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Motorola XTL 2500 and XTL 5000
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I have an XTL5000 and quite like it. I use the W3 HHCH with it.
In a VHF conventional world, not much of a difference. Have more backlight selections with the 5K and the front panel buttons have a slightly different feel. You can remote head both versions, but the 5K gives you the ability to use the handheld control head mic.
Yes, it is.
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Electronically, both radios are the same from the factory. The 5000 supports the HHCH, while the 2500 does not. Some people “flash” the 2500 into a 5000. Many prefer the black head of the 2500, vs the grey head of the 5000. Most of my 5000’s sport the 2500 black head. That’s a simple mod. To quote a friend of mine, “buy the seller, not the radio”. Look for one that has been recently aligned/auto tuned. Good luck.
Yea, my high power UHF was a cheapy. Has a bad problem, and now, over $1000 in it. Buyer beware !
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