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Astro Saber/XTS5000 etc. page function direct between two radios possible?

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MotorolaASTRO

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Hi @ all

Can I activate the page funktion on the radios and work with it without an dispatcher between the radios?
And when yes, what kind of adjustment must I do on the radios? The radios are, Astro Saber and XTS5000.

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You can set up MDC-1200 and use that to page radios. We use that all the time and works great.
 

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Hmmmm, yes I playd also with MDC-1200, but only to show the other radio who is right now trasmitting. What must I do for a page function or for calling a specific radio?

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Did you add the PAGE/CALL softkeys? You also need to enable the features in the MDC system you are working with.
 

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Okay, can I transmit a text? It is very hard for me to programm and to understand this Motorola CPS.

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I am selectet page and call, but only call shows me at the menue bar. I can send the MDC sound, but the the ID Text dont send or receive the other radio.
 

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Hmmm ok, many thank´s. It gives no opportunity to send a fixed text message direct between two Astro Saber´s?

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No, all you can do with Sabers is an mdc or astro call alert (page).

You'll need an Astro25 radio such as the xts5k, xts2500, xtl5000, etc or something from the apx line to do text messaging.
 

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You assign an MDC system to your personality, make sure you've got Call Alert encode and decode set and add the Page menu item.

CPS help should have all the information you need.
 
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