Spectra to XTL5000 upgrades...

[fchrist16]

Here is an interesting question for the group.

I have had Spectra's in my cars for years. With some new issues popping up, I think its time to upgrade to the XTL series, my only concern is will my DEK's and PA/VRS still work with the XTL series or do i have to locate all new parts all the way around?

Regards,

-Frank C.

[John]

I have used the DEK and PA/VRS from my Spectra with the XTL series. You do need a new cable between the DEK and the XTL if you use the newer O5 control head.

Here is an interesting question for the group.

I have had Spectra's in my cars for years. With some new issues popping up, I think its time to upgrade to the XTL series, my only concern is will my DEK's and PA/VRS still work with the XTL series or do i have to locate all new parts all the way around?

Regards,

-Frank C.

[jmr061]

I have used the DEK and PA/VRS from my Spectra with the XTL series. You do need a new cable between the DEK and the XTL if you use the newer O5 control head.

Here is an interesting question for the group.

I have had Spectra's in my cars for years. With some new issues popping up, I think its time to upgrade to the XTL series, my only concern is will my DEK's and PA/VRS still work with the XTL series or do i have to locate all new parts all the way around?

Regards,

-Frank C.

I second that as well. You can stay with a W series head and only have to replace the drawer unit and that is it if it is midpower. A high power would require a different main power harness.

If you go with the O5 I do have the dek cable you will need if interested.

Jason

[fchrist16]

Thanks guys, I'm just now looking into it to see what I want versus need. I have all A9 heads with my Spectra's.

Regards,

-Frank C.

[jmr061]

I was thinking astro spectra. If you want to keep the A9 head you have to get a W9 head or if it is the SMD type head just swap out the chip inside.

Jason

[fchrist16]

Jason,

Look for a PM with the radio I'm looking at...Since I don't think I can post ebay links here.

Regards,

-Frank C.

[jmr061]

That is a completely "new" radio so the radio, head, cables will all need to be replaced obviously. As far as dek and siren/pa/vrs you can still uses those. You will need a new dek cable to go from the control head to the first dek.

[fchrist16]

The only downside I see is I don't have a full A9 head type that I'm used too.

Regards,

-Frank C.