The MX-300 was a handheld radio, developed by Motorola in 1975. Many different variants of this radio were developed, incuding VHF, UHF and SHF versions, ruggedized versions, crystal operated channels, versions with a frequency synthesizer, and optional Digital Voice Encryption.
The is the synthesized model of the MX300. Rather than installing RX and TX crystals for each channel, the frequencies are stored in a PROM (later in an EEPROM), organised in 4 banks of 12 channels each. Depending on the variant, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 channels are selectable. Furthermore, also depending on the variant, an additional rotary switch might be present to select up to 4 channel banks (marked A, B, C and D). Some versions had a scan option. Digital voice encryption was also available as on option.
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