XTS 3000 Scanning

[jc96]

Hello fellow Radio Reference members. I was just wondering if it was possible to take a used or new police radio, say a Motorola XTS 3000, and program it for just scanning purposes. If it is, any tips on how to begin that process? Software?

 

[FFPM571]

Here is an Idea. use the search function Its allover this board. If you plan to use this on a trunked system buy a scanner. The software is only legally avalible from Motorola..

 

[b7spectra]

If the radio is V/UHF, it will work, you will only be able to scan 16 channels. 800 MHz, no.

 

[W2NJS]

Find and read about this subject in the wiki section of this board. There is no adequate quick answer to the questions you've asked.

 

[seberry]

If the radio is V/UHF, it will work, you will only be able to scan 16 channels. 800 MHz, no.

This is wrong, it's perfectly possible to use a commercial radio to monitor various systems on various bands, including 800. It's been talked to death on this board, so pm me if anyone needs more help.