Dual Mode Trunked

Wile E. Coyote · Post by **Wile E. Coyote** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:06 am

Apologies if this has already been discussed here, but I am trying to find some more information on the primary operation of an MTX 8000. It is listed as being “Dual Mode Trunked”. I understand that this is capable of both trunking and conventional operation. What I need to know is will it support type I or type II (or both) trunking systems.

While we are on the topic of trunking, what is the status of type I trunking systems? Are they still supported?

Thanks for any and all info,

WEC

Post by **wavetar** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:37 am

"B5" & "B7" models will support Type I/II/IIi operation. I have never seen a native 'factory' B3 model support anything but Type I operation. I have seen models which appeared to be "B3" units, but the model number ended with "F3". These units supported Type I/II/IIi as well.

Motorola no longer supports Type I trunking systems...the Type I capable controllers such as SmartWorks/Startsite recently went 'end of support' life, and the newer MTC3600 controllers are Type II operation only (or so I'm told).

Todd

Wile E. Coyote · Post by **Wile E. Coyote** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:55 am

Thanks! That is exactly what I was looking for. A friend of mine is planning on upgrading their type I system to type II, and he was wondering if his existing radios will work. looks like they will!

WEC