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--- In GE-Mpa@yahoogroups.com, "gary.nz5v" <gary.nz5v@...> wrote:
\n>
\n> Yes, you can change RF decks, using the maintenance program to
\nchange
\n> the radio types in the processor board. Or you can just override
\nand
\n> program the new personality.
\n>
\n> YOu can NOT move a 470-490 down much. The 470-490 also covers 490-
\n512
\n> and so up is where it can really go to.
\n>
\n> The following apply:
\n>
\n> 136-150 up to 158-160
\n> 150-174 down to 146, not 144
\n> 403-440 up to 450, sometimes 455 (reduced performance above ~445)
\n> 440-470 down to 435
\n> 900 - 927/902 with special programming software, and no hardware
\nmods.
\n> 12.5 mhz split - load the hamflash, and modify the VCO's for two
\ndays.
\n>
\n>
\n> Gary
\n> NZ5V
\n>
\n>
\n> --- In GE-Mpa@yahoogroups.com, "Anthony L .Ferguson" <spider24112@>
\n> wrote:
\n> >
\n> > Howdy!
\n> >
\n> > Well let me ask a rather interesting question. I'd like to know
\nif it
\n> > is possible to Remove the RF deck from one MPA and place it onto
\n> > another MPA of a different band split ?
\n> >
\n> > I've got one UHF MPA in the 470-490 band split and I would like
\nto know
\n> > if I can take the RF deck from a 450-470 and place it onto the
\nfront
\n> > section of that radio? I'm aware that if it works I would need to
\n> > reprogram the radios.
\n> >
\n> > I'm hoping that it will work .. But I'm not counting on it.. SO I
\n> > rather ask before screwing up two working radios.
\n> >
\n> > Thanks ..
\n> >
\n>