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Since Motorola discontinued the maratrac and the syntor 9000, have they replaced them with any other 110 watt radios? I am trying to find a new radio that would be the equivalent. Thanks in advance.

the mcs2000 was made in a 100 watter but why do you need that much power? a 45 watter with a high gain antennae will do the same thing.

Several Choices

You can still buy MCS2000 in high power VHF and UHF, low powers are all cancelled. Model II only, with specific features.

You can also get an XTL2500 or XTL5000 in 110Watt. Someone else here in another thread said the new PM1500 (maratrac replacement) will be offered in high power as well. Lots of used maratrac's out there for the taking, but they wont do narrowband, so keep that in mind.

I would agree with Jeff on this one. Ive seen many customers that "need" 110Watt radios because that is what they have always had, not because they technically need that kind of power to get coverage.

Short of a few special cases, I dont see where a mid power radio with a gain antenna would not do the trick for most systems. Usually an easier install, and way easier on your wallet. You can get 2 to 3 for the price of 1.

My choice is for a 60 watt radio. I am looking for a low band for my fire company. I have several 110 watt maratrac low band radios, but they only want a NEW radio. It is the philosophy of "Why would we want a 60 watt radio. We have always had 110 watt radios...." It is TRADITION.... Anyhow, I have found out I am out of luck for a brand new 100 watt radio. Thanks for the info.

No, you're not... what about the Kenwood TK-690 in high-power?

TK-690HBK for 29.7-37.0
TK-690HBK2 for 35-43
TK-690HBK3 for 40-50

Go with the advanced control head... 14 character alpha, 160 channels, should Just Work.

One of these decks with a single, remote-mount, advanced head will run $1696.00 list. You can probably get somewhere just north of $1K street.

Oh, and the programming software is only $65 list, and no jumping through hoops (like you'll do with the CDM software).

IMO, low-band is the only place where 110 watts is useful, especially since you more than likely won't have any gain down there. 110 watts on VHF and UHF is of questionable utility.

And yes, I'm a big fan of Motorola gear... but the Kenwood stuff kicks ass. You won't have any of the flaky problems with the 690 that you will with the CDM.

90 series all the way. Better than anything from "M"

how about the 110 watt kenwood series, wut is good there?

The 6110 is the only 110 radio. It is low band and I think it is 50 or 60 watts. I have a few of them in service here and they work quite nice.

i mean vhf.

man, just give in and get a 690 ...

How many amps would a MCS2000 110 watt require ?


Max

~20

I know the USFS out here in Oregon and Washington, they really appreciate their 110 watt mobiles. I think they have XTLs but not 100% sure.