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Motorola XPR 3500 capabilites and features

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I have just acquired a used XPR 3500. It came to me wiped of all contents, and with what I can only assume is the most basic feature set. I do also possess the correct version of CPS and a programming cable for the radio, and have done some exploring of its programming options. Now I have some questions:

- I am well aware that this radio can operate DMR conventional, which I have some experience with in the amateur radio spectrum. What about trunked systems? Is it a matter of getting features added to enable the functionality, and if so which features, and how much would that cost me?

- In that same vein, if the goal is to only monitor certain trunked systems, is there a concern over affiliation onto a network as is the case with a P25 system?

The ultimate goal here is to set the radio up for DMR ham use, however I'd like to be able to scan and monitor some local trunked systems as well. Thoughts?
 
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More than likely you will need a entitlement key for trunking capabilities. If you click on the radio model in the tree, it will tell you what the radio has in it and what you can purchase.
 
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Trbo radios can not just be programmed onto a trunk system without consultation with the owner. They have to program the ESN of the radio into the controller to allow access.
 
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n3obl said:
Trbo radios can not just be programmed onto a trunk system without consultation with the owner. They have to program the ESN of the radio into the controller to allow access.
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I don’t need to program my subscriber ESN To access my Cap+ system...
 
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n3obl said:
Trbo radios can not just be programmed onto a trunk system without consultation with the owner. They have to program the ESN of the radio into the controller to allow access.
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This is only true of a Tier III Cap Max system, ESN's are not used in other TRBO Topologies with the possible exception of Connect Plus.

However, if RAS is enabled you are not getting on the system and all systems ship with RAS as of a couple of releases ago.
 
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