APX8000 issue with plastic carry holder PMLN5709A

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4-crime
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APX8000 issue with plastic carry holder PMLN5709A

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So I'm not sure if I got a dud holder or not, but my APX8000 does not seem to fit right inside of the PMLN5709A plastic holder. The radio fits fine and locks in but not much retention at all and the radio can come right out with very little force. My concern is that if I run or move quickly that the radio will fall out. Which I have tested and it certainly will.

I've never owned an APX6000/80000 prior to this one either so I'm not sure if this is just the way these holders fit on these radios or if I just got a dud holder with a bad fit. And yes, this holder is OEM Motorola and came from a reputable dealer.

Can anyone give any input?

I know with the APX7000 series the holder for those are very tight with lots of retention.

I certainly will not be using this holder with my radio. I will be returning it. But before I purchase another one I just want to make sure I do not run into the same issue.

Any help you guys can give is much appreciated.
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Re: APX8000 issue with plastic carry holder PMLN5709A

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It should definitely be a tight secure fit. When you drop the apx8000 into the holder there is a distinctive click that last CDs it into place. To remove it you need to give the radio a firm push from the bottom. I believe it locks in from the top on the ptt side.
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Re: APX8000 issue with plastic carry holder PMLN5709A

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bilat wrote:It should definitely be a tight secure fit. When you drop the apx8000 into the holder there is a distinctive click that last CDs it into place. To remove it you need to give the radio a firm push from the bottom. I believe it locks in from the top on the ptt side.
A radio tech once told me that sound of my APX7000 sliding and clicking into place in my holder resembled a gun slide racking one into the chamber.
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Re: APX8000 issue with plastic carry holder PMLN5709A

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Never thought about it that way but yes! :lol:
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Re: APX8000 issue with plastic carry holder PMLN5709A

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bilat wrote:It should definitely be a tight secure fit. When you drop the apx8000 into the holder there is a distinctive click that last CDs it into place. To remove it you need to give the radio a firm push from the bottom. I believe it locks in from the top on the ptt side.
Thanks for the reply.

So I guess I got a dud case. Looks like I will have to pick up another one.
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