Channels Missing XTS 2500

[sunshower21]

Has anyone ever had a radio magically loose channels? I have an XTS 2500 that is suddenly missing the first 4 channels in only one of the zones. When I read it, all of the channels are correct and as they should be. I've tried rewriting into it and also cloning it with a template I knew for a fact was correct. Is this an issue anyone has dealt with?

 

[firephoto184]

I’m having a similar problem on my APX7000 the first and 16th channels are now the same as the 3rd channel. Also only on one zone. When I read it it shows what should actually be programmed in there.

 

[rescue161]

Bad channel selector.

 

[MTS2000des]

what he said. Put the portable in field test mode by powering off, then on, and pressing SB1 five times in a row. Then press SB3 (purple button) once to select CH TEST. Then change the channel knob, it should display 4/0-4/15 to represent the 16 positions. If you don't, then your control is bad.

 

[rescue161]

If the test that MTS2000des mentioned shows that the selector switch is bad, they can be changed, but they are a pain in the butt. I can't tell you how many I've done over the years. It is one of the main reasons why I never really liked the 2500. That along with the SMA, volume and the side buttons that are soldered directly to the main board.