I'm getting the splash screen on power up and then the screens go blank and no noticeable functionality on the radio... question - can these radio's boot up without an antenna or maybe a failed antenna connection?
Dang those are awesome! Those like the Cadillac of radios lol. I'd love to have a couple or at least one. I've been curious about this, can you only have these if your a FD or EMT or something like that? Or could I have them if I have like a company or something?(landscaping, construction, oil feilds, wareheouse, etc)
Anyone can own one but you need a licence to transmit on them. These types of radios are very expensive though so getting one affordably for a average joe is very hard.
Honestly don't see why you'd wanna buy one. The 6000 is a good radio. I have used every Motorola item since I was old enough and been in fire, le, and radio maint. Over time the platform has gone from 10 to 15 plus years use to 2 to 5 years max and newer model takes over and support is removed for the models to newer. Eventually the 6000 is going to be end of life once the app next Rolla out and theyll go to the 8000 with single band key. Last I checked Motorola won't sell 8000s to public. You may find a dealer ham friendly or business but Motorola itself or most big dealers sint bother if you're not government. Honestly while they are good they also have flaws and over priced. I'd prefer a Kenwood or Harris over a Motorola but have used all in fire and other situations.
