[Scan-DC] ASTRO vs. APCO-25

[JPBurkeJr@aol.com]

Motorola's original Astro and APCO-25 ARE different; fortunately, most new 
Motorola digital systems are APCO-25 compliant.  Check  <A HREF="http://www.trunkedradio.net/trunked/apco25.htm">
http://www.trunkedradio.net/trunked/apco25.htm</A>
for a good summary.

Jim

In a message dated 5/26/2002 6:50:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
jaycaplan@comcast.net writes:


> 
> Forgive me if I am wrong, but the spec sheet for the new scanner claims it
> to be APCO 25 digital compatible. I don't believe APCO 25 is the same
> digital protocol as the Motorola Astro digital which many states and
> counties are migrating to. As far as I know, the only agencies intending to
> use APCO 25 are the Feds. Can someone clear this up for me?



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