XTS 5000/ How do I unlock the keypad

[jmaolson]

I work at a PD in So Cal and have always wondered how to unlock the key pad on my xts 5000. I can transmit, change channels, hit emergency button, but I cant use the key pad or navigation buttons. Does the administrator need to unlock it from a computer or can it be done just by pushing some buttons on the radio?

Thanks everybody.

 

[BigLebowski]

Usually it's a function of the A-B-C switch or the Secure-Clear switch around the channel knob.

When activated, the display will say KEYPAD LOCK for a second or so, but when it's deactivated it will not change, so you'll just have to experiment.

 

[jmaolson]

I have tried every possible combo...dont want to mess with it too much cause their new. I was just hoping there was a sequence you needed to enter for it to work; kind of like the cell phones that you hit * then talk and it unlocks.

 

[fineshot1]

Chances are that when it was programed by the system admin or who ever programed the radio it was not set up in the programing to enable the use of the keypad or front buttons. You would have to ask the person who originally programed it to change it as this is all done via a pc and motorola programing software. What need do you have for the keypad?

 

[jmaolson]

No need, Ive just always wanted to see what they do. But it sounds like even if the keypad was unlocked it wouldnt do anything unless it was programmed to.

 

[CAPTLPOL1]

Why would they spend the money of the full feature unit just to have it disabled? What a waste of $$$$.

 

[N4DES]

Sounds like a good sales person and a poorly educated user base that weren't aware of the radios capabilities when they developed the radio's initial template.

As most radio fleets are re-programmed a number of times from its original template within the first few years of deployment it's probably won't be long until they are brought active.

 

[SkipSanders]

One reason for it would be that some users are allowed to use the keypad, probably for phone patches. Might be restricted to Sargents and above, or Lts. and above, but they didn't want to split the radio order up, and elected to have all radios suitable for everyone, with local programming.

 

[N4DES]

Maybe yes or maybe no...the OP needs to let us know if there are any "additional" features provided to the brass vs the troops.

 

[jmaolson]

I know that they can go on tan or purple and get a patch to make a call...so that is prob. why they got us the whole kit and kaboodle. Also I know they can send texts too. I dont know, im just not infomred enough. Im still a rook so what do you expect.

 

[PhillyPhoto]

What exaclty are you pushing? The 3 menu buttons? The numbers? We need a little more info. If you're pushing buttons that have no function, you would get symptoms like you're describing.