Quote from: caprr275 on October 02, 2008, 03:40:18 PM
I have seen the new channel plan and as far as I can tell, any radio on the compliance list you will be fine with.
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That's good to know. I've just bought four HT1000s for me and some other squadron members for CAP use. I've been worried that the 16 channel limit wasn't going to cut it in the future.

[Thread hijack] Another squadron member has six XTS3000, though they are programmed with the HT1K plan, rather than the EFJ channel plan.  Can anyone offer an inexpensive, CAP friendly programming shop for the Astro Saber/XTS3K? The two local shops are ridiculously expensive, and I don't have $275 laying around to buy the software myself, though at $50-per radio, I might as well![/Thread hijack]

I just picked up a new Kenwood tk-2160 of ebay for $216, and a cable from another vendor for $20. 16 channel, but it's all I need right now for around the area. Software is available for free, if you know where to look.

Brian
PAWG

Quote from: Rangercap on October 04, 2008, 09:31:41 PM
I just picked up a new Kenwood tk-2160 of ebay for $216, and a cable from another vendor for $20. 16 channel, but it's all I need right now for around the area. Software is available for free, if you know where to look.

Brian
PAWG

Is it legaly free?

please keep in mind that the list of new freqs. is still chaging.... the VX 4204 IS compliant

The list is not changing. It has been released to DC's to begin reprogramming radios.

last time i checked about 2 weeks ago we are still waiting on one set of frequincies that is being disuputed with canada. they use a close freq. for their EMTs

i know reporgraming has started, i just uploaded the new freqs to my radio the other day

Quote from: CAP.is.1337 on October 02, 2008, 06:05:55 PM

Quote from: caprr275 on October 02, 2008, 03:40:18 PM
I have seen the new channel plan and as far as I can tell, any radio on the compliance list you will be fine with.
...

That's good to know. I've just bought four HT1000s for me and some other squadron members for CAP use. I've been worried that the 16 channel limit wasn't going to cut it in the future.

[Thread hijack] Another squadron member has six XTS3000, though they are programmed with the HT1K plan, rather than the EFJ channel plan.  Can anyone offer an inexpensive, CAP friendly programming shop for the Astro Saber/XTS3K? The two local shops are ridiculously expensive, and I don't have $275 laying around to buy the software myself, though at $50-per radio, I might as well![/Thread hijack]

Check with your local EMA, or volunteer fire agencies.  A lot of times they have the stuff to do it sitting around.

At least in my area they do that is.

I'm going to bump this topic with new, but related questions:

If you have to take your member-owned radio to a commercial shop for programming, are there any disclosure agreements or other paperwork hurdles to clear?  Are they likely to resist programming gov't frequencies on the virtue of a CAP ID card alone?  Finally, is relying on a commercial shop a bozo no-no?

Relying on a commercial shop is ok, but you need to read the new Permission letter that came out. Part of it covers how to obtain permission to release the frequencies.

Your best bet is to contact your wing DC for more information and recommendations.

Quote from: wuzafuzz on October 31, 2008, 07:02:07 PM
I'm going to bump this topic with new, but related questions:

If you have to take your member-owned radio to a commercial shop for programming, are there any disclosure agreements or other paperwork hurdles to clear?  Are they likely to resist programming gov't frequencies on the virtue of a CAP ID card alone?  Finally, is relying on a commercial shop a bozo no-no?

Yes, Gen. Courter released an ICL to 100-1 that details how to get permission.

http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2008_10_28_comm_permissions_EB306B1EF1672.pdf

With that said, considering that your radios have to be certified for licensing anyway, you should be able to get them
programmed by someone on the Wing's Comm staff.