Convert W9 to W3

penstar · Post by **penstar** » Sun Dec 30, 2001 12:26 am

What will it take, besides the obvious cable and head change, to convert a W9 VHF to W3?

1 Adam 12 · Post by **1 Adam 12** » Mon Dec 31, 2001 9:49 am

I believe, but am not positive that since the Hand Held controller uses the least functions that you may not have to upgrade or in this case degrade the MLM to get it to work. Would you just rather trade or sell it for a W3 unit. What VHF range and power do you require.

penstar · Post by **penstar** » Tue Jan 01, 2002 9:59 pm

Just wondering if I could feed a W3 codeplug (same power and bandsplit) into my W9 using lab, would that make it a W3 or would the change also require a firmware change in the radio?

I'd be more interested in buying than trading. Looking for a VHF W3 Astro Spectra; hi or low bandsplit is ok. Must have CAI.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Jan 01, 2002 10:10 pm

Hi penstar,

I just sent you a private message.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed Jan 02, 2002 8:12 am

On 2001-12-31 12:49, 1 Adam 12 wrote:
I believe, but am not positive that since the Hand Held controller uses the least functions that you may not have to upgrade or in this case degrade the MLM to get it to work. Would you just rather trade or sell it for a W3 unit. What VHF range and power do you require.

Not so.

The W4, W5 are actualy the leased optioned ASTRO Spectra's with only having a default option of 128ch's. The W3 has 255 and a display that replicates the ASTRO Saber III. Also with six (I think it's six) programmable buttons in the palm of your hand the W3's are great radio's.

If anyone has one to sell in UHF R2 split any power level I'll take it!

1 Adam 12 · Post by **1 Adam 12** » Wed Jan 02, 2002 12:42 pm

Yup .. your right... I was thinking of the regular Spectra, not Astro. Checked and it won't work, sorry still catching up on lost sleep.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed Jan 02, 2002 6:23 pm

On 2002-01-02 15:42, 1 Adam 12 wrote:
Yup .. your right... I was thinking of the regular Spectra, not Astro. Checked and it won't work, sorry still catching up on lost sleep.

I know how you feel I've been trying to catch up on sleep also.

Happy New Year!