Reviews For: Motorola XPR 6550 - eHam.net
Due to the need for expensive programming software being required for making any operational changes, in my opinion, this is not an HT for every ham. However, if you live in an area where both FM analog and MotoTRBO are available then the XPR 6550 is a great choice.
Reviews For: Motorola GM300 - eHam.net
The software which you must buy from motorola is very expensive and from what I hear they won't just ship it to just anyone who calls up to order it. The programming cables and RIB box are expensive and using a cheap homebrew one can ruin the radio not to mention they don't last long.
Reviews For: Motorola HT-1250 - eHam.net
The downside is the software is pricey, hard to get (Motorola doesn't like to license it out to end users especially if there are many dealers in your area). In that respect, an Icom F30/F40 is a better choice (cheaper overall and Icom doesn't play games selling software either).
Reviews For: Motorola Maxtrac Conventional - eHam.net
Sep 17, 2019 · This radio meets my mobile needs and then some. Picked up a 32CH-25W Maxtrac on eBay for under $30. Found a RIB-less DB9 to RJ45 programming cable and programming software for another $30 or so. Audio is great for a mobile environment. Transmit power is quite adequate to a quarter-wave trunk-lid mount antenna. So far, a …
Reviews For: Motorola HT-1000 - eHam.net
The Motorola HT-1000 is similar to the JT-1000, but can only be programmed with Motorola software. They have 2 or 16 channels and have many programmable operational functions. They come in several frequency ranges, the most popular …
Reviews For: Motorola MTS-2000 - eHam.net
Motorola's most full-featured portable analog radio is compact and lightweight. It may be the smallest Motorola portable in its class, but it comes packed with power and performance. Using Motorola's FLASHport technology, the MTS 2000 portable is dynamic enough to change with the times through easy and economical software upgrades.
Reviews For: Motorola XTS 5000 - eHam.net
Review Summary For : Motorola XTS 5000; Reviews: 10 MSRP: 4,400; Description: The XTS 5000 family of ASTRO digital portable two-way radios deliver sophisticated features -- signaling schemes, encryption, analog/digital compatibility, conventional and trunking capability. Check your flashcode to see what options are installed. Large PTT button
Motorola XPR 5550 Mototrbo/Analog FM mobile radio - eHam.net
Programming requires Mototrbo CPS and programming cable which are available for a fee directly from Motorola. US Amateurs can also receive an Entitlement ID for the CPS which allows 25 kHz operation on amateur analog frequencies. Programming is straightforward once you get used to DMR programming requirements.
Reviews For: Motorola XTS 3000 - eHam.net
Review Summary For : Motorola XTS 3000; Reviews: 6 MSRP: 2.000; Description: The XTS 3000 radio, a distinctive addition to Motorola's ASTRO digital portable two-way radio portfolio, provides the solution to a wide range of sophisticated wireless needs in a small, ergonomic package. It's a small radio that means big benefits for our customers.
Reviews For: Motorola XPR 8400 - eHam.net
Review Summary For : Motorola XPR 8400; Reviews: 1 MSRP: $2000; Description: MOTOTRBO is a "Time-division multiple-access" (TDMA) Digital Repeater, available in VHF (2-Meter), UHF (70-CM), and 900MHz. (33-CM) bands. With full support for conventional analog FM @ 25.0 kHz. and 12.5 kHz. as well as 2-Slot TDMA Digital and Dynamic Mixed-Mode Support.