Programming help?

[d_strong]

I’m trying to program my Harris Unity XG-100P to non affiliate scan the Livingston County, NY P25 phase 2 simulcast system. Any help would be appreciated. I have some programming experience with Motorola radios this is my first time programming a Harris radio. Thanks

 

[Reconrider]

I didn't have any issues getting mine to listen to my phase 2 state trunk. Let me see if I can figure out how to help over RR or unless you have an easier way for me to help you.

You have to program the bandplan in IDEN.
Then go to Systems > P25 Trunked System and click WA Networks.
Set the Network name of your choice. Add the WACN and system ID then save that.

The Trunked Set button under the WA Networks is where you add the Channel frequencies. I set my TX as the same as my RX or I use zeros or an FRS frequency in case I forget to uncheck the "transmit" in the talkgroup.

Group Sets button under Trunked Set button is where you put that talkgroups at.
Add the names you want to use with the TGs, and MAKE SURE YOU UNCHECK TRANSMIT.

After you get that, let me know if you still need help - I can try to see what else has to be done. But that setup is basically what mine looks like and I'm able to listen to the connecticut p2 system

 

[Reconrider]

I’m trying to program my Harris Unity XG-100P to non affiliate scan the Livingston County, NY P25 phase 2 simulcast system. Any help would be appreciated. I have some programming experience with Motorola radios this is my first time programming a Harris radio. Thanks

Also make sure on the right side of the P25 Trunked System tab, you find the "auto registration" part and click "never"

 

[d_strong]

Thanks for the help.

 

[natedawg1604]

Moto CPS is definitely wayyy different than RPM, after playing with it for a while I find RPM's a lot easier and simpler to use. The cool thing is you are programming the radio like a normal radio, except for a few check boxes. Do keep in mind, there is an unfortunate bug in RPM that only allows you have 127 groups per group set (system) in a single scan list. If you exceed that number you won't get any error messages, the radio just won't unmute for any talkgroups.

I would also re-iterate to be careful with the Group Sets, the "transmit" box for every entry defaults to "transmit"; when you delete a group and create a new one be sure to double-check the TX box every time. I scroll up and down through my Group set list every time I mess with it just to double and triple-check.

 

[d_strong]

Yes, I’m finding that the RPM is easier to use after using it than Motorola CPS when it comes to programming. I really like my Harris unity XG-100P it’s becoming my favorite radio.

 

[ma8007]

Hello everyone,I’m thinking about buying one these radios on EBay and have a few questions.
1)Sound quality?Does it compare to the moto apx series?
2)Programming?Can it be programmed via Bluetooth from your computer or radio keypad?
3) How expensive is the software?Want to do P25 Trunking.
Thanks to anyone who can help..

 

[IFRIED91]

Hello everyone,I’m thinking about buying one these radios on EBay and have a few questions.
1)Sound quality?Does it compare to the moto apx series?
2)Programming?Can it be programmed via Bluetooth from your computer or radio keypad?
3) How expensive is the software?Want to do P25 Trunking.
Thanks to anyone who can help..

sound quality is not MOTOROLA!! NO Harris radios where ever able to DOS MUTE MDC1200 packets so u end up getting blasted with packet hiss from all sides if used on an analog only system. RPM does refer to MDC1200 as a legacy signaling protocol aka give it few years and it will disappear quietly just like GE Star did from the Unity. While on the topic of MDC1200, also do realize the Unity does not have RAC, MDC text messaging or status alert which Motorola features even on the APX NEXT.

AS for Programming, cough up the extra cash and get the USB cable. the tiniest loss of bluetooth signal and the programming data becomes corrupt. Do you want to take the chance with bricking a discontinued radio that no one can fix any more.

 

[Skypilot007]

So sound quality would not be on par with say and XTS5000? Is it even close?

 

[thedanderzone]

I think it’s better than the XTS series. Maybe not quite as good as the APX series, but it’s pretty darn good honestly.

 

[BMDaug]

So I usually use an OTTO Bluetooth speaker mic with a sound tube earpiece. Great mobility and sounds great to me!! The radio is big and heavy and using the Bluetooth speaker mic really let’s me enjoy using the radio without giving me a cramp in my arm!! Also, no risk of pulling the radio off the table while I’m talking.

-B

 

[d_strong]

Does anyone know the band plan IDEN for Livingston County Phase 2 system. Thanks