I am considering setting up a VX4000L on 6-meter. Someone has already done this and I don't want to reinvent the wheel.
First question: Will the 4000 spoof that high? Is it a range change, hex edit or Vulcan Mind Pinch?
Second question: If it will go up to 54MHz, what is the lower end of the range? Can the lower end of the range still cover NIFOG public safety VHF Low Band, specifically 44-ish? 42-ish? 39.46?
Third question: Is the channel/setup data stored in an eprom on the head (like Icom) or in each individual deck?
Final question: If it will do all of the above, can it be installed as a second RF deck in an existing remote head application?
My desired configuration: I presently have a VX6000V set up on a single remote head in one of my agency incident command vehicles with too many heads in the console (the 6000, a P25 VHF, a UHF. and an 800 P25 trunker, plus switchbox and siren, etc). I have changed my 6000V (using my FIF-8) from a 'C' to a 'A' range, allowing operation on 2-meter. That works fine and allows me to cover 2-meter and up to 160MHz. Other than not getting weather or Fed freq's it meets my needs.
In my version of the perfect world I would use my existing VX CTN6000 remote head (and other VX remote head adapters, cables and parts) to access both Low Band and VHF-High from one head. I am assuming the 4000 will multi-deck with a 6000. High TX output on Low Band is not necessary - one watt, one foot, one mile.
We have all of the cutting edge radio systems, but I intend to die an old conservative coward. In the event of a major incident I am not convinced the state-wide digital trunking system (or even regional VHF analog repeaters installed to R56) will still be standing and want to set up a reliable down-and-dirty fall-back plan before it hits the fan. There are presently dozens of 4000L's on eBay, cheap.
I have all of the necessary programs, cables, adapters and alignment equipment.
Do-able?
First question: Will the 4000 spoof that high? Is it a range change, hex edit or Vulcan Mind Pinch?
Second question: If it will go up to 54MHz, what is the lower end of the range? Can the lower end of the range still cover NIFOG public safety VHF Low Band, specifically 44-ish? 42-ish? 39.46?
Third question: Is the channel/setup data stored in an eprom on the head (like Icom) or in each individual deck?
Final question: If it will do all of the above, can it be installed as a second RF deck in an existing remote head application?
My desired configuration: I presently have a VX6000V set up on a single remote head in one of my agency incident command vehicles with too many heads in the console (the 6000, a P25 VHF, a UHF. and an 800 P25 trunker, plus switchbox and siren, etc). I have changed my 6000V (using my FIF-8) from a 'C' to a 'A' range, allowing operation on 2-meter. That works fine and allows me to cover 2-meter and up to 160MHz. Other than not getting weather or Fed freq's it meets my needs.
In my version of the perfect world I would use my existing VX CTN6000 remote head (and other VX remote head adapters, cables and parts) to access both Low Band and VHF-High from one head. I am assuming the 4000 will multi-deck with a 6000. High TX output on Low Band is not necessary - one watt, one foot, one mile.
We have all of the cutting edge radio systems, but I intend to die an old conservative coward. In the event of a major incident I am not convinced the state-wide digital trunking system (or even regional VHF analog repeaters installed to R56) will still be standing and want to set up a reliable down-and-dirty fall-back plan before it hits the fan. There are presently dozens of 4000L's on eBay, cheap.
I have all of the necessary programs, cables, adapters and alignment equipment.
Do-able?
Vertex VX4000L on 6-meter??
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