XTL5000 O5 Control Head Interchangeability

[JimD56]

Are the XTL5000 O5 Control Heads interchangeable between bands i.e. VHF, UHF?
I want to convert my XTL5000 Mobile to a Remote Head setup. So can I buy an O5 Remote Head listed on eBay as VHF or 800 and use it on my UHF R1 XTL5000?
I have the CPS and know how to program.
Thanks
Jim

 

[a417]

If you look at the part number matrix in the service manual, they only differentiate between frequencies on parts such as the transciever board, main board, and included antenna hardware. There is no reference to any band specific head parts/requirements.

As with most moto stuff, the control heads are interchangable, provided the unit is capable of being interconnected - and you have the requisite ability to make programming changes where applicable. There are some hacky things you can do, and certain models will do nefarious things when they are hooked up but are not completely supported (MCS2000 type iii head on a type i body w/ an incorrect model # - i'm looking at you), but converting a mobile mount radio to a remote mount is usually a trivial task. There may be some more specific units that it may not work on, but I don't recall in my limited experience with the XTLs, as them being one of them.

 

[APX7500X2]

Are the XTL5000 O5 Control Heads interchangeable between bands i.e. VHF, UHF?
I want to convert my XTL5000 Mobile to a Remote Head setup. So can I buy an O5 Remote Head listed on eBay as VHF or 800 and use it on my UHF R1 XTL5000?
I have the CPS and know how to program.
Thanks
Jim

Yes it is

 

[JimD56]

Thanks