XTS 3000 programming fail

[ferryside]

I was programming my XTS 3000 with CPS when I tried to write my codeplug--it threw "Communication with the Radio Failed," and since then the radio has been failing Self-Test with the error code: FAIL 01/92. I tried writing a saved codeplug to the radio, but CPS gave me:

"The radio codeplug being written is set to INHIBITED! This means that this radio has been shut down by dispatch. You can only uninhibit the radio from the dispatch or with a Depot Tool."

I did not program the radio to operate on any trunked systems and do not even key it up outside of work. I don't think the cord got unplugged during write but I can't be 100% sure. The battery definitely didn't die. Am I screwed, or can I salvage my radio?

 

[mikewazowski]

It's an old radio who's time is probably up. You could try to revive it but I'm not sure it's worth the time or effort.

 

[FFPM571]

Chuck it in the garbage... 25 year old radio now.. as pointed out its not worth the effort Keep the accessories and get a 5000 that are not that expensive as they used to be

 

[GTR8000]

If you replace the 3000 with a 2500 or 5000, be aware that while the 3000's programming cable will physically fit onto a 2500/5000, it's a different cable and won't work.

 

[Badboy536]

I just went from a 3000 to a 5000. Much better radio. And about the same price as a 3000 anyway.

 

[ferryside]

I'd love to pull the trigger on a 5k, problem is I don't have the programming software...

 

[Badboy536]

You can find the software online. I did.

 

[rbluesky]

Hi I programmed my Xts3000 with police and fire frequencies (RECEIVE only)
that was Zone 1 works great !
NOW ZONE 2 I added 15 GMRS frequencies BUT heres the problem every time i transmit I get a beep from the speaker
HOW DO I turn that OFF Please I'm using R05.03 Of the cps on a WIN XP with SP 2 and a motorola 4008 programmer
I know someone out here knows how to shut that BEEP off
Thank you

 

[RobertI]

Clear TX alert tone? It got me a couple times. Meaning the transmission is in the clear/not encrypted. Just a thought

 

[n3obl]

Check to see if you have MDC1200 PTT ID enabled.

 

[rbluesky]

Clear TX alert tone? It got me a couple times. Meaning the transmission is in the clear/not encrypted. Just a thought

cant find Tx alert with a search in the cps.
did find a low battery on xmit ITS NOT THAT
still beeps on transmit even on ham repeaters
THE beep is only from the speaker its Not bwung xmitted.

 

[rbluesky]

Check to see if you have MDC1200 PTT ID enabled.

Hi I check all signaling all greyed out nothings turned on. It still beeps once when i transmit and any channel. it does Not send the beep out over the air. would you know how to shut this feature off. any ideas???
thanks. Ron.

 

[RobertI]

cant find Tx alert with a search in the cps.

Radio Configuration > Secure > Secure Configuration
assuming your radio is so equipped

 

[rbluesky]

Radio Configuration > Secure > Secure Configuration
assuming your radio is so equipped

THANK You Rob THAT WAS IT! No more beep when transmit !
Excellent!!!!