Syntor Replacements

spareparts · Post by **spareparts** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:04 pm

AS NTIA says we have to narrowband VHF, I am considering replacing the SyntorXX radio's in my truck. If I have to pull the whole system apart the UHF radio will likely be swapped out at the same time

I Had a chance to use a Spectra radio with the A9 head & was suitably impressed.

The questions are: Does the Spectra do narrowband and what can I expect to pay for the VHF & UHF version (50W or better)

Martin

Post by **batdude** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:19 pm

the analog spectra is NOT narrowband compliant.

the market will become absolutely saturated over the next 5 years with relatively high quality radios getting pulled out and replaced due to this requirement.

if you are using the syntor X due to the rugged design, then the only radio that's going to be remotely equal to that chassis is the astro spectra... and you ain't gonna like the cost of those.

i would probably go with CDM mobiles.... most of the firmware flakiness has been worked out.

doug

spareparts · Post by **spareparts** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:54 am

Doug,
Re the CDM Series radio - any thoughts if they will fit in a Troy Console? I don't see faceplates for them in my Troy Catalog?

Martin

Post by **batdude** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 11:45 am

i don't see why not.

my havis - shields has a plate for it... they've been around for a few years... give em a call and ask.

doug

nmfire10 · Post by **nmfire10** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:09 pm

spareparts wrote:SyntorXX

It is SO tempting..............

c17loadsmasher · Post by **c17loadsmasher** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:25 pm

Bwahahahaha Matt...lol. I was thinking the same thing.

spareparts · Post by **spareparts** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 5:02 pm

Gents,
I'm one of the first people to laugh when the Jokes on me...

Mind sharing the humor?

Martin

Post by Pj » Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:11 pm

There is no Syntor XX. The 2nd X is just a drop shadow.
There is a Syntor, Syntor X, Syntor X9000 and a Syntor X9000E.

Don't worry, its gets everyone.

I have seen faceplates that mold perfectly with the CDM's. Looks sharp.

apco25 · Post by **apco25** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:39 pm

If you don't need digital yet go look at the MACOM (GE) Orion mobiles in either the standard or switchable models. They'll do narrowband.

Post by Pj » Sun Dec 21, 2003 7:20 pm

Almost forgot, not all the Astro Spectra's out there are narrowband. I think up to rev F? of the RF board is not narrowband compliant.

jcobb · Post by **jcobb** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 9:30 pm

PJ

The 6014 board went narrow on rev C/D. The A/B are the wideband - I found that out the hard way after buying 2 Astro Spectras for narrowband, and they had the earlier rev boards in them.

Jack

911radio · Post by **911radio** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:43 pm

spareparts wrote:Doug,
Re the CDM Series radio - any thoughts if they will fit in a Troy Console? I don't see faceplates for them in my Troy Catalog?

Martin

Yes, Troy makes faceplates for the CDM series. They fit and look great. Mine stick out a bit because the radio is long but if you were to put them in the deeper area of your particular console they fit fairly flush.

http://www.morgancomm.com/tahoe/DSC01642.JPG

spareparts · Post by **spareparts** » Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:02 am

Insert soundclip of Homer Simpson "Dooooohh"

Serves me right for not looking the manual.

Thanks!

Martin

spareparts · Post by **spareparts** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 12:23 pm

Received word that my company truck & the Syntor will replaced in FY 2005. The vehicles purchased this year have CDM series radios, no consoles. Likely I will get the same.

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