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I am building a portable interoperable box for a local EM Agency. VHF and UHF are no problem - I've got a bunch of those. However, I need a radio for the NPSPAC 800 frequencies, repeater and simplex, pre and post-rebanding. It needs to have a COR out. I thought I would appeal to the expertise here for suggestions on something readily available, is about the size of a GM300 or Spectra, and programs using common software (Like CPS Professional 06.00 or the like.) Although I have a preference for something inexpensive, I would like for it to have an alpha-numeric display.

And, while I'm at it, I'll ask, is there a better way than a multi-port repeater controller to crossband VHF and/or UHF and/or 800? Something that doesn't cost a kilobuck?

Suggestions, please?

Thank you!

Might want to look at a few of the things Tridnet is making now.

http://www.tridentms.com/productcommtac.htm

Kenwood TK980 - 15 watts - alphanumeric display - $525 list - add NPSPAC option for $84 and KCT19 option accy cable for $21. We have an EFJ MultiNet system but have sold many of these (as well as TK480 portables) for use on conventional channels.

Programmable output pin for COR/TOR.

Software KPG49DK - list $65 (windows compatible)
Serial programming cable - KPG46AM - $109