Motorola VX-2200-G7-45

[ljones135]

 Is it possible to program this radio for input and output tones for repeaters? Also is it possible to program multiple instances of say, channel 15, with different input and output tones? Where would I get the necessary cable/s and software to program the radio?

[berkinet]

Yes that radio will give you everything you want and more. Cables and software are generally available. I don’t have a link right now, but you can get it by googling for Vertex software and cables. You might try eBay and look for bluemax49ers.

 

If you think you might ever get ham license, you might consider the 400-470 mHz version of that radio (I think it is the G6) as it covers both ham and gmrs.

[ljones135]

Berkinet,

 

I've actually considered getting HAM but my money supply is short because of prior commitments and toys so it's kind of on the back burner but I'll look at the G6.

 

Thanks.

[Radioguy7268]

VX-2200's are nice little radios. Only "weak spot" I've ever noticed was the palm mic (cords would fray). Audio was good at 25 kHz. If you get a "Motorola VX-2200" it's going to be locked to 12.5 Narrowband, and you'll need to go through some steps to "unlock" the Wideband feature. You'll also find that the Motorola version of the Software is a little harder to come by.

 

Vertex Standard previously made/sold the VX-2200, but Vertex got bought up by Motorola, and now in their infinite wisdom, Motorola has cancelled the VX-2200. Some online sellers still have quanties of new units that they're selling.

 

If you can find a seller who is willing to program them at 25 Khz "Wideband" right from the start, I wouldn't hesitate to grab one. If you never programmed a radio before, trying to unlock a new unit for Wideband might be a little daunting, but it's not impossible.

 

Good luck with it.

[ljones135]

What would be a good price for new? I'm not into buying used, except on RARE occasions. What other radios would fit the guidelines I posted earlier? I just ran across the Boa Feng UV-50X2. Thoughts?

[gman1971]

I would go with a Vertex VX-2200 and avoid the Baofeng CCR.

 

G.

[Radioguy7268]

Avoid ANY Chinese mobile that you find advertised for GMRS. You can't even call them Cheap Chinese Radios - as most of them approach or exceed the cost of real Commercial/Industrial radios.

 

Action Communications in Arizona has the VX-2200 UHF for under $300 on eBay and their website, and if you call them, they might be able to tell you what they would do for programming.

 

Buying new in this case is good, as you'll get all the power cables, brackets, and accessories that you'll need, but I would not be the least concerned about buying used Commercial equipment from a reputable seller. Mobile units often last 20+ years in daily use conditions, and the few parts that wear out (microphones and cords mainly) are easily replaced.

[Downs]

Used commercial gear is a boon for a lot of us.  You get the reliability and quality of the big brands for dirt cheap.  I've got into a HT1000 and 2 MTS2000s for less than 150 dollars with chargers, batteries, and antennas and got a Motorola PM400 mobile for 120 dollars.  That's not much more than some of the Chinese radios out there.  

Downside is you loose a lot of the flexibility of something like a dual band ham radio but programing them via laptop is easy enough.

[rodro123]

Wiscomm.com of Wisconsin has them in stock and will program. The Radio is $291 call for pricing on programing. Link to VX 2200 45 watt. https://www.shopwiscomm.com/-Vertex-Standard-VX-2200-UHF-450-512-Mhz-128c-45-Watt-Mobile-Radio-P3164976.aspx

[berkinet]

Wiscomm.com of Wisconsin has them in stock and will program...-

Not per-se an endorsement, but I have used Wiscomm for parts orders in the past and found them to be helpful, reliable and fast. however, you probably want the 400-470mHz version. https://www.shopwiscomm.com/-Vertex-Standard-VX-2200-UHF-400-470-Mhz-128c-45-Watt-Mobile-Radio-P3164974.aspx

[kipandlee]

we have a couple  VX-2200 radios very rugged they work great wouldn't hesitate to buy another 

[rodro123]

Not per-se an endorsement, but I have used Wiscomm for parts orders in the past and found them to be helpful, reliable and fast. however, you probably want the 400-470mHz version. https://www.shopwiscomm.com/-Vertex-Standard-VX-2200-UHF-400-470-Mhz-128c-45-Watt-Mobile-Radio-P3164974.aspx

Yes sorry grabbed wrong link he is correct This is the correct link

[wrfl677]

I have the LTR version of the UHF VX-2200 and you have to use the CE-94 software - it's a trunking radio, but I've heard of people programming them conventional, any ideas or help?

[wayoverthere]

1 hour ago, wrfl677 said:

I have the LTR version of the UHF VX-2200 and you have to use the CE-94 software - it's a trunking radio, but I've heard of people programming them conventional, any ideas or help?

It's been a bit since I programmed one of my p829's (the VHF one), which required a specific software, (ce105-talon) rather than the standard package (I forget the number) that the uhf p824; I don't remember it particularly more difficult than the analog only radios, other than needing to set the channels as analog instead of digital.