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XTS5000 vs. XTS5000R

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Anyone have an idea on what's different in the Ruggedized XTS radios vs. the standard XTS ? The case looks the same, and (besides that it has a little "screw" on the back of the case, and that "do not block vents" and is waterproof ( by being tested first by "M" that is )), aside from that, what is the difference ?

Like with the Astro Sabers / Sabers, the "R" ment fully rugged, different case, can handle more abuse, etc. Can the XTS5000 also "handle more abuse" as well, or is the "R" just for the watertight housing only ?

Any thoughts on the XTS "R" vs. a regualer XTS would be greatly appreciated !
 
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I can say from personal experience that the XTS5000R responds better to the dropping of work than the XTS5000. A few of my buddies radios are all messed up and have "rough" edges, while after plenty of drops mine is still nearly flawless!

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-Frank C.
 
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I've always understood that the screw on the back of an "R" chassis is the gas pressurization port used by the depot or MSS to put inert gas into the chassis.
 
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