L3Harris Unity XG-100P

[bocook222]

Does anyone know how to get this radio to search area p25

 

[fordcobra04]

Radio wont do that. It needs ALL of the proper information programmed in. If you want to search, buy a P25 scanner.

 

[prcguy]

Its not a police scanner or a ham radio, its a cop radio and it doesn't have ham features. You program it for what you want and it can scan those specific freqs.

 

[bocook222]

How can I get it programmed

 

[bocook222]

Since L3Harris has the license that public safety operates on could I ask them to program it with transmissions blocked 🚫

 

[Enjoi19]

Based on these few posts, you may want to consider selling this (if you bought one) and putting the money towards a scanner. These are commercial, public safety radios that are meant to be utilized by those who are actually on the system. While the XG-100P has the capability to do some receive only scanning, you need the right software, the radio needs to have the right functionality, firmware, options.... the knowledge to do it properly, cables, etc.

Since L3Harris has the license that public safety operates on could I ask them to program it with transmissions blocked 🚫

L3Harris would not be taking your business as a scanner user.

 

[prcguy]

How can I get it programmed

Find the software and programming cable then read the programming manual like the rest of us had to do.

 

[mmckenna]

Since L3Harris has the license that public safety operates on could I ask them to program it with transmissions blocked 🚫

Harris manufactures the radio. They don't license your local public safety system.

Harris will not program the radio for you. They will sell you the software, programming cable and a week long course in Virginia to teach you how to do it yourself. $$$$$$$$$$

 

[bocook222]

I've seen posts on ebay offering programming

 

[prcguy]

I've seen posts on ebay offering programming

Then there is your answer.

 

[mmckenna]

I've seen posts on ebay offering programming

Yep, you have to send them your radio, hope you get it back, and hope they didn't make any mistakes.

You also have to tell them what to program into it, in very high detail. Not just "I want to listen to Mayberry PD".

If the agency is running trunking they may not be able to program it (and really, shouldn't).
If the agency is running encryption, there is absolutely no way around that.
The radio needs to have the correct features. In other words, it needs to support the correct bands, modes, etc. The radios are ordered with the options needed, not all radios have all the features.

I understand the desire to have this radio, but it can get expensive. Consider all your options before spending more money on it.

 

[Enjoi19]

Yikes

Double yikes

Based on this… I don’t think anyone will want to provide you any assistance with touching commercial equipment.

 

[prcguy]

Yep, you have to send them your radio, hope you get it back, and hope they didn't make any mistakes.

You also have to tell them what to program into it, in very high detail. Not just "I want to listen to Mayberry PD".

If the agency is running trunking they may not be able to program it (and really, shouldn't).
If the agency is running encryption, there is absolutely no way around that.
The radio needs to have the correct features. In other words, it needs to support the correct bands, modes, etc. The radios are ordered with the options needed, not all radios have all the features.

I understand the desire to have this radio, but it can get expensive. Consider all your options before spending more money on it.

The eBay guy or girl can make up a file (mission plan) and email it then you can program the radio via bluetooth without a programming cable if you get the programming software.

 

[mmckenna]

The eBay guy or girl can make up a file (mission plan) and email it then you can program the radio via bluetooth without a programming cable if you get the programming software.

Good point, I forget about blueteeth.

 

[prcguy]

Good point, I forget about blueteeth.

The key to this is finding that good free massaged RPM. I've seen it but would never use it myself.

 

[merlin]

I agree with selling the radio, possibly recoup your investment then buy a scanner like Uniden SDS that can do P25.
Cheaper in the long run.

 

[northstarfire0693]

Programing a Harris radio is not as simple as punching a few buttons. You have to have some experience and knowledge on how radio systems work. If programed wrong, you will get in big trouble with the local and feds knocking on your door. Sell the radio and buy a scanner.

 

[K2NEC]

You have to have some experience and knowledge on how radio systems work.

And an AAC

 

[prcguy]

And an AAC

Only needed for trunking and not needed in some versions of RPM for trunking.

 

[mikewazowski]

I've seen posts on ebay offering programming

I would take them up on that.