Motorola XTS1500 Phase I for scanning

[CentralVAEAS]

Is it possible to program my XTS1500 to monitor a P25 Phase I trunked system with the PTT disabled? All I want to be able to do is listen to a trunked system.

 

[Enjoi19]

Do you;

- Have a radio that is P25 capable, trunking capable, and in the correct band you wish to scan?
- Have the appropriate software and cables to program it?
- The knowledge to properly set up a non-affiliate scan?

If you answered yes to all of the above then, you could attempt such a thing.

If not, every other reply to this thread will likely be telling you to go buy a scanner instead.

Also worth reading before making any more posts about the topic: Do you want to monitor a Trunked system with a Moto? Read This!

 

[CentralVAEAS]

Do you;

- Have a radio that is P25 capable, trunking capable, and in the correct band you wish to scan?
- Have the appropriate software and cables to program it?
- The knowledge to properly set up a non-affiliate scan?

If you answered yes to all of the above then, you could attempt such a thing.

If not, every other reply to this thread will likely be telling you to go buy a scanner instead.

Also worth reading before making any more posts about the topic: Do you want to monitor a Trunked system with a Moto? Read This!

Thanks for the info! Reading the post you sent actually kinda changed my mind on scanning trunked systems, because of the risks it could potentially have, but knowing there is a way to scan a trunked radio system using a motorola radio, i'll just use a scanner.

 

[chrismol1]

Its possible but unless its a small system its impractical even with the 15 talkgroup hack, thats all you get is to scan 15 talkgroups. It was popular because of simulcast reception issues of scanners in years past but now that the uniden SDS100/200 scanners have been available its not very practical anymore. You get way more out of an SDS than an old XTS

 

[CentralVAEAS]

Its possible but unless its a small system its impractical even with the 15 talkgroup hack, thats all you get is to scan 15 talkgroups. It was popular because of simulcast reception issues of scanners in years past but now that the uniden SDS100/200 scanners have been available its not very practical anymore. You get way more out of an SDS than an old XTS

I actually use a PSR800.

 

[IAmSixNine]

other commercial grade options are unication G4 (assuming your trying to monitor 700mhz or 800mhz) or a BK KNG-P800 or KNG2-P800 as those will do RX only. But a scanner will give you much more flexibility. my SDS100 is great.

 

[a417]

i'll just use a scanner.

smart decision!

 

[jeepsandradios]

If I was shopping it would be another Unication for sure. They are great to monitor one site.