TheKirkwoods
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If you watch the YouTube video on how to program the XTS3000 radio using ASTRO CPS R05.03.00 (https://youtu.be/CHlwQUeyZxg), you'll notice that at 4:44, the radio is done being read by the software. In the video, the "Read Device" operation took like 10 seconds.
Other posts on Radio Reference have stated that version R05.03.00 is the latest for the XTS3000.
Well, I am having one heck of a problem. I am using the same exact software (or appears so - I have R05.03.00 as stated in the about section) and when I attempt to "Read Device", the radio beeps, it changes to "1 CSQ" and the hourglass on the software shows up. I was hoping that the same thing that happened in the video would happen for me, or at least that I would get some other indication outside of what I am seeing on the video. However, it would appear that nothing ever happens. The software hangs for hours without ever returning anything. What does this mean? Does this mean it can't be read?
Two slight differences between the video and my situation:
1) When the software runs in the video, it asks the user which COM port they wish to use. I don't get that dialog box. If I have the wrong one selected in the options menu, it errors out. However, assuming that I get the correct one, the radio beeps, and the screen goes to "1 CSQ". Other than that, that is the only difference up to that point.
2) I have a cable that goes direct from the radio to a DB9 serial connection.
Also, not that it will really matter, but the radio looks the exact same as on the video. However, my radio physically says "XTS3000R" I assume that's the same??
I need to program various frequencies into this radio, but I have never worked on any Motorola radios, so this is definitely a learning curve for me. Any help that can be provided, I would greatly appreciate it.
Please email me if you need better, larger pictures.
Thank you!
Scott
Other posts on Radio Reference have stated that version R05.03.00 is the latest for the XTS3000.
Well, I am having one heck of a problem. I am using the same exact software (or appears so - I have R05.03.00 as stated in the about section) and when I attempt to "Read Device", the radio beeps, it changes to "1 CSQ" and the hourglass on the software shows up. I was hoping that the same thing that happened in the video would happen for me, or at least that I would get some other indication outside of what I am seeing on the video. However, it would appear that nothing ever happens. The software hangs for hours without ever returning anything. What does this mean? Does this mean it can't be read?
Two slight differences between the video and my situation:
1) When the software runs in the video, it asks the user which COM port they wish to use. I don't get that dialog box. If I have the wrong one selected in the options menu, it errors out. However, assuming that I get the correct one, the radio beeps, and the screen goes to "1 CSQ". Other than that, that is the only difference up to that point.
2) I have a cable that goes direct from the radio to a DB9 serial connection.
Also, not that it will really matter, but the radio looks the exact same as on the video. However, my radio physically says "XTS3000R" I assume that's the same??
I need to program various frequencies into this radio, but I have never worked on any Motorola radios, so this is definitely a learning curve for me. Any help that can be provided, I would greatly appreciate it.
Please email me if you need better, larger pictures.
Thank you!
Scott