Batboard

the UHF 5000's are starting to hit the streets (literally)

question

the UHF band has been extended due to the release of some 20Mhz of previous AM aircraft band (380-400Mhz)

the UHF radios i've seen are all "Q" models - which on an astro spectra is the kiss of death 403-433 bandsplit

can one assume that the UHF 5000, as currently offered (380-?? Mhz) is indeed 380-470 (a 90 Mhz split!) radio??



doug

Yes, 380-470 is the "Q" model. The range 2 is 450-512.

George

Almost got it right, George, but not quite. The XTS5000 UHF Conventional Range 1 is (indeed) 380 - 470 MHz, but Range 2 is 450 - 520 MHz (vice your stated range of 450 -512). Check your current Motorola Price Book. And, No, I don't know anything about the use of the 512 - 520 MHz area. I'm just reporting what is in the current PB. I suppose the PB could be wrong, but I doubt it. I also checked my eCat, and it also shows the 450 - 520 MHz range, so I'm confident that this is correct.

Maybe someone on the board knows what the FCC story is concerning the 512 - 520 MHz area, and could report out to us?

BTW, the 380 - 470 MHz range was the initial release of the Conventional UHF XTS5000. The 450 - 520 MHz band in the XTS5000 said "Not available until June, 2004," so I assume this range was released after the Ham radio friendly range.

Larry

Thanks for the correction. We don't have any of the UHF range 2's

George