XTL/XTS5000 Help a newbie with XTS5000 programming issue

[lb2910]

Hello all from a newbie radio user! I always feel bad asking for "free" help from forums with so much experience so I sprung for the premium membership in the hopes I can find the right help but still give back to all the great folks on here.

So on to my problem... I recently purchased a used Motorola XTS 5000 model 3 and a used XTS 5000 model 1. The Model 3 came bundled with the CPS software/cable so I can do all my own programming which is nice. After many videos, tutorials, etc. I was able to fumble my way through getting the Model 1 programed exactly how I wanted. The issue came with the model 3. For some reason, all the conventional personalities (241) and zones (15) are listed and when I go to delete any of them to start fresh, the red X is grayed out along with pluses icon, insert icon, etc. To add to the frustration, some of the parameters in the Zone Channel Assignment spreadsheet are grayed out as well and some are listed as "read only." For instance, my Flashcode says I have Channel Announcement (Q446) enabled in the model 3, but that feature is grayed out in every Zone Channel Assignment. Some channels have random things grayed out like RX SQL Type while in other channels, it is selectable. For the model 1, I was able to delete all zones and personalities and start fresh with no issues. Ultimately, my goal is to program the model 3 exactly like the model 1 that includes NOT having zones and personalities enabled that aren't needed. Below is all the relevant information on my CPS version and both radios.

I hope I have provided enough info for some help on this. If not, let me know what you need and I'll try and provide. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.

PS... I did do a search on the forum before posting this but didn't find anything that dealt with my specific issue. Apologies in advance if there is a thread that deals with this and I didn't find it.

CPS Ver. R20.01.00

XTS5000 Mod3 Info:
Mod#: H18KEH9PW7AN
Flashcode: 120008-000102-5
System Package: H38
FPP option is enabled and working

XTS5000 Mod1 Info:
Mod#: H18KEC9PW5AN
Flashcode: 100088-001E86-3
System Package: H38

 

[mikewazowski]

FPP imposes limitations on your codeplug structure on firmware versions higher than R09. The first 15 zones will have 16 fpp'able channels each tied to its own pre-defined personality.

Any channels you add, will need to go in personalities 241 and above but they won't be FPP'able.

You also have H38 in your codeplug which is an incompatible option with FPP above firmware R09.

 

[lb2910]

FPP imposes limitations on your codeplug structure on firmware versions higher than R09. The first 15 zones will have 16 fpp'able channels each tied to its own pre-defined personality.

Any channels you add, will need to go in personalities 241 and above but they won't be FPP'able.

You also have H38 in your codeplug which is an incompatible option with FPP above firmware R09.

Thanks for the quick reply.. So what is the best way to resolve? Or am I stuck with what I have due to the FPP limitations? Can I disable FPP then get full parameter use using CPS or is that a dealer-level type thing? I did read in previous posts that FPP is not a very popular option but in my "amateur-ish" skill level, I got the Model 3 thinking it was better.. HAHA... serves me right I guess.