Help XTS-3000 P25

[xe2jeg]

Hi I am new to P25. Can someone help me this? I have 2 UHF XTS-3000 radios that show on the flash code (Q241 Astro Ready) I will like to know what will be the optinon needed to operate the radios on P25 for Amateur use? and if only the option is needed or do the radios also need software upgrade.

Thanks for your help

Eduardo

 

[N4DES]

Your radio is flashed as analog only. You need this feature set to do P25 & conventional:

Q806/G806 IMBE / APCO-25 Digital Operation
H35/G48 Conventional Operation

 

[xe2jeg]

Thanks! What I understand, I only have to load software on the radio or do I need hardware as well? I live in El Paso TX and have to find someone to do this.

 

[rescue161]

What is the current version of the Host/DSP? If it's high enough to support IMBE (which I doubt), then all you'd need to do is "Frankenflash" the radios with MTSX lab. Otherwise, you're going to have to update the firmware in the radios via a Smart RIB with a flash upgrade from Motorola - read: $$$

 

[xe2jeg]

It shows R07.11.00 and DSP A08.02.06 1MEG, What should be the next steep? Remember I am new to this!

 

[rescue161]

Well, the "A" means analog only. You must update the firmware in the radio. The only legit way is to call Motorola and purchase a firmware upgrade. Short of that, there may be someone that can do it for you, but it's still going to cost money. One thing for sure, you're not going to be able to frankenflash that radio to do IMBE with lab.

Good luck.

 

[RocketNJ]

I believe the Astro option is around $700 ~ $750 range.

 

[xe2jeg]

Thanks for all your help. I will call Motorola and go from there.

 

[tnf]

if you need to sell one, let me know