Scanner-geek
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I was hoping someone could give me a tip on programming my new motorola XTS 5000. I have the frequency, and NAC, but am only receiving some mobile transmissions, but seemingly not hearing the base.
The transmissions are P25 w/ ? encoding vs. encryption. I was previously under the impression that these transmissions were encrypted, but have been told by a seemingly very knowledgeable source that they can be received (base and mobile) in the clear with an XTS radio if programmed correctly.
I am new to commercial radio, but longtime scanner user and eager to learn. Can someone explain how these parameters should be programmed? (I know mechanically how to enter these, just not what the appropriate settings are):
Using the example 465.000 nac 365 (actual frquency/NAC/Agency removed for discretion can send by pm if necessary) how would I appropriately enter the following parameters?
transmit fx (?)
receive fx (484.0875?)
transmit NAC (495?)
receive NAC (495?)
transmit mode (digitial?)
receive mode (mixed?)
(PL/DPL are CSQ I assume)
Are there other coding parameters that I am missing that would be necessary for my radio to receive these transmissions? I have read references to "MDC" and "DCS" but am not familiar with these parameters. I have inferred that the correct programming of the DCS is critical. What are MDC and DCS? How do I porgram them in? How do I find the data for MDC/DCS as it pertains to these channels? Do I need RSS to program it? I do understand the legal ramifications of posessing RSS software. Thanks very much for any advice. Much appreciated by a newbie to commercial radio.
I'm pretty psyched this is a very cool radio.
Scannergeek
The transmissions are P25 w/ ? encoding vs. encryption. I was previously under the impression that these transmissions were encrypted, but have been told by a seemingly very knowledgeable source that they can be received (base and mobile) in the clear with an XTS radio if programmed correctly.
I am new to commercial radio, but longtime scanner user and eager to learn. Can someone explain how these parameters should be programmed? (I know mechanically how to enter these, just not what the appropriate settings are):
Using the example 465.000 nac 365 (actual frquency/NAC/Agency removed for discretion can send by pm if necessary) how would I appropriately enter the following parameters?
transmit fx (?)
receive fx (484.0875?)
transmit NAC (495?)
receive NAC (495?)
transmit mode (digitial?)
receive mode (mixed?)
(PL/DPL are CSQ I assume)
Are there other coding parameters that I am missing that would be necessary for my radio to receive these transmissions? I have read references to "MDC" and "DCS" but am not familiar with these parameters. I have inferred that the correct programming of the DCS is critical. What are MDC and DCS? How do I porgram them in? How do I find the data for MDC/DCS as it pertains to these channels? Do I need RSS to program it? I do understand the legal ramifications of posessing RSS software. Thanks very much for any advice. Much appreciated by a newbie to commercial radio.
I'm pretty psyched this is a very cool radio.
Scannergeek
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