trunking question

jcpd9720 · Post by **jcpd9720** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:32 am

I recently purchased an M-PA scan uhf radio labled AEGIS, when powering on with monitor button pressed it shows I7026M03 and group 8. I don't much else to provide so I will go over everything on the radio...

COMB:PAPATH
DOC/MDC:TR-185-D2 2871935651
FCC ID: AXATR-185-A2

The problem is I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I bought it... I need a good uhf radio for the 450-470 range, and I didn't pay any attention... Stupid e-bayer, I know! I am already going to have to get it re-tuned because it is like 403-425 or something like that... my big question is: 'Can I use this radio on a non-trunking system?' Again, I am not that knowledgeable in all this, and feel really stupid for my purchase in the first place, any help that can be provided will help tremendously.

k2hz · Post by **k2hz** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:36 am

If the radio is 403-425, everything else is a moot issue. The radio will not work on 450-470.

n_zero_ndp · Post by **n_zero_ndp** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:52 pm

EDACS AEGIS MPA - Scan model (limited keypad) 403-440 MHz 5W capable of DES Encryption

Any EDACS radio can be used on conventional channels, but as previously stated...... this 403-440 model will not work in the 450-470 MHz range at all.

jcpd9720 · Post by **jcpd9720** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 4:43 am

I take it that I need to get a new board? I would def get all the same bells and whistles so it isn't a let down to the next owner. Also, I can read, but I just need to clarify... I can use the same setup on a non trunking system?

And thanks for the input so far.

n_zero_ndp · Post by **n_zero_ndp** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 12:05 pm

jcpd9720 wrote:I can read, but I just need to clarify... I can use the same setup on a non trunking system?

An EDACS MPA has the capacity for 48 conventional (non-trunked) channels.
You can program an EDACS MPA with all conventional-only channels if
you want without any trunking at all......

If you need more channels, the non-trunking model MPA will be
a better choice as they will do around 192 channels......

jcpd9720 · Post by **jcpd9720** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:53 am

I thank you guys. I have been the proud owner of a vhf mpa scan for about 3 years, just new to the uhf band, and bought the wrong radio. I think I will just re-sell the aegis edacs because i don't need trunking, and it is out of my tune!

jcpd9720 · Post by **jcpd9720** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:28 pm

Said radio is now up for auction!!

Item number: 5801434387