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XL-95P & XL-45P VHF/UHF
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CanesFan95
Analog already is interoperable.
Beautiful radio.
CanesFan95
Analog already is interoperable.
You can even go into the screens and it tells you all the information.
ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
Looks like they decided to add XL tech to the XG-75. Not a bad choice. The 75 is a good radio.
CanesFan95
Analog already is interoperable.
At least they don't use those sucky Jaguar batteries.
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I was thinking about picking up a VHF/UHF one. How do you like yours @CanesFan95?
...just be aware that you'll need RPM2 to program it, as well as an expensive new programming cable.
ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
Is that model wifi enabled? If so, you can skip the programming cable if you have a compatible wifi access point.
CanesFan95
Analog already is interoperable.
Like the radio a lot, it's my work-assigned unit. For RPM2, there doesn't seem to be anything in the wild.
Holy crap no kidding.
mmckenna
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An XL-45 has a list price of $2200
An XL-95 has a list price of $2300
If you were adding P25 trunking and a bunch of extras, $5000 would still be a bit high. Do you qualify for state/NASPO contract pricing?
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Even then, the $2300 is a high price tag. I thought it'd be around where the NX series is at $1-2k
mmckenna
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It is. Harris ain't cheap.
With contract pricing, that should be an easy 25% off, which is still kind of expensive but gets you close.
CanesFan95
Analog already is interoperable.
But it says right there you can “enjoy advanced features typically only in higher-priced radios”.
XL Connect™ 95P Portable Radio
XL Connect™ 95P Portable Radio
ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
Well, they're not wrong, when you consider that you can option an XL-400P past 11,000 dollars (list price) if you really want to.
No they need a different and stupidly expensive cable.
