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I have a CS-750 and XPR-6550, but as handhelds, they sometimes don't quite make it to the local repeater when I'm mobile in the boonies. I was looking at an XPR 5550 which is definitely nicer, but but MUCH more pricey.
I have a CS-750 and XPR-6550, but as handhelds, they sometimes don't quite make it to the local repeater when I'm mobile in the boonies. I was looking at an XPR 5550 which is definitely nicer, but but MUCH more pricey.
Why wait? The CS800 is available now, and has the speaker on the front like the Motorola's do.
The face is detachable for remote mounting, and you don't need any special cable. An inexpensive length of Cat5 cable will do the job nicely.
As it happens, I just receive my second CS800 this morning and am fixing to install it in my car this afternoon, just as soon as the postal carrier drops off my XPR7550 I bought...
The CS800 is too large to be practical for the majority of european cars.
even with the remote head. There are UK sellers selling rebadged CS800s
on facebook for GBP 250.
Hence I am waiting for the TYT 9600.
if the MD380 experimental "380 tools" firmware can be uploaded so that I can
change the DMR ID from the front panel then I will be beyond delighted.