Can someone please review my XTS3000 Codeplug??

[SBFD551]

Can someone review my codeplug for a VHS XTS3000 model II and answer some questions for me...

I had a XTS3000 model I that I programmed and never had a problem with. However now when I key up on a repeter it seems as though it's just doing direct transmitting (Radio to Radio as opposed to Radio to Repeter to Radio)..

also I would like to have a Two-tone tone when I key up to transmit, right now its a single tone.

Here is the codeplug xts3000_II_09012011.cpg

please take a look and let me know if I have done something wrong

 

[SBFD551]

Also the link above is legit. I just uploaded it to a free fileshare site so there is a 20 second wait before the download begins.

If you would rather message me your email address then I can send it to you that way.

 

[SCPD]

Or, you should be able to attach it to this post. Reply here and look for the paperclip icon in the text editor box.

 

[bezking]

You can't attach CPG files to posts here...

 

[SBFD551]

he's right

yup I have tried numerous different ways.. above is all that I can do

 

[fogkeebler]

I looked at your codeplug. you need to set one of your switch functions to talkaround/direct. as it is now your channels that are set to be either repeat or direct have no way to switch back and fourth and they default to direct channels.

 

[SBFD551]

is this what you are talking about?? see attached pics.

 

[fineshot1]

Uncheck the Direct Talk Around box in that personality.

I think that may be what is hosing you up.

 

[fogkeebler]

If you want that particular channel to be able to do talkaround then leave the check mark and yes set the switch like you show in your screen shot.

Setting the switch lets you tun the direct feature on and off for channels that have direct/talkaround set. If no switch is set to turn the feature on and off then the radio defaults to talkaround only.

 

[SBFD551]

ok... so nothing is working? There has to be a setting somewhere that I am missing. This is driving me freaking nuts!! Could it be something in the Secure Options?

Once again I am able to transmit radio to radio, but I am unable to transmit through the repeater.

My primary channel I am working with is personality 21.

any help would be appreciated.

 

[fineshot1]

ok... so nothing is working? There has to be a setting somewhere that I am missing. This is driving me freaking nuts!! Could it be something in the Secure Options?

Once again I am able to transmit radio to radio, but I am unable to transmit through the repeater.

My primary channel I am working with is personality 21.

any help would be appreciated.

Did you uncheck the Direct Talk Around box in that personality(and any others) like i suggested?

 

[SBFD551]

i did indeed sir

 

[SBFD551]

is there a way to whip a radio and start completely over with programming

 

[fineshot1]

"whip a radio"???

not sure what that means

you have no buttons or switches setup for "direct" operation
so unchecking that box and rewriting the codeplug to the radio
should have solved your problem.

 

[SBFD551]

"wipe" - I meant wipe.

also I have tried that...to no avail

 

[SBFD551]

OK so the problem is the RF board or the Tx Chip...really low power on xmit. so does anyone know where I can get Motorola Part Number NLD8898

 

[SKEYGEN]

Installing a new RF board isn't a simple matter of plug and play. If you don't have the equipment and skill to perform a full alignment of the radio after replacing the RF board (or know someone who does), I'd suggest you get a new radio.

 

[SBFD551]

I just need the replacement parts...I will be "outsourcing" the work to a retired motorola tech.

 

[SKEYGEN]

Cool, didn't want to teach your grandmother to suck eggs but it's something people try a lot.

Raiding a XTS3000 model 1 off eBay or the like for parts might be the easiest bet. It'll be much cheaper than buying an RF board from Motorola.