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Ok have a simple question I hope..... i have a xtl5000 dash mount with W7 control head.... i have a O5 head with correct head bridge and flex cable my question is to swap it over do i change it in the CPS 1st then swap or do i swap it and read and change it...?
 

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OK I installed the head on the radio and now I get "maintenance mode local device " and can't read or wright to the radio...... using all factory Motorola Cables
 

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OK I think I need control head sync file does anyone have the one for a 05 this head was a M5 but I did the conversion on the jumper
 

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try putting back together as a w series and change control head type.
 

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That is my next step.... I read on another site that I might need the control head sync file being that R20 does not have it...
 

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Change it in CPS first, then swap. Should be able to read/write the radio still using the rear port of the radio.
 

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Ok i will pull the radio out of my unit and try that on Wednesday (days off) thanks for the help i will post results
 

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Ok head swapping was a success.... thanks all now the issue is i’m getting an 9/10 error .... does this mean i need to rekey my radio with DES and AES keys...? Module was set for infinite key but ..?
 

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Ok this is a factory xtl5000 vhf that i added a converted m2500 head to now on startup when placed into service mode it does not show the encryption module...!!! Any ideals
 

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The Fail 09/10 error is an issue with the secure hardware. There are different UCM carriers for the O series heads. That's probably the issue.
 

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No, it cannot. They can be found cheap online. You'll need to get rekeyed as it'll lose the keys once you pull the UCM from the carrier board.
 

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09/10 usually means that the UCM isn't talking to the radio. I've not seen it as a result of the wrong carrier board before, which usually manifests as the radio power cycling when you transmit secure but it's possible. Did you mess with the secure module or carrier board at all? If so I would reseat them. You need an MHLN6918 carrier board for the O5 head.
 
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