[GE] Dumb question?

[Christopher Boone]

Dick,
the heads are not band dependant UNLESS they have freqs loaded in them 
and download to the radio...(more than 32 channels and they will, IIRC).
If you dont plan to run more than one group or more than 32 channels 
using the extra optional EEPROM, then you dont have to worry...merely 
make sure the jumper in the radio is pulled that allows the head to 
download into the radio EEPROM (this happens when changing groups and it 
reprograms the radio instantly). As long as the head downloading is 
disabled, you can use any 825/950 head on any Ranger or Delta-S.

Chris
WB5ITT

rertman@ix.netcom.com wrote:
> Hi, folks:
> 
> I have 2 Rangr mobiles...one low-band and one UHF, with S825 control
> heads, cables, etc.
> 
> Today's question is: "are the control heads band dedicated?"
> 
> I can't see any difference in the numbers on the ID tags, so
> I don't know if each head is dedicated to a specific band,
> or do they just store the data and load it into the radio?
> If the latter is true, then it seems to me that it makes no 
> difference which control head I connect to which radio.
> 
> Sorry to ask such a dumb question, folks.  I'm a newbie
> as far as Rangrrs are concerned.  The last GE I worked
> with on a regular basis was a customized 8-channel Progress
> Line with vacuum tubes, or, as some folks call them, glow-FETs.
> 
> Thanks,
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