Is anyone familier with the Motorola Maxtrac radios. I see some of
them on E-bay for sale around the 150 dollar range but nobody puts
what frequency they use. Can they be programmed? Thanks for any info
on these units.

If they have the model number it will give you an idea of the frequency
range. The model number should begin with a D. The next digit tells you
if it is high/medium or low power. The actual power output/watts will vary
depending on the frequency band of the radio. The next or third digit
tells you the freq range.

D51 30-50 MHz around 60 watts
D33 146-174 MHz around 25 watts
D43 146-174 MHz around 45 watts
D34 440-470 MHz around 15 watts
D44 440-470 MHz around 30 watts
D35 800 MHz around 10 watts
D45 800 MHz around 30 watts
D37 900 MHz around 10 watts
D47 900 MHz around 30 watts

You have to be careful on the freq range. For example, the D51 comes in
30-36, 36-42 and 42-50 MHz models. So the model number along may not tell
you if that specific radio will cover the freq you need. It is best to ask
before you buy. They can be shifted in freq but it requires some technical
skill, manuals, etc.

Also, all these radios require a Motorola interface box, cable and software
(and a slow computer running DOS) to program in the freq information. If
you don't already have that, it could easily cost you a couple hundred of
dollars to acquire it. Therefore it is recommended you have someone who
knows how and has the equipment perform the programming for you.

John

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Is anyone familier with the Motorola Maxtrac radios. I see some of
them on E-bay for sale around the 150 dollar range but nobody puts
what frequency they use. Can they be programmed? Thanks for any info
on these units.

John,
Thanks for the great info,im interested in one that operates in the
462mhz range.Ill make sure its programmed before i buy!
Dan