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Xts1500 vs. Xts3000

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Okay, Im at a loss, and maybe someone can help me out. I have an XTS1500 that I bought that appears to be in MINT condition for $400 flat. I wanted to use it on the state SD TRS system, but to update the flashcode to work on the system would cost way to much. Now I'm thinking of getting a used XTS3000 for $230 to only use on the analog system to my south. I could keep the XTS1500 to use on the analog only system, but it would save me money just to get the 3000...but the xts1500 is sweet. What would anyone else do in my situation?
 

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I'd also keep the XTS1500. It's a newer radio, and a current product. While it doesn't necessarily have the Flashcode you want, you can still use it for Analog for now.
 

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i also have a ? about these two radios . we are going to the p25 digital 8oomhz system. i know that the 1500 will do that but what about the 3000? also will the 1500 software program the 3000
 

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i also have a ? about these two radios . we are going to the p25 digital 8oomhz system. i know that the 1500 will do that but what about the 3000? also will the 1500 software program the 3000

the 3000, except in a few rare versions, don't support 9600 baud P25 trunking. The XTS3000 also does not support 700MHz.

they do not use the same CPS packages, the XTS1500 is programmed with Astro 25 CPS, RVN4186AD is the mobile/portable combo package.

XTS3000/Astro Saber and Astro Spectra require RVN4184V combo package.
 

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Without any other info, and simply comparing the two models in general, keep the 1500. It is worth the price difference.
 
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