I have a XTS5000 VHF Model III Host/DSP R19.50. Radio is set up with all conventional channels for ham use. When I try to assign the scan on/off function to the toggle switch I get "conventional" in red and the error tone. The cps says it's an option for the toggle, it also won't allow me to assign it to the concentric switch on top. The only thing I see that says it won't allow it if the auto scan function is on, which it is not. It will allow me to assign it to any one of the 3 side buttons. Thanks.
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XTS Toggle Switch Program Help
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wsykes41770
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Check you Scan List settings
Sounds to me as if you haven't selected the correct scan list in the template. (Done in the CPS.) You need to have a Scan List setup for Conventional. It can be Operator Select, but unless there is a list there, it will show up red. Without seeing the codeplug (template) I could be 100% sure, but that's what it sounds like to me.
Sounds to me as if you haven't selected the correct scan list in the template. (Done in the CPS.) You need to have a Scan List setup for Conventional. It can be Operator Select, but unless there is a list there, it will show up red. Without seeing the codeplug (template) I could be 100% sure, but that's what it sounds like to me.
Thank you for the reply. The scan list is set up for conventional, but I will go back into cps and confirm. What is strange is that it lets me program it(scan) to any of the side buttons but not the toggle even though the option is there.
Yeah I agree either the abc function is setup for another item is the radio trunk capable? Be sure to go through the menu items and make sure it's all good snd make sure your sscan list is affiliated with the zones and channels you want. Also make sure in the perosnality for each channel isn't auto scan.
wsykes41770
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You can't have scan on/off in more than one place. The CPS won't allow it. It is either on a side button, in the menu, on the A-B-C switch or the concentric switch. You can't have it in two of those.
This is your problem and the correct solution. You can only have the scan option set for one switch/button.
Thank you for the replies. I will go back in and delete scan from the side button and try it. I did not see scan as an option on my "display" menu but I will check it.
Can you post the codeplug in a zip file here?
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I don't remember, but I *think* you can have a softkey and a hardware key both programmed for scan, just not two hardware keys (been awhile, but may be possible). Either way as stated above, only one button/switch can be programmed for the same function. I use my toggle the same way for the field radios, but I use the emergency button for my personal stuff. ABC switch for the field radios is programmed as Blank/blank/scan. Easy on, easy off.
I set the ABC switch for mine as blank/scan/operator select scan list
Sorry for the delay in getting back. Since the scan works on the side button I don't think I have an issue with my scan list. So I deleted the scan function from the side button, programmed the radio and disconnected it. Reconnected, read the radio and confirmed scan was not assigned to any of the buttons or switches. So I went back to the toggle switch settings and selected scan and I get the same error, conventional at the top of the list turns red and if I scroll over "scan" I get a circle with a line through it. My options for the toggle are, TA/direct, channel select, zone select, scan, unprogrammed, blank, pl disable, tx low power, scan list program and keypad lock. The first 4 items all show an error and won't let me program them to the toggle, only the last 6 items. As a side note I do not have an option listed on my display menu for scan, only program scan to select or unselect a channel from the scan list. I greatly appreciate all the replies. It's a real head scratcher, I figured out channel announcement and have it working but can't get something as simple as scan on the toggle switch.
A special thanks to PJH, he found the conflict with the toggle switch settings, the hand held control head settings. Never would have even given it a thought as one is not attached. Thank you all for the replies and being so willing to help.
station32
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Hey guys, having the same issue with zone select (Xts 5000 model ii). Zone select is NOT programmed on either hard or soft keys. Can't figure it out, any suggestions?
Can you open it in CPS? Or post the codeplug here? You'll have to assign it.
station32
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I have it, how can I assign it?
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