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Hi all!

I get NIB (like NIB) XTS3000.

But find out that the Rotary Control has a small backlash on rotation - near 0.06" (1,5 mm).

It is normal or radio was roughly used/rotary has been struck & etc.?

Nobody observes anything similar?

What the hell is a rotary control backlash?

1. I hate it;
2. Channel number is not accurately clear if not to look at the display.

You can easily replace the case. The case, when sold, usually includes
the electronics and ribbon cable which connects to the volume control,
top switch, red button, and the channel switch. The prices on eBay for
a good, used XTS5000 case run between USD $40 and $80. You can also
get one from Motorola but for a lot more in cost.

There should not be any backlash or sloppiness on the indicator switch.

It sounds like the escutcheon did not get placed on the insert/retainer correctly. I have had one like this also, and yes it's a pain to look at. Just get a new insert, and try that. I don't have the P/N here, but they are only about $2.50. It is not the same P/N as the 5000 though.

Jim

Tom in D.C. wrote:You can easily replace the case. The case, when sold, usually includes
the electronics and ribbon cable which connects to the volume control,
top switch, red button, and the channel switch. The prices on eBay for
a good, used XTS5000 case run between USD $40 and $80. You can also
get one from Motorola but for a lot more in cost.

There should not be any backlash or sloppiness on the indicator switch.

Why? Case is new! It really looks on 9.9 from 10. No dins, no scratches & etc.

Guys, look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw6hFXFvIvg

MotoFAN wrote:Guys, look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw6hFXFvIvg

That looked normal to me.

Jim

Mine is the same.. and Its a NEW case

Ok, guys, thanks!

Just this is my first XTS3000. But XTS2500 has considerably smaller backlash.

The 2500 is also a few years newer than a 3000. Anything that rotates will have (eventually) some wiggle room.

Pj wrote:The 2500 is also a few years newer than a 3000. Anything that rotates will have (eventually) some wiggle room.

XTS2500 with which I played have noticeably smaller backlash.

I will try to look that there with inserts in this XTS3K...

MotoFAN wrote:

Pj wrote:The 2500 is also a few years newer than a 3000. Anything that rotates will have (eventually) some wiggle room.

XTS2500 with which I played have noticeably smaller backlash.

I will try to look that there with inserts in this XTS3K...

EVERY XTS3000 I've ever seen does that. Mine do it. It's just the design.

The XTS2500 is totally different and uses totally different knobs, switches, inserts, everything.

The two radios should not be compared, they aren't even in the same series.

Yes, as everyone has said, completely normal. My XTS 3K does this as well.