Motorola Question

[firechaser97]

I know for P25 systems you are going to need to enter a system key. I've looked at some posts and different threads online that you could use a system key generator n enter ur trunking system WACN. I got a Motorola XTL 2500 and Id like to update the zones and channels. I don't know the system key. I would like this unit to be Non affiliate only and receive.

 

[jaspence]

You don't need a system key, but it will work like an older analog scanner with no tracking. Playing around with system keys can be a path to disaster and a bricked radio. The way to get a system key is with permission of the system license holder, which has odds far beyond the lottery.

 

[a417]

if the administrator gives you a system key, great. You fudge around and create one and it tries to get affiliated to a tower, you're screwed. Bricked XTS25k , maybe an official visit if you're persistent or malicious, equipment seizure, charges, etc...

if the system administrator doesnt't, buy a scanner.

 

[firechaser97]

Im a firemen n this xtl 2500 Ive got it all that I need to perform an update and to make the following changes to zones n channels in the unit. its one of our old decommissioned ones with our old 800 system. I like for this to be in my pov. a scanner is an option. Ive seen many setups from all over n a lot of guys have the Motorola XTL 2500 and even the 5000s. beautiful crystal clear audio. rugged and built to last. Ive used these in field and just phenomenal.

 

[a417]

Great. Go to the person who administers the system and ask them to program your radio.

 

[Giddyuptd]

The system administrator can allow it to affiliate but not transmit legally.

The passive scan method is a subject many are eery on as it takes a lot of research, reading on and doing right. Any minor error may cause system interference or worse or anyone tied into assisting and it gets attention they also draw them self into legal issues.

More important is if it's property still of that entity, it may fall under computer crimes for altering it.

I lock all the equipment to prevent our guys from altering things and running into a disaster of learning hard way as some have before legally.

I have suggested the unication g5 to many as its better than a scanner, don't affiliate.

There is other models that can scan and not affiliate but the rpm costs close to 800 so it's no go for many plus having to purchase a radio.

Motorola has made this a issue when they could have done what others did and allow it to not affiliate and not TX without proper key. Instead this is the delima for many and nightmare for system admins.

 

[IAmSixNine]

If you want to use a commercial radio as a scanner get a Unication G4 or BK KNG-P800..
Those have the ability to do exactly what you want with out the ability to transmit.