Just for anybody who is wondering..i have completed this conversion. This is very simple to do and only requires a model 1.5 chassis and 1.5 housing. Nothing internal or software end needs to change.

just FYI for anybody considering this all you do need is in fact the rear 1.5 chassis and a new housing. Radio will power up and act as normal without the need for any other modifications.

Looking to convert my model 3 to model 1.5 so i can get rid of the bulky holster. What is needed for this? Is it just a simple housing swap with a new 1.5 chassis and housing?

thanks

picked up a cheap APX6000 Model I frame and housing. I did this to convert my model III to Model I for ease of clipping onto a belt without the added belt clip holster.

Will this 6K model I frame/housing work to convert a 8000 model III to model I?

Problem has been resolved. Faulty ribbon cable

Changed out the housing on my apx7000 now i have no audio. Radio powers up fine and you hear the start up beep but the audio beep does not change vol levels like it normally would with the volume control. Also radio opens and receives traffic but no audio. Tried connecting a speaker mic and the resu...

XTS3000's are an older radio. 2500's and 5000's have features the 3000's never had. i.e. QC-II, battery display, FPP, better p25 audio etc. 3000's are still a solid radio and found relatively cheap on eBay and forums.