MTX838/MTS2000 - Whats the Difference?

losangelescop · Post by **losangelescop** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:25 pm

I have heard that the 838 is the export version of the 2000, but what is different between these two radios?
thanks guys....

Post by **batdude** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:51 pm

the mtx 838 has a "closed" controller - not upgradeable via flashport

the mts 2000 has an "open" controller - and can have features (and firmware) upgraded via flashport upgrades.

other than that, no major difference - there are some tighter specs for canadian units....that's about it.

doug

Bruce1807 · Post by **Bruce1807** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:34 pm

MTX838 was the export version of the MTX8000 series.
The MTX2000 can also have encryption whreas the 838 can't (well the 800Mhz trunking ones anyway)

mr.syntrx · Post by **mr.syntrx** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 1:02 am

The VHF and UHF ones don't either - same controller.

Bruce1807 · Post by **Bruce1807** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:04 am

mr.syntrx wrote:The VHF and UHF ones don't either - same controller.

It began like that with the early models but as time went on the whole series ended up with same board.

mr.syntrx · Post by **mr.syntrx** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:47 am

My two 838s are from around 1999 and 1995, with what looks like the same controller.