I would like to (legally) obtain software to program my new to me used Motorola XTS 5000 in the ham bands. I tried the Motorola Solutions web site, but it keeps giving me an error message when I try to sign in to it. Just in case I'm trying the wrong place, does someone know the best way to get that software (legally)? If you know better than me, maybe I can skip the impossible error message.
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How do I purchase or download software from Motorola for XTS 5000?
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MatRat80109
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If you have not done it already, you will need to have an active MOL acct.
The sticky thread "Are you looking for free programming software, system keys, or Depot?" above has a link to MOL. There is a link on that page to set up an acct. I believe there is a confirmation/verification process, so just entering the info does not activate the acct. Someone from Motorola will contact you to complete it.
Motorola Customer Care is 800-814-0601 for further assistance.
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The sticky thread "Are you looking for free programming software, system keys, or Depot?" above has a link to MOL. There is a link on that page to set up an acct. I believe there is a confirmation/verification process, so just entering the info does not activate the acct. Someone from Motorola will contact you to complete it.
Motorola Customer Care is 800-814-0601 for further assistance.
R/MR
This seems to be a common question across a lot of social media platforms. With XTS models being dirt cheap on Ebay people are buying them up and seem to want to program them, many times for trunking systems..
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The XTS2500/5000 series has been discontinued and abandoned by Motorola. They no longer sell the software.
You will have to locate it by other means. Google is your friend.
Astro25 Portable R20.01.00(or close to it) is the last/final release version.
You will have to locate it by other means. Google is your friend.
Astro25 Portable R20.01.00(or close to it) is the last/final release version.
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R20.01.00 was indeed the final release. I still see it on my MOL account, but possibly they aren't offering new subscriptions. You never know with the big M.
The one I bought says "Has been upgraded to latest R20.50.09 Firmware." on the sales listing. I'll find out when I get it. It says "This XTS5000 is set up for FPP (front panel programming) right through the keypad. It allows you to edit TX/TX frequencies, PL/DPL and operating modes in the field." Is that really true? Will I be able to program everything I want on it, or is it limited to those features? For instance, I often do split frequencies on my Yaesu FT-70D (transmit on a totally different band than receive, receive with CTCSS tone and transmit with DCS tone on a totally different frequency and band). Of course it better have a good quality P25, but that goes without saying.
Also, I like to set up scan banks and stuff like that, depending on my situation, but I'm finding out that's less necessary.
Also, I like to set up scan banks and stuff like that, depending on my situation, but I'm finding out that's less necessary.
You're limited to 15 scan members plus one you're parked on.
Fpp is nice for conventional if needed.
Youd need the final cps mentioned as that is the final firmware Version.
Everything must be setup in cps unless the seller kindly set up 15 zones with 16 members etc
Fpp is nice for conventional if needed.
Youd need the final cps mentioned as that is the final firmware Version.
Everything must be setup in cps unless the seller kindly set up 15 zones with 16 members etc
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Only in Band (for obvious reasons), XTS is not a dual band like the Yeasu.
Yes you can mix and match PL and DCS and program non standard splits, no plus and minus repeater shifts like a hammy radio. (well technically there is one exception when it comes trunking).
Good luck on your radio, XTS5k are bullet proof and still primary radio's in many fleets.
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