[TrunkCom] older type I and II Motorola sticks

[Tom Swisher]

Brian J Cathcart wrote:

> The radio is the STX, "sticks" is the nickname.  The first generation
> trunking radio, primitive by today's standards.  Available in Type 1 or
> add an addiational board to get Type 2, and optional encryption could be
> added.  They are bulky and heavy, but tough, and quite ugly (to me
> anyway).  Fewer channels, 

Not true. 255 mode capacity (at least with the STX821)

> smaller display size

True. Very annoying.

> not as easy navigate either.  

True, but once you get used to it...

> advantage to them is you can use it as a backup night stick without
> breaking it.

Very true. I've dropped my STX on the fireground several times and never 
had a lick of trouble. Similar falls have killed MTS2000s that others 
have. I love my STX.....

Tom WA8PYR
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