I am trying to program a xtl 5000 to work with two remote heads. I checked the box for "Multi Control heads" and listed the number of control heads as two. When I power up the radio I get a "Channel ID# error. I have both control heads pugged into the radio unit but I have seen a post about "Daisy chaining" the heads together. Tried it both ways, same result. Not sure if I have it hooked up wrong or a programming issued or both.
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Motorola xtl 5000 programming
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I don’t remember the process but you need to change the ID on one CH if I remember correctly as they are both set to 1 right now more than likely.
Not following you on change the ID on one channel. Do you mean the personality name or number?
No, the control heads have an ID number. I “believe” you press the leftmost and emergency button and while holding them press power. Change the ID via the mode knob. This is from memory though.
No, you get Missing CH (control head).
No, you're confusing CH (control head) as channel. As KevinC said, press leftmost menu key and orange button as you power up. Set head to 2. When you restart the gears will grind for a bit then reboot and you will be good.
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