I'm considering purchasing an XTS-3000R from a government surplus auction to use for my volunteer EMS department. However, I would also like to use this radio to monitor various Fire Departments/Police (using VHF Conventional) (Rx only...no Tx). Having said that, will I have any problems doing this (i.e. Radio getting stunned)?
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XTS-3000R Question
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No you won't have to worry about it getting stunned. A radio can only get stunned on a trunking or digital system.
In addition, I'd like to ask two other questions if I could:
1) The radio is a XTS-3000 Model 1 -
Model H09KDC9PW5BN
Flash 1000010000007
CPS R05.02.00
Is there anything there that I should be concerned about? (I'm new to Motorola....I've typically used Kenwood previously).
2) Although I understand I may not be able to follow the trunked Fleetnet system with this radio (in Ontario, Canada), would I still be able to monitor OPP just by programming in the Fleetnet frequencies as listed in the database? (I believe they are currently P25 - although I don't believe they use Motorola Products).
1) The radio is a XTS-3000 Model 1 -
Model H09KDC9PW5BN
Flash 1000010000007
CPS R05.02.00
Is there anything there that I should be concerned about? (I'm new to Motorola....I've typically used Kenwood previously).
2) Although I understand I may not be able to follow the trunked Fleetnet system with this radio (in Ontario, Canada), would I still be able to monitor OPP just by programming in the Fleetnet frequencies as listed in the database? (I believe they are currently P25 - although I don't believe they use Motorola Products).
Whether this radio economically serves your purposes depends on what you'll be paying for it and on what else you'll need it to do.
The XTS3000 is no longer made, replaced by the XTS5000 (and XTS2500). Fortunately, it's compatible with batteries and most accessories for the XTS5000, which are readily available. The battery in a used XTS3000 is very likely at or near the end of its service life; expect a new one to cost about USD 125. You'll also need a charger.
The model I is the "basic" model. It has no display or keypad, and can be programmed for at most 48 channels (16 channels in each of three "zones" selected by the a-b-c switch). Model III radios can be programmed for hundreds of channels, with the zone selected via the keypad.
Keep in mind that you'll need to have it programmed, which you'll probably need to pay a shop to do for you (or get the programming software and cable yourself from Motorola, which will cost you a bit north of USD 500).
So is it worth it? What will this radio cost? You can pick up a used, working XTS5000 or XTS2500 model III with the "FPP" (Front Panel Programming) feature on ebay for USD 800-1300.
The XTS3000 is no longer made, replaced by the XTS5000 (and XTS2500). Fortunately, it's compatible with batteries and most accessories for the XTS5000, which are readily available. The battery in a used XTS3000 is very likely at or near the end of its service life; expect a new one to cost about USD 125. You'll also need a charger.
The model I is the "basic" model. It has no display or keypad, and can be programmed for at most 48 channels (16 channels in each of three "zones" selected by the a-b-c switch). Model III radios can be programmed for hundreds of channels, with the zone selected via the keypad.
Keep in mind that you'll need to have it programmed, which you'll probably need to pay a shop to do for you (or get the programming software and cable yourself from Motorola, which will cost you a bit north of USD 500).
So is it worth it? What will this radio cost? You can pick up a used, working XTS5000 or XTS2500 model III with the "FPP" (Front Panel Programming) feature on ebay for USD 800-1300.
Thanks. I ended up paying 350 for the radio, speaker mic, and new battery (battery has 2-3 cycles on it) - so I don't think I did too badly. As for the programming; a friend of mine is able to take care of that. I'll let you know how everything works out once it's all programmed.
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What kind was it? If it was anything besides a model III, you paid too much.
bosco836 said:
What kind was it? If it was anything besides a model III, you paid too much.
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