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XTS5000/2500 tuning/alignment

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I have an XTS5000 and an XTS2500. I noticed that the XTS5000 gets a garbled voice and sometimes the transmissions get clipped. The XTS2500 seems to work fine. This leads me to believe that the 5000 needs a tuning. I'm new to the tuning/alignment world. I have a buddy, that has helped me a great amount, that is helping me now with the 5000s issue, I just want to learn a little more about tuning/alignment. I've never tuned the 2500 or the 5000 since I've had them (2500: 1 year; 5000: less than a year; radios bought used) does the symptoms of the 5000 sound correct for a tuning needed and do y'all recommend going ahead and getting the 2500 done even though it seems good? Thanks in advanced, Zac
 
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It never hurts to have it checked and aligned as needed. One can ask what is the history of the radios such as factory or second hand. It wouldn't hurt to have it checked if it is used in public safety. It is probably a good idea to get the clean bill of health on both.
 
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Sent it off today to be looked at. Glad I decided too. Thanks for the help!


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