XTS3000 xts programing

[alexhawkins69]

I recently got a XTS3000 and i was wondering what program i would need to program the radio for a fire scanner, i live in shelby county in Indiana. they use a 800mhz frequency and i believe a trunked P25 system.

 

[bclark206]

I would get a scanner instead. It can be done if you have the equipment but a legitimate radio shop won't program one.

 

[alexhawkins69]

I would get a scanner instead. It can be done if you have the equipment but a legitimate radio shop won't program one.

what equipment would i need to program the radio? i checked out chirp but my radio is not listed.

 

[bclark206]

It would take software from Motorola and a cable for the radio. With that being a radio capable of transmitting I would NOT do it. Could cause safety issues with county system.

 

[KevinC]

It would take software from Motorola and a cable for the radio. With that being a radio capable of transmitting I would NOT do it. Could cause safety issues with county system.

And a system key and the proper Flashcode in the radio.

 

[wgbecks]

And a system key and the proper Flashcode in the radio.

Additionally, the Astro25 Channel ID (Band {Plan) in the XTS3000 is fixed in that there is no user configuration possible. Therefore, the band plan in use on your system would have to match the XTS3000's default or all bets for NAS are off.

 

[mikewazowski]

And the right band radio.

 

[bclark206]

what equipment would i need to program the radio? i checked out chirp but my radio is not listed.

I am in Shelby County also and I would suggest a Unication G4 or G5. They both follow the simulcast system very well that Shelby uses.

 

[INDY72]

With IPSC cracking down on illegal radios on SAFE-T, I would advise you to use an Unication, or an actual scanner.

 

[jaspence]

It can be programmed to not transmit, but if your software knowledge is limited to Chirp, forget it. Chirp is fine for simple analog radios, but does not work with any digital mode or commercial radio. Motorola is also known to protect their intelluctual property aggressively and it is very expensive

 

[mbnv992]

Sell the radio and get a scanner. Someone with your knowledge will absolutely mess something up with a trunked radio system if you think that chirp programs an XTS.
Get a nice 800MHZ scanner and call it a day. Put the XTS up on eBay it will save you a major headache.

 

[ma8007]

Like others have said there is a steep learning curve to programming a commercial radio for p25 trunking..This is a good start video that I learned from.

 

[mikewazowski]

Unfortunately that’s not going to be much help since he’s got an xts3000. It’s a good bet that it doesn’t have the right firmware to do P25 trunking.

 

[ma8007]

Yeah you are probably right..The 3000 is not the best radio to start with.I think it requires a different CPS then the other XTS radios and it may not have the right flashcode to do what the op wants to do.The concept is still the same explaining nas.After the op sees all the steps he may decide to get a SDR radio like sds100 or a Unication.That probably would be in his best interest.

 

[INDY72]

It can be programmed to not transmit, but if your software knowledge is limited to Chirp, forget it. Chirp is fine for simple analog radios, but does not work with any digital mode or commercial radio. Motorola is also known to protect their intelluctual property aggressively and it is very expensive

CHIRP works with lower end radios and DMR. It doesn't do P25, or NXDN that I know of. Motorola ASTRO-25 CPS is not super cheap, and yes is very advanced compared to basic Ham radio CPS.... And if you get pirated copies and get busted using it, you batter have a dream team of lawyers.

 

[mikewazowski]

Motorola ASTRO-25 CPS is not super cheap, and yes is very advanced compared to basic Ham radio CPS.... And if you get pirated copies and get busted using it, you batter have a dream team of lawyers.

Why would he want ASTRO25 CPS for an XTS3000?

Batter up!

 

[jaspence]

The Anytone radios listed with Chirp are not DMR, just like all the other radios that Chirp does work wuth.

 

[rescue161]

Firmware is also not easily changed as you need a specific version to do 9600 P25 and you need a SmartRIB and a service RIB-Radio cable. God help you if you have an old analog only XTS3000. Unication pager is your best, safest option.

 

[com501]

Just buy a scanner, this will save you jail time on numerous felonies. Criminal defense lawyers want their money up front.

 

[I_am_Alpha1]

Let's suppose for the fun of it...you legally purchase the required setup (i.e., cable and software), get it all installed, configured, and fire it up--BAM!, password enabled. I've come across several big M radios with passwords.