Page 1 of 1

HHCH Dual Radio for Astro

Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:14 am
by 4n6inv
Does anybody have any experience with using a single HHCH (LCD Display Model) with a high power VHF and high power UHF radio? I know that you can do it with the XTL-5000 and an SIU box, but didn't know if it could be done with the Astro Spectras. I know you can use the two digit LED HHCH with dual Astros, but wondered if you could do it with the LCD HHCH. Any one? Yea? Nea?

Thanks.

Jim

Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 11:10 am
by Pj
All the documention for the dual radio Astro Spectra used the normal 2 digit HHCH. I have not seen one with the W3 head, but I suspect there is a SP verison out there. In fact, I am pretty sure there is one based upon one members comments and where he works.

The XTL5000 verison I believe works with the W3 style head. However, if you are to make one yourself, I believe the radio actually needs to be flashed for dual radio operation based upon the Motorola price sheets. I have not seen one myself (Dual XTL) yet, so I don't know offhand.

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:33 am
by 4n6inv
Yes, the XTL5000 does have to have to dual radio option flashed in it. I sure would be beholding to anyone who could get some info on the W-3 Astro Spectra HHCH...