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XTL5000 O5 Zone Name Issue

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K9CHA

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I have an XTL5000 that previously had a W series head, but has been swapped out for an O5. It works fine, except I only get a single line on the display ZONE+TG, and I’m limited to 3 characters for the zone name. I suspect this has to do with the head change, but how do I fix it so I can have a two line display?

R16.00.00
Changed head in Radio Wide settings

Please don’t just respond with “call Motorola.” I think we’ve all wasted days of our lives doing that we will never get back. Any guidance on the problem and solution is much appreciated!!!
 

Spec605LA

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Under Display & Menu, in the "Text Configuration" box, make sure both are set to 14. It's likely currently set to 5 and 3. if coming from a W5 or W7 head.
 

K9CHA

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Under Display & Menu, in the "Text Configuration" box, make sure both are set to 14. It's likely currently set to 5 and 3. if coming from a W5 or W7 head.
It worked!!!! Thank you all!!!!
 
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