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APX XPR and APX antenna - Are they interchangeable?
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N4KVE
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No. But the APX6000, & the XPR6550 antennas are interchangeable as they both are SMA’s.
MTS2000des
5B2_BEE00 Czar
No, the 7550s use a stud type (MX) thread and the APX use a SMA/F connector. Neither are interchangeable.
Yes if you order the XPR7550E with the SMA antenna option
HK2079A CALL BOX RF KIT "FKP PORT E VERSION" 5W 136-174 MHz
HK2080A CALL BOX RF KIT "FKP PORT E VERSION" 4W 403-512 MHz
HK2081A CALL BOX RF KIT "FKP PORT E VERSION" 2.5W 800/900 MHz
I've no specific knowledge about this particular scenario, but just because two handhelds have the same connector, it does not mean they are designed to use, or work well with, the same antenna. The story, at least, was that Motorola (and probably others) design the radio and antenna to work together efficiently, accounting for things like body proximity and lack of groundplane, which cause the antenna to present as nothing like a theoretical ideal radiator. I imagine that changes from radio to radio, depending on circuitry and frame.
As an example, there don't seem to be any UHF antennas in common between the two in Motorola's store: APX6000 and XPR6550.
(Someone will be along shortly to tell you that's all BS. They may even be right.
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As an example, there don't seem to be any UHF antennas in common between the two in Motorola's store: APX6000 and XPR6550.
(Someone will be along shortly to tell you that's all BS. They may even be right.
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Well, I wouldn't say it's BS, but in most cases it really won't make any difference as long as the application is the same. If you need GPS capability, you make sure the antenna has integrated GPS like the APX antennas do. If you need coverage from 440-470, make sure the antenna you're using covers that spread. Otherwise no, it's not really going to matter all that much.
I've been using an XTS UHF whip on my XPR 6550 for years, and it works better than the stock XPR antenna, and is much more flexible. Likewise I've got a VHF APX antenna on an XTS 5000 and performance is equal or better than the stock XTS antenna. I've even used XTS antennas on APX radios (no need for GPS) with no discernible impact on performance.
I've been using an XTS UHF whip on my XPR 6550 for years, and it works better than the stock XPR antenna, and is much more flexible. Likewise I've got a VHF APX antenna on an XTS 5000 and performance is equal or better than the stock XTS antenna. I've even used XTS antennas on APX radios (no need for GPS) with no discernible impact on performance.
Dear God!
That's not a horrible price for an XPR7550E new, you can find them for $865 some places
N4KVE
Member
My 7550e was $500 brand new in the box. A local Moto dealer had a bunch in stock, & if you were a ham, they were $500.
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