XTS4000 problems

[Markb]

I got my hands on a VHF XTS4000 recently and I am noticing some odd behavior.
First, when the Radio is powered off, the Keypad flashes, presumably until the battery is dead. Once in a while, if I get lucky, it shuts down completely. Otherwise I have to pop the battery off.
It also will re-boot on occasion, usually when I am configuring a scanlist.

Has anyone observed either of these behaviors before and know what the problem could be?

Thanks,
Mark

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[mancow]

Most of those are ALT radios so God only knows what happened to it in the past, maybe yours isn't but worth noting.

What's the firmware in it? Is it development or legit release?

 

[Markb]

Host 20.00.10
DSP 19.50.0
SECURE VER 05.05.02
KG none
654CGZxxx
589008-001C82-0
Tuning 01.00.03

It all appeared legit to me. I stay away from anything with a 123ABC1234 S/N or any development FW. I suppose someone could have jammed a new serial number and codeplug (different from tags) along with a FW bump.



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[mancow]

Legit 4ks are pretty rare.

I have had several 4ks over the years, most had some issue or another. There are several ribbon cables that plug in to the boards inside. You might try making sure they are all seated. I had an issue with the front display and it was a cable connector issue. Other than that I have no idea what could cause the flashing like that. That's a really strange issue.

 

[Markb]

Thanks for the info. I already dug into it once. Sounds like I may have to double check the connectors. I have generally had good luck with previous purchases. Looks like I may have inherited a lemon this time......

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[MTS2000des]

I suppose someone could have jammed a new serial number and codeplug (different from tags) along with a FW bump.

that never happens...

 

[mikewazowski]

I bought one which turned out to have severe water damage. The seller replaced it with one that had less water damage.

As somebody has already said, legit XTS4000's are pretty rare.

 

[XTS3000]

Out of at least 10 XTS4000's I've serviced, only 1 was legit with tags and traceability.

 

[KE4ZNR]

Not much to add other than the symmetry of below pleased me:

Marshall KE4ZNR

 

[Markb]

Well, thanks guys for the info. I guess the next question is whether or not it would be worth the trouble of getting it looked at by someone or if that would be throwing good money after bad. Especially considering that it is probably an ALT.

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