Cannot find software for Motorola XTS5000

[banjo1014]

Hello, I recently received a used Motorola XTS5000 radio. I am looking for the correct software to use to properly program the device for use in the field, but
I cannot find a software download that works. I am running Windows 10. I am also going to use the radio for EMS purposes as I work on a private rescue truck. Thanks for your help and suggestions!

 

[mikewazowski]

You'll need to get it from Motorola.

 

[buddrousa]

@banjo1014
Is this radio to be used on a Trunking System?
If the answer is yes then you will most likely have to get the system administrator to program the radio for you. This will save you time and money.

 

[prcguy]

It’s on eBay now and then, just keep checking.

 

[chrismol1]

Don't give any of those f*cks money on ebay for their pirated fake label software disks pretending to be the real thing, thats free from motorola and other software/firmware they give out free themselves these days with a FREE account on motorolas site. Or google motorola astro25 CPS. Motorola themself says to google it for a free download, its there half page down

Motorola Astro CPS R20.01.11 is legal to use if you can find it

Is there someone out there who would like to vouch for or provide a usable version of Astro CPS for the good of the community? There are several threads in the forums here concerning the Motorola XTS5000 radio and its programming software, Astro CPS. I have new information from Motorola...

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[prcguy]

Don't give any of those f*cks money on ebay for their pirated fake label software disks pretending to be the real thing, thats free from motorola and other software/firmware they give out free themselves these days with a FREE account on motorolas site. Or google motorola astro25 CPS. Motorola themself says to google it for a free download, its there half page down

Motorola Astro CPS R20.01.11 is legal to use if you can find it

Is there someone out there who would like to vouch for or provide a usable version of Astro CPS for the good of the community? There are several threads in the forums here concerning the Motorola XTS5000 radio and its programming software, Astro CPS. I have new information from Motorola...

forums.radioreference.com

The ad on eBay says it’s legal and legit. Do you know for an absolute fact that it’s not legit or is it just a feeling?

 

[Ace9133uwu]

The ad on eBay says it’s legal and legit. Do you know for an absolute fact that it’s not legit or is it just a feeling?

I kind of agree with chrismol1. I mean, would you trust paying $50-100 for a programming service on eBay? A lot of things can go wrong programming an XTS. It could get bricked, or affiliate with a system. Or just flat out not RX at all because of one tiny programming nuance that wasn’t caught. Plus, would you trust sending your new (or old) radio to a complete stranger who is supposedly offering a “legit” service? People are crazy, man. It’s hard telling what could (or couldn’t) go wrong. I’m aware, on the flipside of that coin there’s also the chance that the offered service really is legitimate, and the worst-case hypothetical above is exactly that. Still, seems like there’s the potential for more risk than reward here.

There are a ton of free resources to figure out the CPS programming so you can do it yourself. I did- it was a massive pain but after practice, and a lot of trial and error I figured it out.

 

[kayn1n32008]

The ad on eBay says it’s legal and legit. Do you know for an absolute fact that it’s not legit or is it just a feeling?

It may have been legitimately acquired, bit reselling it is absolutely against the software license agreement.

 

[prcguy]

It may have been legitimately acquired, bit reselling it is absolutely against the software license agreement.

We don’t know how the eBay seller acquired it, maybe they have a special agreement for out of production software. At least for me, when I see something for sale on the worlds largest auction website, I’ll take the sellers word on if it’s legit or not.

 

[12dbsinad]

What band radio is this? If it's 800 it isn't worth crap and are a dim a dozen. Even the other bands are not worth that much. I have a bunch that I gave to my grand kids to use as toys during a game of cops and robbers.

Don't spend tons of money on software. It's out there and M doesn't give a rats a** about old Astro software anymore. Water under the bridge. Since nobody knows what your intentions are with the radio, don't do anything stupid.

 

[fog]

Hello, I recently received a used Motorola XTS5000 radio. I am looking for the correct software to use to properly program the device for use in the field, but
I cannot find a software download that works. I am running Windows 10. I am also going to use the radio for EMS purposes as I work on a private rescue truck. Thanks for your help and suggestions!

What you're looking for is ASTRO25 Portable CPS. The latest release was 20.01.00 I believe. Unfortunately, I'm not sure it's still available from Motorola, and site rules here expressly prohibit sharing it.

Maybe ask around at work whether anyone can help you get your radio set up? The XTS5000 and its smaller XTS2500 cousin were pretty common in fire rescue, and the same software is used for both. (Note that the older XTS3000 is not programmed with the same software, though.)

 

[FFPM571]

BTW it is still avalible on the old MOL site.. But I think to access it you have to be a dealer.