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XTS2500i not able to access fpp

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Hello,
I am new to the XTS2500i, just bought one from a fireman who used it at home. It has an fpp keypad however it doe not seem to be accessible. I can not find a way to activate the keypad.

I am assuming is it a Panter88 radio as here is the service info:

Host Version R10.00.00
DSP Version R10.00.00
Model Number H46KDH9PW7BN
Serial Number 123ABC1234
ESN 554742CD019B7223
8 MEG
Flashcode 500008-000410-5
Tuning Ver. R01.09.10
Proc Ver. BRAVO122

Is there somewhere I can go to read up on what the different vernacular means regarding the programming of these radios? I.E. flashcodes, codeplugs, etc...??

Thank you!
 
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Well perhaps someone can point me where I can read up on what it takes to program and allow different functions that the radio has the capabilities to perform. I am new to the XTS and new to Motorola though I have some experience with the GM300 series of radios.
 
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All radios are built the same at the factory. The original owners of the radio pay Motorola for the options they want the radio to come with, as they are all software upgrades. The hardware is the same in all the radios. Your radio with that serial # was a test dummy where the radio was given 5 years abuse in a week. That's how Motorola tests for weak points in the radios. These radios were never supposed to make it outside the factory, but some did. people are supposed to check the flashcode before buying the radio to make sure the radio does what you want. No legit Moto shop will upgrade your radio to do FPP, as only radios going to the Feds had FPP. You would want a flashcode like this one. 5A0018-00168C-0 However, there are people out in the wild who do have the ability to do what you want. Good luck.
 
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I made an assumption that if it had a keypad then it would be fpp. Otherwise what would you have one for?
 
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To dial a phone number if the repeater has a phone patch, or to go direcly to ch 7 instead of turning the ch knob 7 clicks. Or to go to Zone 5. Get the picture?
 
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Unfortunately I am seeing the entire picture a little at a time, but I am very eager to learn. Just wish I had seen this information earlier. It would have helped me make better decisions.
 
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