One E5 control head, two different radio's

[R_Rabbit10]

Hi,

I am looking to see if anyone has a visual for me to see what the E5 control head would look like if I have one E5 control head, control both a VHF and 7/800 radio.

We are coming from Kenwood and have this set-up with a Kenwood KCH-20R control head, controlling 3 different radio's. As such, I know how that looks on Kenwood, just not on Motorola.

Unfortunately our Motorola rep is unable to provide me visuals on how that would look and how it would function... As I am a visual person, I would really like to see some images, get some information on how it functions, etc...

Thanks!

 

[MTS2000des]

Quick search shows examples in this thread.

 

[R_Rabbit10]

Thank you! I guess my search terms did not capture that thread. I'll review it.

 

[monitor142]

The E5 control head is very nice if you don't need the full keypad of an O7. Just keep in mind the features (flashcode) you will need in order to run the dual radio setup. Both RF decks will need that enabled for dual radio operation and the same firmware version. It's more than just hardware. With that said, I run a dual 6500's on 7/800 along with an 8500 and 4500 also in a dual radio config but with O7's. I like the capabilities and features that it offers.

Have fun.

-M142

 

[R_Rabbit10]

The E5 control head is very nice if you don't need the full keypad of an O7. Just keep in mind the features (flashcode) you will need in order to run the dual radio setup. Both RF decks will need that enabled for dual radio operation and the same firmware version. It's more than just hardware. With that said, I run a dual 6500's on 7/800 along with an 8500 and 4500 also in a dual radio config but with O7's. I like the capabilities and features that it offers.

Have fun.

-M142

Thank you. I asked the Motorola Senior Account manager about the GA01058 option for my set-up and am awaiting an answer. However, I looked in the Motorola APX Radio Software Catalog but don't see that option in the latest version 2026-05.

 

[UAT_978]

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Great, now i have to start using PicSafe™ on my images lol

I do like the way it looks better on the E5, but for FPP I prefer the O7.