kvg911
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What are the major differnces between the two? Is it really worth to upgrade from the 3000 to the 5000?
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XTS3000 Vs. XTS5000
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The 5000 is a current product. The 3000 is only one level beyond the now non supported astro saber. The 3000 and astro saber share the same firmware. The 800 MHz 3000 does not support 700 MHz. The 5000 offers many more features. The differences are too numerous to list.
The question is, if it works why change it? If your 3000 is doing the job now and you aren't hurting for a certain feature it doesn't support why bother with upgrading. If you are anticipating the inclusion of 700 MHz into your operations then you will need to upgrade.
The question is, if it works why change it? If your 3000 is doing the job now and you aren't hurting for a certain feature it doesn't support why bother with upgrading. If you are anticipating the inclusion of 700 MHz into your operations then you will need to upgrade.
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