HT vs MT
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HT vs MT
Can anyone tell me the difference between the HT and MT group of radios? I 'm specifically looking for the meaning behind the initials. I think HT stands for handie talkie, but not sure. Are HT more rugged than MT, that kind of thing. Please let me know. Thanks.
Re: HT vs MT
Are you talking about the HT1000 vs the MTS2000 / MT2000. They are pretty much the same chassis as far as durability goes. The HT1000 is conventional only and I think it is limited to 16 channels. It comes with every signaling option you could ever want (MDC1200, MDC600, GE-Star, singletone, QC-II). It uses the same accessories as all the other jedi series radios. They were not available with a display or keypad.
The MTS2000 uses the flashport thing to upload the options you choose. So the radio will only come with the option an signalling systems you pick when ordered. Most of them are analog conventional with basic MDC2000 signaling. You could also order them with trunking options. They could be had in a top display. front display, and front display with keypad model.
The MT2000 is basically an HT1000 with a display conventional operation.
The MTS2000 uses the flashport thing to upload the options you choose. So the radio will only come with the option an signalling systems you pick when ordered. Most of them are analog conventional with basic MDC2000 signaling. You could also order them with trunking options. They could be had in a top display. front display, and front display with keypad model.
The MT2000 is basically an HT1000 with a display conventional operation.
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Re: HT vs MT
Except that:
A) MT2000 comes in 48-channel (top display) and 160-channel (front display) flavors; and
B) MT2000 has far fewer signalling options than out-of-the-box HT1000.
You can think of it this way:
HT1000 16-channel no-display public safety portable. (Until recently few PD or FD radios used more than 3-4 channels).
MT2000 is a fixed-option, more channels radio, designed primarily for commercial use.
MTS2000 is basically an MCS2000 in a portable.
A) MT2000 comes in 48-channel (top display) and 160-channel (front display) flavors; and
B) MT2000 has far fewer signalling options than out-of-the-box HT1000.
You can think of it this way:
HT1000 16-channel no-display public safety portable. (Until recently few PD or FD radios used more than 3-4 channels).
MT2000 is a fixed-option, more channels radio, designed primarily for commercial use.
MTS2000 is basically an MCS2000 in a portable.
Re: HT vs MT
Yea, what he said. I think I have a few MT2000's in my inventory at work that someone ordered by accident. They piss me off because I can't use the CPS on them. I try to pretend they don't exist.
"I'll eat you like a plate of bacon and eggs in the morning. "
- Some loser on rr.com
eBay at it's finest:
Me: "What exactly is a 900Mhz UHF CB?"
Them: "A very nice CB at 900Mhz speed!"
- Some loser on rr.com
eBay at it's finest:
Me: "What exactly is a 900Mhz UHF CB?"
Them: "A very nice CB at 900Mhz speed!"
Re: HT vs MT
Out of the box, the MTS2000 have the least signaling features, then the MT2000, then the HT1000 that does everything but send it's own CW ID 
Plus the HT1000 was available with a DTMF pad, just looks sorta funny with no display like we are used to seeing. I met a friend (Paramedic) for lunch one day and saw her HT1000 had a DTMF pad, had to give it a double take as I had never seen one in person before.
Plus the HT1000 was available with a DTMF pad, just looks sorta funny with no display like we are used to seeing. I met a friend (Paramedic) for lunch one day and saw her HT1000 had a DTMF pad, had to give it a double take as I had never seen one in person before.
Re: HT vs MT
Thanks for the info! What I'm also looking for is a comparison between the HT series (750, 1250, 1550) radios and the MT (1500) radio for Public Safety use. I'm looking for pro and cons for both series. I've seen the features, but no info on durability for this use. Which will take the punishment? Thanks.