APX7000XE to APX7000 conversion
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APX7000XE to APX7000 conversion
I am attempting to rebuild an APX7000XE and I am wondering if it is possible to convert it to a APX7000? Is it as simple as placing the internals into a non XE chassis, with the proper top control assembly, and a non XE case? or is it much more involved than that? Thanks for any info you can provide.
Re: APX7000XE to APX7000 conversion
Front case, speaker, and control top assembly. I don't know what the control top costs for a non-XE... the XE version is nearly $600.
I just can't imagine wanting to convert an XE to a non-XE. The XEs are teh hawtness
I just can't imagine wanting to convert an XE to a non-XE. The XEs are teh hawtness
Re: APX7000XE to APX7000 conversion
Currently on eBay a seller has several frames with control tops for less than the price of one new one. Might be worth looking at.
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Re: APX7000XE to APX7000 conversion
Don't forget the specific tools needed for the assembly/disassembly, the chassis is the same, but you will need all the plastic parts.
I have the tools, I can do the changeover and align your radio on my 3920.
I have the tools, I can do the changeover and align your radio on my 3920.
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Lance: What?
Kilgore: Napalm, son. Nothing in the world smells like that.
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Re: APX7000XE to APX7000 conversion
I have seen those and am seriously considering them. Thankscom501 wrote:Currently on eBay a seller has several frames with control tops for less than the price of one new one. Might be worth looking at.
I might take you up on that offer. I have found 2 different part numbers for the chassis, which made me think that they were actually different. That would be great if they are the same. One less part to buy.spectragod wrote:Don't forget the specific tools needed for the assembly/disassembly, the chassis is the same, but you will need all the plastic parts.
I have the tools, I can do the changeover and align your radio on my 3920.
0100930420 for the XE
01009304001 for Non-XE.
What I would really like to find is just the top bezel in black instead of a whole new assembly. The control assembly I have is in good shape, except for the bezel. I have been able to find the Non-XE bezel by itself but not for the XE. And I cant seem to find a part number for it. Any idea if it is available by itself or where I might be able to find one?
Re: APX7000XE to APX7000 conversion
+1 for Darren.. He's a great guy and converted mine. The XE is great but it's really overkill and klunky unless you are a fireman.NorcalFF wrote:I might take you up on that offer. I have found 2 different part numbers for the chassis, which made me think that they were actually different. That would be great if they are the same. One less part to buy.spectragod wrote:Don't forget the specific tools needed for the assembly/disassembly, the chassis is the same, but you will need all the plastic parts.
I have the tools, I can do the changeover and align your radio on my 3920.
0100930420 for the XE
01009304001 for Non-XE.
What I would really like to find is just the top bezel in black instead of a whole new assembly. The control assembly I have is in good shape, except for the bezel. I have been able to find the Non-XE bezel by itself but not for the XE. And I cant seem to find a part number for it. Any idea if it is available by itself or where I might be able to find one?
FWIW, the fat channel knob makes a world of difference in the non-XE models.
Jake