HT1250 vs EX600XLS

[aliby]

Hello all,

I am looking at purchasing one of the two: A VHF version of the HT1250 or of the EX600XLS.

Do any of you have any suggestions, reviews, comments, etc as to which one I should go with?

Thanks!

[Rayjk110]

The EX600 (Minnow series) is basically a compact Waris series radio. I'd personally go with an HT1250 if you don't mind not carrying as small of a radio as the EX is. While the EX works OK, you'll get better audio out of an HT, bigger display, etc...

[HLA]

why not just get the ht1550xls

[aliby]

Due to financial reasons I'm not looking at an HT1550.

Any thoughts on an HT1250 vs EX600XLS?

[escomm]

EX600XLS has more channels, longer warranty, does trunking, and has a poor battery and audio accessory selection. No IMPRES for EX series. Both use the same software. EX600 is about 2/3the size of an HT1250.

[jmr3865]

If your using it for firefighting or ems, don't go with the ex

[escomm]

actually the EX560XLS might work ok for fire service, it's waterproof...

[MT2000 man]

After using both the HT1250, and the EX600, I prefer the 1250. The EX is simply too small of a radio. I like the feeling that the radio is actually THERE in your holster, then guessing. True, the EX600 is a VERY feature packed radio, it's just not my cup-a tea (especially for a public safety radio).

[HLA]

the ht1550 is only about $100 more than the ex600. and well worth it for the big display

[aliby]

All,

I was able to find a HT1550 for a reasonable price and I will most likely be going with that now.

Thank you all for your input!