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XTL 5000 Which control head?

jeryload1

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I just ordered one from Ebay with the last four in the model #W1AN. What control heads will work on this? Do they make a W1 control head? New to the XTL 5000. Ordered the program cable also. Bought an W3 remote to .Hope it will work. Any help would be appreciated..
 

KD9RTX

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W3 control head will only work with the W3 specific TIB. Unfortunately it looks identical to the standard dual DB25 TIB. You'll need one of these:

HLN6885A/B
HLN6915B
HLN6901C
 

jeryload1

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W3 control head will only work with the W3 specific TIB. Unfortunately it looks identical to the standard dual DB25 TIB. You'll need one of these:

HLN6885A/B
HLN6915B
HLN6901C
Thanks for the info. The w5,7,9 take the HLN 6902C TIB correct? Radios coming in this week. I guess I'll have to check them to see which TIB's are on them and go from there. Down the rabbit hole I go..
 

KD9RTX

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Correct. You'll more than likely end up with that TIB. The ones for the W3 aren't the most common.
 
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