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Hey there I'm interested in a Harris xl200p but I'm wondering where I can get programming software before I purchase a radio. Could some help me please. Thanks.
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Harris XL-200P Programming trouble
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You would have to get it from Harris or authorized dealer. If you plan on trying to listen to trunked systems with it you will need proper AAC (system keys) for those systems... good luck with that I'm afraid.
If you are looking for a reasonable all band commercial radio I'd look at the XG-100P instead. It's big and bulky but works great for it's age, and software is available if you turn over the right stones.
If you are looking for a reasonable all band commercial radio I'd look at the XG-100P instead. It's big and bulky but works great for it's age, and software is available if you turn over the right stones.
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Thanks for the information. Honestly I'm not real familiar with all this new system. I'm a ham radio operator but I'm interested in these particular radios . I found some good deals on this particular radio that you mentioned. I bet the software isn't cheap huh? I would also need a special programming cable? This radio does seem to be the best for the price. Is this a radio that you use? Do you have have any software to spare ?
Asking for software here is a real no-no, so just be careful there. Don't want to see anyone get banned.
If you are referring to the XG-100P, yeah there are some good deals. I've had a few of these in the past but sold them and moved on to an XL-200P. The 100's seem to be running anywhere from $500/600 to over $1000 at the moment depending on condition and features installed. If you are interested in one for ham usage you'll want to verify which frequency bands are activated and if wideband is enabled or not. You can also program over bluetooth, but you will need a cable if you ever need to do a firmware upgrade it.
If you are referring to the XG-100P, yeah there are some good deals. I've had a few of these in the past but sold them and moved on to an XL-200P. The 100's seem to be running anywhere from $500/600 to over $1000 at the moment depending on condition and features installed. If you are interested in one for ham usage you'll want to verify which frequency bands are activated and if wideband is enabled or not. You can also program over bluetooth, but you will need a cable if you ever need to do a firmware upgrade it.
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I would like to monitor local fire and police and what not. I didn't realize the whole system has changed. We have a system here in Mississippi called MSWIN. Which is the 700/800mhz range. I don't quite understand a lot of it yet.
ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
The current Xl models can be programmed over wifi (not bluetooth, wifi) if you have a compatible wifi router. I can connect you with someone who can sell you the software at a good discount off of list price. (Authorized dealer) But it still won't be cheap.
Access issues for trunking....they can be addressed. For a price. An all access dongle is available. (Legit, not a hacked thing.) For more $$$.
The 100Ps are getting cheap because they're old, no longer supported, and it's getting harder to find a good one with no issues. Plus it's an ugly bulky brick. I've ignored them.
Access issues for trunking....they can be addressed. For a price. An all access dongle is available. (Legit, not a hacked thing.) For more $$$.
The 100Ps are getting cheap because they're old, no longer supported, and it's getting harder to find a good one with no issues. Plus it's an ugly bulky brick. I've ignored them.
ChristianPeri26
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Reviving this thread for a question on antenna differences for not only just the XL-200 but also other portables. I like the 4 inch stubby antenna a lot better as it's nice and short, and I want to use it (and have used it) for transmitting on UHF 400mhz frequencies. I know technically thats not the correct antenna for 400 uhf, but is it an issue? My local EMS agency uses the stubby on some of their radios for 400mhz UHF. I've heard others say if you use the wrong band antenna it can fry your radio. How is that possible when the UHF and 800 antennas for a lot of radios are very close in size if not the same size. Thanks
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"stubby" antennas are band specific. They can typically be had in VHF,UHF and 7/800. They are different lengths/diameter as the coils inside are different depending on the freq band they are tuned to. It's important to use the correct stubby antenna for your frequency range as it will burn out your radio as well as provide poor performance.
ChristianPeri26
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Okay great info I appreciate it. Also @ElroyJetson Where can I get the RPM2 at a good discount? Thanks
If it is an OEM XL-series antenna from L3Harris, the short stubby is 7/800 only, but they do have a shorter than normal antenna that is dual-band UHF/7/800 antenna. It should say right on the side that it is UHF and 7/800.
ChristianPeri26
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The 3-4 inch OEM Harris stubby antenna is UHF/7/800?
No, that is the 7/800 only. The next up is 6" and does UHF and 7/800. It is still substantially shorter than the all-band antenna and much more flexible.
ChristianPeri26
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Im sorry I mis read your response. Okay yeah the 3-4 inch stubby is 7/800 only. Yeah the next size up says it's 5.6 inches and it's UHF and 800. I've had that one before and it's a decent length, not too long.
I manage a UHF trunking system, so we have what we thought was UHF only, since some of our users are buying single-band 185's. I thought it was interesting that they added 7/800 support to their UHF antenna.
ChristianPeri26
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Oh wow a UHF trunking system, thats interesting. Well I have a local EMS agency here that uses UHF 400mhz and then our fire department is 800, so that works out for them by having that dual antenna.
ChristianPeri26
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So if I want to transmit on VHF also on the XL-200, my only option would be to buy the All-Band super long antenna?
Correct.
ChristianPeri26
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My goodness I don't like the size of that thing.
MTS2000des
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Look, it's what works. I assume this radio is for public safety communications right? Not "scanner" Joe, but you use it on the job- use the right tools. You wouldn't use a garden hose to fight a structure fire in place of a proper line, so why do the rules change when it comes to OTJ equipment?
ChristianPeri26
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Yes I agree. Just my curiosity rambling.
