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nvradtec1
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Post by nvradtec1 »

I purchased 2 UHF 5100's at a surplus auction and would like some help with them

Radio 1 model 242-5122-410KA4 FW 4.8.10

Radio 2 model 242-5123-410GL4 FW 4.8.12

Is there a site I can go to to decode these model numbers?

after the auction I was also given a cd with PCConfigure 2.6.9 and 2.14.10
Which version would be best to use with these radio's? I have been using 2.6.9 on radio 1.

I have been playing with Radio 1 as radio 2 works but needs some TLC and repairs

with radio 1, I enabled the keypad programming function and programs just fine up to 450Mhz via the keypad,
when I try to input anything above 450Mhz I get an "invalid" error message.

When I program through the software I can program anything between 450 and 470Mhz and the radio takes it

Any hints, tips, or tricks so I can "program" that last 20Mhz via the keypad?

Thanks
Steve
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Intrinsically Safe
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Post by Intrinsically Safe »

Radio 1 model 242-5122-410KA4 FW 4.8.10
5100 X Platform
Model II
UHF R1
UHF 380 - 470MHz
NiMH Battery Pack
Black
P25 AMBE+2
Conventional / P25 Trunking
512 Channels / Talkgroups
Needs PCC 2.10.2 to program
Radio 2 model 242-5123-410GL4 FW 4.8.12
5100 X Platform
Model III
UHF R1
UHF 380 - 470MHz
NiMH Battery Pack
Black
P25 AMBE+2
Conventional / SMARTNET II / SmartZone / P25 Trunking
AES/DES/DES-OFB Encryption
512 Channels / Talkgroups
Needs PCC 2.10.2 to program

As for the editing over 450 via keypad, that is interesting. Haven't heard that before.

I.S.
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