Where can i get a programming cable for a xts 3000 uhf?

[Cobra_Commander]

The programming cable i use with my xts 5000 wont read the xts 3000 in cps where can i get a cable that will actually work with my 3000? What verison of cps do i need to get the radio to actually read as well? https://www.amazon.com/Sarcia-Progr...duct_top?ie=UTF8#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor
https://www.amazon.com/GoodQbuy-Pro...-6-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1
will either of these cables work with the xts 3000?

 

[MEDIC135]

You’ll need a Motorola RIB box with cable from RIB to computer and also another cable from radio to RIB

 

[marcotor]

Either of those cables will work. Aftermarket solved the RIB dilemma with the 3K long ago.

Keep in mind Astro Saber/XTS3000 CPS is pretty particular about where it will run. You need 32-bit Windows (7 works fine). You can make it work with a VM (VMWare Workstation) but will take a little fine tuning.

 

[nokones]

Both a DB9 or USB cable whereas you do not need the RIB are available. Just make sure you have the appropriate driver installed on the computer for the cable you are using. You will need to use the Astro Saber/XTS3000 CPS on a 32-Bit XP, Vista, and a 32-Bit Windows 7 computer ( good luck in making a Windows 7 computer to work).

You can get good quality after-market programming cables from Bluemax 49ers.

 

[Echo4Thirty]

I have had success reading and writing hundreds of XTS3000s (and their cousin the ASTRO Saber) on Windows 10. I did have a hardware serial port and it had to be the 32 bit flavor of Windows 10.

I can edit the codeplugs on any modern Windows 11 64 machine, but it will not communicate with the radio.

 

[Cobra_Commander]

I have had success reading and writing hundreds of XTS3000s (and their cousin the ASTRO Saber) on Windows 10. I did have a hardware serial port and it had to be the 32 bit flavor of Windows 10.

I can edit the codeplugs on any modern Windows 11 64 machine, but it will not communicate with the radio.

I dont have any 32 bit machines.

 

[Echo4Thirty]

You will not be able to read/write the radio on anything but a 32 bit install of windows. As others have said, you may be able to spin up a Windows 32 bit VM, but that depends on your technical prowess.

 

[Cobra_Commander]

You will not be able to read/write the radio on anything but a 32 bit install of windows. As others have said, you may be able to spin up a Windows 32 bit VM, but that depends on your technical prowess.

will this cable work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BGXPLMKL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2WTV6QQUG2SFB&psc=1

 

[Echo4Thirty]

That cable is confusing. It lists radios have incompatible cables. An XTS3000 cable is not the same as an XTS2500 or 5000 one. They will physically fit, but they are not wired the same.

FTDI USB Programming Cable + Support Motorola XTS3000 I II & III RKN4035 COMBO | eBay

What is the difference between FTDI and Prolific USB serial cables other than the FTDI are more expensive?. Our FTDI cables have LED activity lights and are typically 6 feet in length. Our Prolific cables do not have activity lights and are 3 feet long.

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This is from a reputable vendor who provides support for their products. I have several of their aftermarket cables and recommend them. With a cheapie amazon cable, it can be hit or miss. Best case it doesnt work, worse case it turns your radio into an irrecoverable paperweight.

 

[KE4ZNR]

At this point dude sell or get rid of the XTS 3000 and buy an XTS 2500 or 5000. Either one can be found at the same price range as a XTS 3000 with little of the programming pain and headache. I know nostalgia can make owning a XTS 3K seem like a good idea but the headaches outweigh the benefits these days.

 

[MTS2000des]

What he said, and to add, at this point, XTS3000s are in hospice and will soon start suffering EEPROM failure. These are close to 3 decades old now. Astro 25 stuff is cheap (and not too far behind in age but way better in technology under the hood and still have a few more years before they are tits up).

 

[Cobra_Commander]

What he said, and to add, at this point, XTS3000s are in hospice and will soon start suffering EEPROM failure. These are close to 3 decades old now. Astro 25 stuff is cheap (and not too far behind in age but way better in technology under the hood and still have a few more years before they are tits up).

I agree but there aren't a lot of xts 5000 uhf for sale under $250

 

[n3obl]

Well there are kiddie prices and people who pay to play prices!

 

[Project25_MASTR]

I have had success reading and writing hundreds of XTS3000s (and their cousin the ASTRO Saber) on Windows 10. I did have a hardware serial port and it had to be the 32 bit flavor of Windows 10.

I can edit the codeplugs on any modern Windows 11 64 machine, but it will not communicate with the radio.

Agreed. I've never had an issue with a 32 bit version of Windows 7 or Windows 10. In fact, a Core 2 Duo (repurposed Stargate Console) with Windows 7 Ultimate and a Centrino powered CF-19 with Windows LTSC 2019 32 bit are what I use for the rare times I need to work on Astros, CDMs, MTR2000s, 1225's GM300's, Maxtracs, Radius, and HT1000's because both machines also are capable of booting MS-DOS 7.1 from Windows 9x.