ThatRadioGuy4295
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As the title suggests, is it possible?
Just curious. Thanks
Just curious. Thanks
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E5 on XTL5K
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Considering the E5 head itself sells used for more than an XTL, why?
That's like putting 700 dollar tires on a Ford Focus.
That's like putting 700 dollar tires on a Ford Focus.
Because the Ford focus looks cool with 700 dollar tires man ! Lol
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I would be curious to know if it did anything. Just curious
Used APX6500s are cheaper than a new E5.
Maybe so
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Might do “anything” but won’t work “correctly”. Similar to even the O9 kinda works on XTL sometimes but not as designed.
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****ing amazing
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I would image it could at least boot, I just dont have a E5 to test
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Based on that an E5 won’t even work on an APX with older firmware, it will most likely turn on and then show an error, either 01-90, or if you’re really lucky, something that means “not supported”.
I have an E5 but don’t have an XTL lol
I have an E5 but don’t have an XTL lol
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I've...heard things. I don't know anyone with an E5 laying around in the same space that an XTL5000 is still in service to test actually test though.
Of course, not officially supported by Motorola doesn't mean it won't or can't be made to work (like an APX4500 with an O3). Just don't know why I'd try and put one on an XTL.
Similarly though, I've heard the Viking control head (full color display) can be substituted in place fore a Lightning control (effectively similar to an O5 in function) head on a EFJ 5300 ES. Don't know why I'd burn a Viking head on a 5300 though.
Of course, not officially supported by Motorola doesn't mean it won't or can't be made to work (like an APX4500 with an O3). Just don't know why I'd try and put one on an XTL.
Similarly though, I've heard the Viking control head (full color display) can be substituted in place fore a Lightning control (effectively similar to an O5 in function) head on a EFJ 5300 ES. Don't know why I'd burn a Viking head on a 5300 though.
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Worth nothing for anyone else following – it’s not only not “officially supported”, it also simply does not work with an OEM 4500 – you will get CH UNSUPPORTED.
But yes, there are folks who have found ways to make it accept the head, but that is much more involved than “oh I plugged it in when Moto said I couldn’t and it just worked”.
