SM 50 versus MAXTRAC.

The General forum is where users can discuss any topic regarding Motorola communications equipment - hardware, software, etc. There are also several focused forums on this board, so please take the time to ensure that your questions doesn't fall into one of those categories before posting here!

Moderator: Queue Moderator

Post Reply
PETNRDX
Posts: 872
Joined: Sun Nov 25, 2001 4:00 pm
What radios do you own?: Too many

SM 50 versus MAXTRAC.

Post by PETNRDX »

I have a pair of SM50 25 UHF radios that I may use RICK style as a portable temp repeater.
I have used Maxtracs/Radius/GM300's, CDM, and M1225's as in this fashion before.
But not SM50's.
Anybody have experience with them, are they any better (or worse) than the Maxtrac?
Top
User avatar
wavetar
Administrator
Posts: 7341
Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2001 4:00 pm

Re: SM 50 versus MAXTRAC.

Post by wavetar »

The heatsinking isn't as good, so make sure the power is turned well down from maximum. They are more prone to interference due to the wide-open front end in the RX. I don't believe the SM50 pins are programmable, so if Pin 8 doesn't give a COR by default, you'll have to source one inside the radio somewhere. The SM120 has programmable pins.
No trees were harmed in the posting of this message...however an extraordinarily large number of electrons were horribly inconvenienced.

Welcome to the /\/\achine.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Motorola Solutions & Legacy Radio Discussion”