Motorola GTX

[RidgeRunner]

The motorola GTX with model number M11WGD4CB1AN is pretty simple to convert to the amatuer band. Has any one done this and is it worth it?

[RidgeRunner]

OK maybe I need to be more clear. I dont have any of the equipment to do this. I am going to have to aquire it. I would like to get onto 900 for amateur use and was wondering if this radio will be a straight forward converstion. Any iformation you have will help me out greatly.

Thanks

[ARZ902]

You will need a RIB, programming cable and a modified RSS to put a GTX mobile or portable on the 900 Mhz ham band.
I've done it and it is a very easy way to get on the 900Mhz ham band.

[RidgeRunner]

OK I can find all of that, on how to aquire/build that stuff from this website...I guess if I run into a snag I can always come here for help.

Thanks

[RidgeRunner]

ARZ902 please check your private messages.

[RADIO_MAN]

Yes the GTX portable and Mobile as well as the LCS2000 and LTS2000 are very easy to get going. You will need to change the bandlimits in the GTX.MDF file to allow this. I have been using GTX radios in Arizona on 900 for over 8 Years, and they still play just like the day I got em.

R

[rnengnr]

ok, so it looks like the GTX is the one to push into the 900 ham band lets get to specifics

pertaining to mobiles and Portables:

what model #s do I look for at the hamfest ?

are there any advantages from on model to another ?

are there filtering modifications necessary ?

are there VCO modifications necessary ?

are there any power amp modifications necessary ?

what is the part # of the RSS necessary to perform the modification ?

Is RSS modification necessary ?


LETS get this band USED before Nextel wants that too....

http://www.ita-relay.com/images/nextel% ... oposal.pdf