Now that I've gotten pretty much set up for Motorola stuff, I've decided to start learning GE radios as well. Some things I'd like to know:
(1) Where does one go to get GE parts, service manuals, programming hardware/software, etc.? I seem to recall that GE had a big base in Lynchburg, VA, similar to what the big 'M' has in Schaumburg, but that info is many years old.
(2) What equipment will I need to add to my programming setup to handle CONVENTIONAL GE radios? (I have no interest in trunking). More specifically, will I need a RIB, such as Motorola uses? How about cables?
My eventual goal is to be set up for any of the programmable GE units that us hams would find useful. I already have an excellent discrete device programmer (a Data I/O UniSite) for EPROMs, SPROMs, PALs, etc. I also have a hex editor, and I'm not afraid to use it!
Perhaps most important; How persnickety is GE about programming software and hardware? As bad as Motorola? Worse? Better?
(3) Is there any GE-specific hardware or metering test sets I need to think about adding to my test bench? I already have one of the GE metering boxes from the MASTR and MASTR II era, and I also have a good high-current bench supply and service monitor (Marconi 2955R).
Pointers to other informative web sites would also be welcome. Thanks to all in advance.
