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Switching a APX6000XE from model 3.5 to 2.5

Cowley639

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I have a APX6000xe model 3.5. I'm looking at purchasing a black housing to replace the green I have now. However the black housing is for a model 2.5. Am I going to run into any issues reverting from a 3.5 to a 2.5. I have no need for the keypad. It's an FPP enabled radio, but we don't use FPP.
 

paul612

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why go backwards? I'm sure you can find the correct housing.
 

Cowley639

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why go backwards? I'm sure you can find the correct housing.
I'm getting the 2.5 for a good deal, and again, I have no need for the keypad anyway. It's in my radio strap holster 99% of the time anyway.
 

daine1619

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No issues I have a 2.5 housing and it has the rubber pads on the back side so it won’t rub in an unsavory way.

I’ve done the same thing with my 8000 on several occasions because I’m indecisive.
 
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