So by "correct flex" are you saying there is a different one than the standard O5 flex?
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APX E5 Control Head compatible with APX4500?
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callen360
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I just got an extra O5 head from supplier for my 4500, plugged it in and did some auto update, then reset and it said CH not compatible.
Can you better explain It will work with AN, but HOST F/W must be 21.xx or higher for the CH to be recognized and ingest the host firmware. Correct flex required as well. For a dummy like me, do I need to do something different to make this work or am I out of luck?
Thanks in advance.
MTS2000des
5B2_BEE00 Czar
I was referring to E5, not O5. O5 is supported on the 4500. Something in your setup is wrong, could be a HOST to CH firmware mismatch.
aglowgibbon
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Is there a specific TIB or flex you have to have for the E5? I have a 4500 AN that works with an O5/O7/O2 with no issues, just want to make sure the E5 will work as well without a modification.
Looking at getting a E5 head for my 4500 Dash. Just don't want to do a deep dive into this without making sure it works first.
The E5 I am looking at is a remote mount, so i'd assume I'd just remove that and install it on the radio brick? (My 4500 has an O5 on it now).
The E5 I am looking at is a remote mount, so i'd assume I'd just remove that and install it on the radio brick? (My 4500 has an O5 on it now).
aglowgibbon
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I can confirm it works. I have an E5 and 4500.
Just like how the 4500 is only sold as a single head, but you still have the option to add a second head to it.
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