So, in my rookie level haste I only did surface level research and didn't catch the fact that XTS3000 cannot be programmed with Astro CPS and an XTS5000 serial cable. Honestly, how i didn't already know this baffles me. I won an auction on ebay for a MINT VHF model that I need to monitor VHF P25 and analog stuff locally for work (TV News management and EP) and volunteer fire department, for a really good deal, and couldn't be happier with the radio, but I absolutely do not have the RIB serial and an old 32 bit machine to program it. Instead of just casing it for whenever I am able to program it, I wanted to see if there is anyone in West Texas (Midland-Odessa or reasonably nearby, San Angelo to Lubbock, Abilene), or out in DFW who can program it for me, and not charge me more than I paid for it lol...
Alternatively, if anyone just wants to sell me the hardware I'd need to do it myself, I'd be happy to discuss. I can access the CPS for it.
Alternatively, if anyone just wants to sell me the hardware I'd need to do it myself, I'd be happy to discuss. I can access the CPS for it.