XPR Rx/Tx Display

[KG5HHS]

Hello Everyone,
I am using a few XPR series radio's to monitor DMR Amateur Radio and Business communications. My issue with all of these radio's is the way the display is set up. It is really problematic when scanning. My issue is when the radio is receiving a DMR call, the display shows the Digital Contact Name and Radio ID/Unit ID. When transmitting a DMR Call it shows the Digital Contact Name. I'm sure there is a reason for this but I would much rather the radio display the channel name. I am using Mototrbo CPS V16.0 Build 828. If there is anyway to change the RX/TX Display to channel name, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Attached are images of XPR5550e base radio showing it receiving a DMR call and XPR5550 with HHCH used in my pickup showing it receiving and transmitting a DMR call. Not shown is the XPR3500 I have the same issue with.

 

[mikewazowski]

No, there is no way to change it.

 

[Floridarailfanning]

If there is anyway to change the RX/TX Display to channel name, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Nope. The trbo radios always display the contact and UID on RX and the outbound contact on TX. This is one of the things I've always hated about the UI on these radios.

 

[CanesFan95]

It's always sucked the way it does that. Always hated it.

 

[KG5HHS]

I was afraid that would be the answer. What a shame! Thanks for all the replies.

 

[Cognomen]

I had the same issue, using it as a DMR scanner as well. Solved it with a Kenwood. lol

 

[KG5HHS]

I had the same issue, using it as a DMR scanner as well. Solved it with a Kenwood. lol

I originally went with the XPR series because I saw where you could easily turn down output power down to as little as 1watt. I mostly use them to monitor/scan but occasionally will transmit on the amateur radio band (mostly hotspot). I was actually looking into replacing my base radios with the Kenwood NX5700, NX5800, and NX5900 radios, the only thing that turned me away, is that there is no way to non affiliate scan trunking systems. (Not that there is a way with Motorola’s, I use a Harris radio. Silly reason I know, but it was going to have to at least check a couple of boxes before replacing them)

 

[Firebuff880]

rather the radio display the channel name. [\quote]

I am lost.. Who cares what Time slot "channel" you are on.. An these are all just text strings in the subscriber, set them to what you want in CPS.

Of course if you enable Talker Alias you get what the talker set --

 

[CanesFan95]

^ The whole post is in the quote box?

 

[alcahuete]

^ The whole post is in the quote box?

LOL!! He screwed up the quote tags.

 

[Firebuff880]

LOL!! He screwed up the quote tags.

Yes, it looks that way -- Actually didn't even know it posted as my network connection died about that point along with power as one of the many frequent storms we have been having passed over the house.. Think that's what happens when there is no closing tag for the quote, but not sure.

Either way I am still lost.. Who cares what Time slot "channel" you are on.. An if you are using (seeing) the Contact list or Channel Names, these are all just text strings in the subscriber, set them to what you want in CPS. RE: Contact 2010 could be "Stn Mtn W4BOC" or "K4PKT TAC 310".

Of course if you enable Talker Alias (M2020.02) you get what the talker set / bridgemaster sends --

 

[CanesFan95]

The trouble with that is when you have a common radio ID like 1 that's used on different repeaters / systems.

 

[Firebuff880]

The trouble with that is when you have a common radio ID like 1 that's used on different repeaters / systems.

I guess you are correct if you have duplicate IDs then until you get to Talker Alias you can only have one "Contact" for each unique Subscriber Id. Personally, with a little up front coordination that's never been an issue and I have subscribers on 10 different systems/topologies. But I understand your point.