While these are ancient radios - I just came across an “AN” XTS3000 in my bin of used radios. Didn’t even think to look at the model number but what threw me off was the longer chrome “ABC” switch. Seemed off to me. Looked at all my other 3000’s and they all have a much shorter / fatter ABC chrome switch.
This got me thinking - what are the actual differences between the AN XTS3000’s and BN models ?
From the research I’ve done - the AN models have a thicker and bolder “XTS3000” label on the front of the radio ( said label is also a different size and shape of the BN front name plate labels ), the AN model has a different internal flex connector ( which also means in order for the housings to be switched, you’d need to transfer all the AN parts inside the old housing ), BN versions have the “Ruggedized” models as an option, and from what I’ve read - the PTT also has a tendency to crack ( along with the bottom of the case ) on an AN model much more than a BN model. Wether that means it’s a different / thicker PTT / case design who knows. Also, the “ABC” portion itself is oval on an AN case, and more “curved” on a BN case.
Anyone else have anything to add ? I’m sure there’s more changes than that but that’s all I could find.
This got me thinking - what are the actual differences between the AN XTS3000’s and BN models ?
From the research I’ve done - the AN models have a thicker and bolder “XTS3000” label on the front of the radio ( said label is also a different size and shape of the BN front name plate labels ), the AN model has a different internal flex connector ( which also means in order for the housings to be switched, you’d need to transfer all the AN parts inside the old housing ), BN versions have the “Ruggedized” models as an option, and from what I’ve read - the PTT also has a tendency to crack ( along with the bottom of the case ) on an AN model much more than a BN model. Wether that means it’s a different / thicker PTT / case design who knows. Also, the “ABC” portion itself is oval on an AN case, and more “curved” on a BN case.
Anyone else have anything to add ? I’m sure there’s more changes than that but that’s all I could find.
