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XTL/XTS5000 W3 control head problem

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Well, I am a bit disappointed, I dug out an old W3 control head I thought was working, but just tried it on 2 XTL5000 and nothing.
I can't remember if there is a switch/jumper in the radios for this head, nothing in the documentation.
Seems the head is not serviceable without muffing up the case. the connector looks good, no bent/broken pins.
 
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Documentation shows plugged directly into the control connector on the brick.
Might be I need a different rear cable for this type of installation.
I just hate spending $$ for experiments that fail.
Still reading though.
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But you need the correct TIB for the W3.
If you have an HLN6915x TIB, that is correct for the W3.
If you have an HLN5883x, this is the correct one for W4/W5/W7/W9
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XTL5000 W-Series Control Heads

Hello Everyone, I am considering getting an XTL5000 to replace my current Astro Spectra. I am interested in the XTL5000 as they use the same control heads/cables. I am just wanting the trunk unit as I have everything else needed. I have found one online but how do I know specifically what W...
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OK, thanks, I copy that. Guess I need the HLN6915x TIB if I can find one.
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OK, I made a jumper on the rear connector pin 24 to 25. That turns on the radio and the control head almost works.
Some few things work like vol up/down, squelch up/down, mode.
I changed the control head with CPS, configured it, and now get a fail code.
Went back to the W7 and now the W3 has a different response. Mode will do volume, PTT transmits, nothing else.
Looks like the firmware and hardware both have to support the W3 control head.
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