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MTX838/MTS2000 - Whats the Difference?
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:25 pm
by losangelescop
I have heard that the 838 is the export version of the 2000, but what is different between these two radios?
thanks guys....
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:51 pm
by batdude
the mtx 838 has a "closed" controller - not upgradeable via flashport
the mts 2000 has an "open" controller - and can have features (and firmware) upgraded via flashport upgrades.
other than that, no major difference - there are some tighter specs for canadian units....that's about it.
doug
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:34 pm
by Bruce1807
MTX838 was the export version of the MTX8000 series.
The MTX2000 can also have encryption whreas the 838 can't (well the 800Mhz trunking ones anyway)
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 1:02 am
by mr.syntrx
The VHF and UHF ones don't either - same controller.
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:04 am
by Bruce1807
mr.syntrx wrote:The VHF and UHF ones don't either - same controller.
It began like that with the early models but as time went on the whole series ended up with same board.
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:47 am
by mr.syntrx
My two 838s are from around 1999 and 1995, with what looks like the same controller.