XTS5000R Housings no longer available on MOL?

[w2sjw]

Guys,

I was just looking on MOL to grab a new 'R' housing for my VHF 5K, and I was shown that the part number had changed. From what I saw in the description, it looks like the only 'R' housing for a Model-III was the yellow housing, and that it's unavailable...

Can anyone tell me what the real differences is with the two styles of housings, and do any of you know where I can get the black 'R' housing from brand-new (I love Panter88, but I want brand-new this time)?

Thanks in advance!

[Mfire39]

1585468D45 is the Model 3 Black R housing, and it's showing available... I know the numbers between the Yellow and Black are a little confusing on the exploded view parts list, but that is the correct part # for the Model 3 Black R housing..


-Marc

[n7maq]

I have a brand new black R housing in stock if needed.

Jim

[akardam]

Here's a full listings for just the front plastic kits, and the full front kits with electronics, at list price. Bust out the lube...

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XTS 5000 Housing Plastics & Kits

1585468D37    Front Housing Plastic, Standard, Black, M1    $ 69.30
1585468D38    Front Housing Plastic, Standard, Black, M2    $ 81.11
1585468D39    Front Housing Plastic, Standard, Black, M3    $ 90.30
1585468D43    Front Housing Plastic, Rugged, Black, M1      $ 81.11
1585468D44    Front Housing Plastic, Rugged, Black, M2      $ 93.19
1585468D45    Front Housing Plastic, Rugged, Black, M3      $105.00
1585468D40    Front Housing Plastic, Rugged, Yellow, M1     $ 81.11
1585468D41    Front Housing Plastic, Rugged, Yellow, M2     $ 90.30
1585468D42    Front Housing Plastic, Rugged, Yellow, M3     $ 81.11

NNTN6465C     Full Housing Kit, Standard, Black, M1         $315.00
NNTN6466C     Full Housing Kit, Standard, Black, M2         $367.50
NNTN6467C     Full Housing Kit, Standard, Black, M3         $424.20
NNTN6468C     Full Housing Kit, Rugged, Black, M1           $338.10
NNTN6469C     Full Housing Kit, Rugged, Black, M2           $389.55
NNTN6470C     Full Housing Kit, Rugged, Black, M3           $446.25
NNTN6471C     Full Housing Kit, Rugged, Yellow, M1          $327.60
NNTN6472C     Full Housing Kit, Rugged, Yellow, M2          $378.00
NNTN6473C     Full Housing Kit, Rugged, Yellow, M3          $435.75

Doesn't make Panter's pricing look that bad, eh?

By the way, you can put a standard housing on a rugged radio. It won't meet rugged spec anymore, but if you do the swap yourself it won't be anyway, until you have it resealed, retested and recertified.

[w2sjw]

Guys,

Looking at Akardam's list there, what would I need to buy to get the knobs & switches in the housing already (like the way Panter sells his stuff). I sure the heck hope it's not that $300-$400 part!)?

The XTS5000 part breakdown I have shows that the bracket & controls are not included (damn!) How hard could it really be to remove that stuff without damaging it?

[akardam]

Guys,

Looking at Akardam's list there, what would I need to buy to get the knobs & switches in the housing already (like the way Panter sells his stuff). I sure the heck hope it's not that $300-$400 part!)?

Keep hopin' there... that's why I said his pricing doesn't look too bad after all...

The XTS5000 part breakdown I have shows that the bracket & controls are not included (damn!) How hard could it really be to remove that stuff without damaging it?

It can be done, but it is a very, very delicate and not at all straightforward prospect. One tiny slip and you've fubar'd a flex, and it's game over. If you're really keen to try, the following page is for the 3k but in that respect the 5k is basically the same:

http://www.akardam.net/moto/docs/xts3k- ... grade.html

In the long run, if you really have a need to swap out the housing, you're probably better off buying one on the used market. Can put in a plug for Jim, n7maq, who replied above - he's a well known and respected member of the community and will be happy to help you out.