O5 XTL5000 VRS750 issue

[k7tgu]

This issue occurs with multiple VHF and UHF O5 XTL5000's and multiple VHF and UHF VRS750's.

These same VRS750's function normally on an Astro Spectra.

When the XTL5000 receives a signal, the VRS transmits normally to a portable, however, when the portable is keyed the VRS activates the XTL5000 transmitter normally except no audio is passed. Also no VRS audio is present on the XTL5000 speaker with the "In Car Monitor" set to "Both".

Any thoughts?

Rob

 

[k7tgu]

Update: Looks like the VRS750 needs option W492AG to properly interface with an XTL5000. If the VRS750 was originally equipped with this option, it will be listed on the VRS ID label adjacent to the connector on the bottom of the unit.

Would like to know if W492AG is a hardware change or if it can be added via a flash.

Rob

 

[MotFAN]

If I remember correclty, W492AG is just an audio setting - something like proper audio level for XTL (it differs from ASP).

 

[k7tgu]

VRS750 W9 O5 Update

If I remember correctly, W492AG is just an audio setting - something like proper audio level for XTL (it differs from ASP).

It seems that my original issue with the VRS750 / XTL5000 O5 was the result of a problem with the XTL5000. A second XTL5000 just a couple of serial numbers apart with the same options works fine with that same VRS750 and cable. I also enabled Channel Scan with VRS (XTL5000 Option W357) and that feature also seems to work fine. I've seem some references on forums and talked with folks who were under the impression the VRS750 was not compatible with an O5 XTL5000. That appears to not be the case. I have several XTL5000's (W9 and O5) that function as intended with the VRS750 with the exception of the one O5 XTL5000 I initially selected for VRS testing. I'll be looking into that issue along with what part the VRS750 Option W492AG plays in the scheme of things.

Rob