Motorola XTS2500 v1.5?

[frankcastle]

A quick question I thought I would throw out there. What does it take to be able to program this radio? I own an un-programmed XTS2500i and was curious as to what it would take to program it. It would mainly be used for monitoring purposes of the SAFET system, but I am also a reserve police officer and would like to be able to use it for transmitting to dispatch as well. I tried to get it programmed through the department's provider (ERS), but I was told that it couldn't be personally owned. The sheriff told me that the state issues the radio ID, and you can't have one as an individual. I was told that I could donate it to the department, they would program it with the departments radio "template", then it could be issued back to me. The only problem with that is if I ever decide to quit or move to another department, I would have to turn it in and lose the money I have wrapped up in it. I got what I thought was a pretty good deal. Here are the specs:

Motorola XTS2500 Astro Handheld Radio
Model 1.5 in 700/800MHz Band Split .
Model : H46UCD9PW5BN
HOST : R 07.02.00
DSP : R 07.01.01
FlashCode : 500008-000410-5
8 M Vocon
Serial No : 205CGM1xxx

I have this with a brand new IMPRES battery and charger, belt clip, and 800 mhz antenna. I have just over $500 in the whole set-up. I appreciate any input on this matter. I am obviously new to all of this, but I am learning as much as I can. Thank you.

 

[Grog]

What does it take to be able to program this radio?

The sheriff told me that the state issues the radio ID, and you can't have one as an individual.

Looks like you already know the answer.


If you try to program it yourself (which you likely would never get right) you could cause interference, get your radio "bricked" as an unauthorized radio, and also face being fired as well as even face criminal charges as has happened before in some extreme circumstances.

 

[DiGiTaLD]

I tried to get it programmed through the department's provider (ERS), but I was told that it couldn't be personally owned. The sheriff told me that the state issues the radio ID, and you can't have one as an individual. I was told that I could donate it to the department, they would program it with the departments radio "template", then it could be issued back to me. The only problem with that is if I ever decide to quit or move to another department, I would have to turn it in and lose the money I have wrapped up in it.

For programming, you need a system key and a unique radio ID which on SAFE-T are assigned by the IPSC. So there's no way you're going to be able to program it yourself, or have it programmed by a Motorola dealer without proper authorization.

You could do one of two things. Sell the whole thing straight up and forget about it, or make a deal with the sheriff that if you ever decide to leave in good graces, you can have the radio back wiped clean of all programming. Just a thought.

It may be IPSC policy that personally-owned radios are not allowed on the system, but such is not the case everywhere. It varies depending on who owns the system. I remember several years back, when Knox County still had their own Smartnet system, they allowed personally-owned radios on the system. There may have even been some of those grandfathered-in when they cut over to SAFE-T, but that's just pure speculation on my part.

 

[frankcastle]

I appreciate the responses. I just wanted to make sure. Sometimes at my department they'll tell you only what they want you to know. So just like any good cop, I wanted to do some investigating on my own. I'll probably end up getting a nice scanner and then have the radio as my "on duty" radio. I'm also still doing research as to which portable I want to get. Keep up the good work guys. This is a great source of information.

 

[usswood]

Looks like you already know the answer.


If you try to program it yourself (which you likely would never get right) you could cause interference, get your radio "bricked" as an unauthorized radio, and also face being fired as well as even face criminal charges as has happened before in some extreme circumstances.

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[frankcastle]

So, can you guys at least tell me I got a good deal? I think I did. The same set up with our new radios that the department bought was about $2500