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Purchased XTS 5000 radios at auction. They're Locked! Help!

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joeryan68

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When a local government building closed, they auctioned off alot of items including some XTS 5000 radios. I know they're old, but they're rugged. However, they're locked and no matter what I do, I can't seem to unlock them to program via software nor the keypad. What do I do now? Any suggestions are appreciated.
 

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Locked from the keypad or locked in the codeplug? You could guess the password... Otherwise not many other options
 

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Not really sure, guessing the keypad. Upon power up, the display shows Channel 1, with CLCK below that and then 'mute' and 'program' below that. However, other than getting to SEL - DEL - RCL, nothing else happens except a tone when I press a button. It goes nowhere.
 

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Sounds like they were deprogrammed before being sold.

You'll need to purchase CPS and get an appropriate cable to program them.
 

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And before you ask how or where to get the software, see this thread:

 

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I purchased both, but I'll be honest; I'm not feeling very confident in trying this myself. Does anyone do reprogramming?
 

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What is the model number on the back of the radios? if they are 7/800 mhz you may be out of luck
 

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After a little messing around, I got them unlocked and reprogrammed. Thanks for the help!
 
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