MC3000 Dispatch Console

[huntercody]

Hello everyone,

We currently use two Motorola MC3000 dispatch consoles with a DMR Motorola Capacity Plus Single Site (TRBO) system. These work alongside handheld XPR 7550 radios and local VHF frequencies. The audio/accessory port converts to a wall jack.

I’m not very familiar with Motorola systems, particularly the older dispatch consoles. Unfortunately, neither our facility nor local resources include personnel with expertise in maintaining or servicing this system. I’m working on becoming the in-house expert and have a few questions:

1. My understanding is that radios are programmed through CPS. Does each console connect to a head unit located elsewhere, or is each console programmed locally?
2. I assume the console feeds into a central location, as it’s not directly connected to an antenna. Is that correct?
3. I’d like to download the current configuration record for review. Any guidance on how to accomplish this would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[kf8yk]

1. My understanding is that radios are programmed through CPS. Does each console connect to a head unit located elsewhere, or is each console programmed locally?
2. I assume the console feeds into a central location, as it’s not directly connected to an antenna. Is that correct?
3. I’d like to download the current configuration record for review. Any guidance on how to accomplish this would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for the help.

The datasheet shows typical configurations: MC3000 Datasheet, typically multiple desksets are connected to a single radio via a junction box using CAT5 cable.

All deskset configuration is done through the keyboard & display, there's no programming software or programming cables involved & nothing to 'download'. Configuration instructions are in the deskset manual. The radio that is attached to the deskset system requires programming like any other mobile radio.

Are you sure these are MC3000's? It would be unusual to see these on a DMR system as the MC3000 only works with select radios in the P25/Astro & analog trunking product lines. The MC2000/MC2500 desksets look identical but operate with the more universal tone/DC remote formats.

 

[huntercody]

The datasheet shows typical configurations: MC3000 Datasheet, typically multiple desksets are connected to a single radio via a junction box using CAT5 cable.

All deskset configuration is done through the keyboard & display, there's no programming software or programming cables involved & nothing to 'download'. Configuration instructions are in the deskset manual. The radio that is attached to the deskset system requires programming like any other mobile radio.

Are you sure these are MC3000's? It would be unusual to see these on a DMR system as the MC3000 only works with select radios in the P25/Astro & analog trunking product lines. The MC2000/MC2500 desksets look identical but operate with the more universal tone/DC remote formats.

So these are 2500's and may be tied to a XPR 8400?

 

[kf8yk]

To program the MC2000/MC2500 desksets you need the MC Series RSS, Motorola part # RVN4178A, current cost is $265. Programming cable is detailed in the MC2500 manual.

There should be a remote adapter at the radio location that interfaces to the XPR accessory connector, capabilities depend on the make/model of the remote adapter & XPR programming.