emtclimber
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Will the xts5000 model 1 work with the advanced display control head for the converta com??
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XTS5000 converta com question
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I think so, but remember you are limited to 48 channels with the model 1. The model 2 & 3 have 1000 channels and a model 3 w/FPP is very convenient. I use XTS5k VHF and UHF model 3 in their own XTVA's.
Wait, do you mean the O3 control head? If so, I do not believe the XTVA supports that. The XTVA does support the W3 control head. Hell, the O3 control head costs more than two XTS5K model 3, plus an XTVA and the W3 control head for each.
If you heard/read that the XTVA (Convertacom) supports the O3 you are sort of close as the XTL5000 will support the O3, after some TIB changes and sacrificing a chicken. I still use a W3 control head with my XTL5000 as well.
W3 HHCH
Wait, do you mean the O3 control head? If so, I do not believe the XTVA supports that. The XTVA does support the W3 control head. Hell, the O3 control head costs more than two XTS5K model 3, plus an XTVA and the W3 control head for each.
If you heard/read that the XTVA (Convertacom) supports the O3 you are sort of close as the XTL5000 will support the O3, after some TIB changes and sacrificing a chicken. I still use a W3 control head with my XTL5000 as well.
W3 HHCH
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I have the w3 control head. Will it show channel name and trunking information with a model 1 xts5000? Using for monitoring our fire trunking system and ham analog
Unfortunately, I have not tested a model 1 in an XTVA. Hopefully one of the Motorola pro's will see this thread and we can both learn something new.
Since when? I have had plenty of model 1 5000's that never saw Depot and had 1000 channels.
Yes, it will work and it will work like any other XTS5000. You will get the full display.
I blame myself for looking at the Motorola XTS5000 PDF and figuring it only had 48.
ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
I remember back when the Holy Grail would be to get a W3 head working with an Astro Saber vehicular adapter.
This is good info for me to add to my files since I have an XTVA main unit that I was considering getting the parts together for, so I can use it.
This is good info for me to add to my files since I have an XTVA main unit that I was considering getting the parts together for, so I can use it.
I don't believe you'll get a display read out on the W3 if the radio is a Model 1. I haven't messed with XTS CPS in awhile but if you are programming a model 1 I'm not sure there is a place to type in a Channel Name in the codeplug.
regards.
regards.
