Inconsistent TX Inhibit Tone - XTS3000

[sefrischling]

Over the past few days I have an XTS 3000 that has developed an odd issue. When keying up the radio will kick back with a TX inhibit tone. This is happening on both the conventional and trunked channels in the zone.

There is no TX inhibit option on the XTS3000 for trunked channels in CPS that I am aware of, but if there is and I've missed it, tell me where to look and see if something got messed up when Zone 8 was recently changed around.

The radio has PTT physically disabled in the radio, has been that way for years, TX must be done with a speaker mic. I swapped the speaker mics, same issue is coming up. It is completely random. Hit the PTT it can work 10 times then a TX inhibit tone, or TX inhibit tone 2 or 3 times in a row and then have no issues the next 12 times you hit the PTT.

Suggestions are welcome.

I know, I know, it may be cheaper just to replace the radio than repair it at this point (too bad an APX8000 is no where even close to my budget ... unless maybe my kid doesn't need to go to college ... hmmmmm)

 

[radioman2001]

Low battery, or VCO unlocking, if in NAS scan radio picking a receive only channel.

XTS-3000 800 mhz are under $100.00, or if you want to upgrade and don't need Phase II lots of XTS-5000 around for decent prices now. I paid a lot a few years back. I recently just picked up an XTS-2500 7/800 for $125.00 charger and speaker mic. AN models are even cheaper than that.

 

[sefrischling]

Low battery, or VCO unlocking, if in NAS scan radio picking a receive only channel.

XTS-3000 800 mhz are under $100.00, or if you want to upgrade and don't need Phase II lots of XTS-5000 around for decent prices now. I paid a lot a few years back. I recently just picked up an XTS-2500 7/800 for $125.00 charger and speaker mic. AN models are even cheaper than that.

I'll try a new battery, I had not thought about that. If that doesn't solve it, I'll pick up another radio and clone this one over in the CPS.

I have an XTS2500 I also use, I just keep the XTS2500 in my truck or at home, since it monitors two systems that neighbour each other in a single zone, and the XTS3000 sits in the radio strap with my bunker coat, since I only operate on one of those systems.

Thanks.

 

[sefrischling]

Nope ... battery didn't fix it. I guess replace the radio it is.