Looking for xtl 5000, 800 mhz

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ANFata
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Looking for xtl 5000, 800 mhz

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Anyone know where I can order an 800 mhz xtl 5000 online?

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you can't order an XTL online.


you have to go to a motorola dealer.

and be prepared for


A: sticker shock

B: questions about why you need it

C: sticker shock (again)

D: being told "NO".




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Batdude thanks for the Laugh.. It was a great reply.
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Post by ANFata »

thanks for the reply. I guess they don't need my money!!
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Post by escomm »

A: Sticker shock, yes.
B: Depends on what options you're looking at. Asking for trunking & encryption will raise eyebrows, asking for basic digital operation and a fancy control head probably won't. 800mhz probably will raise eyebrows in and of itself.
C: What do you expect when you are buying a Ferrari? Pinto prices? :lol:
D: Being told "no" will depend largely on the willingness of the dealer you go to (and you really should be going to someone local for this, due to the above price book process that will get you a firm price quote) and the type of options you are looking at. Point D is a function of point B, so don't think that you'll be hopping on a TRS with any ease... but as I said before if you are looking for widely available & generally unrestricted options then you are much more likely to have success.

Given that you're looking at an 800mhz radio, my gutshot reaction is that you'll be raising eyebrows with the options you're looking for... so batdude may very well be correct in that you'll be told "NO" : )
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