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modify astro spectra to w3 head from a w5 head, control board question

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vsp5151

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I have someone lined up to do the flash and firmware update but I need a control board for the AS that will get the W-3 head. Can not find one on ebay. Is it possible to buy an 800 MHz Astro Spectra that may have the proper control board? Does anything in the 800 model number tell me if the control board will support w-3 head.
800 radios are plentiful and cheap.
 

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W3 in the model number... if you plan on doing a VHF they are plentiful and cheap on Ebay as the .Gov departments used them by the ton
 
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