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XTS 3000 Programming

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bReed11091

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I'm looking into getting an XTS 3000. I already have an XTS 5000 along with an aftermarket programming cable and the Motorola CPS for it.

My question: can I use the same cable and/or software I use for my XTS 5000 to program an XTS 3000?

If not, what is the part number for the CPS?

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No. Different cable. Different CPS. Astro Saber / XTS3000 CPS is NLA from Motorola. It is easily found on the net.
 

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It does if you have the most recent firmware, but only for 15 ID's.

I have an XTS3000R and if it weren't for the P25 that my other radios don't have I would get rid of it. Save yourself the trouble of the outdated radio and software and get something more recent. Just my 2 cents.
 

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Pretty sure it doesn't. You can alias an ID to a name in a call list but it will not display that alias when that ID is received over the air.
 

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How about a line of text that is displayed all the time underneath the zone and channel info line? For example, I wanted to program it to display my callsign or the unit ID.
 

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How about you grab the CPS and read the help files for yourself? Most of these silly types of questions can be answered this way.
 
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