MT2000 VHF from M3 to M2 question

[wcu02mpa]

I have a MT2000 VHF H01KDH9AA7AN with dead pixels. I located a M2 NTN7153B (6 button limited keypad) case with display and installed it. Everything works except I do not have front keypad function. I know the parts are interchangeable but can I enable the front keypad functions and if so where in the RSS do I do this? I think the worse case scenario is I can enable a side button to scroll through zones. Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

[RadioSouth]

Zones are only changeable via the ABC switch on top or front buttons on display radios. The model 2 front was exclusive to MTS radios, don't know if it will work on a MT.
Never saw any function to enable or disable keyboard function so I don't think RSS settings are the issue.
I think it comes down to 3 possibilities a- try resetting flex to verify good connection or flex could be broken somewhere
b- The mdl. 2 MTS front might not be compabitible with MT c- replacement front is inop. Good luck.

[wcu02mpa]

I have everything seated good. The display and all the side/top buttons work. The front case and display/ribbon are all brand new. I will try a few configurations on the buttons and see what works.

Thanks

[MT2000 man]

The model II front will not work with an MT, only on the MTS will a model II housing work. MT2000's were only designed with a model I or III.

[wcu02mpa]

You are correct. The front buttons won't work, however, I am able to get three zones of 16 channels and get the scan lists to work. I use the A-B-C switch for the three zones. It has become a 48 channel front display radio. I am good with that as I have less than $40 in this radio. All of the side and top buttons work. I was only able to use the A-B-C switch as a zone switch. Thanks to all who assisted.

[MT2000 man]

Yup, you'll still be able to control the zones via. the ABC selector on the top of the radio. Since you did that already, and the display works, you now have a nice front display MT2000 The only thing I like better about my MTS, is it displays the MDC ID on the top display of the radio. ( of course, it has to be flashed for that ), other than that, I loved my MT2000. Does everything right out of the box ( MDC, QCII, etc. ). Plus for the 40 bucks you paid, you really can't go wrong !

[MTS2000des]

why not just remove the good board from your good model II housing over to the model 3 housing and call it a day? The only difference between the NTN7153 and NTN7154 are the plastic housing and rubber keypad. The display board, flexes, speaker/microphone are identical parts.

No soldering required. Just follow the step by step instructions in the basic service manual. Removal of all parts requires only a small flat blade screwdriver and about 10 minutes of your time.