:
-APX7500
-XTL5000 with a single control head controlling two RF decks
-Two completely separate radios, one VHF and one 800 mHz
The VHF will be straight up conventional, although it will likely contain both analog and P25. The 800 mHz side. however, will be an APCO P25 statewide trunked system. How does the scanning system work on an APX7500 with both VHF conventional and 800 trunked? Will it scan between both or is that not possible? I suspect the APX7500 allows for a cleaner installation.
Anyway, what would people here be inclined to do:
-APX7500
-XTL5000 with a single control head controlling two RF decks
-Two completely separate radios, one VHF and one 800 mHz
The VHF will be straight up conventional, although it will likely contain both analog and P25. The 800 mHz side. however, will be an APCO P25 statewide trunked system. How does the scanning system work on an APX7500 with both VHF conventional and 800 trunked? Will it scan between both or is that not possible? I suspect the APX7500 allows for a cleaner installation.