XTS3000 or XTS2500

[dwagman]

Hi all,

Looking for a little advice - I am looking to purchase a radio for use in 450-512 range, I have the option to purchase a used XTS3000 for $375 with 2 batteries and antenna, with front screen and limited keypad, no charger, or I was thinking of getting a panter88 xts 2500, same range, $499, no antenna, battery etc. I have the Astro RSS ver 06.50.00, will that program either of the radios? I think it will work on the 3000, but I'm not sure about the 2500.

Any recommendations? I think that the 3000 is a good price from what i've seen on ebay, (its not up on ebay), but they've been going from 400-600$ for similar models.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

 

[jim202]

For what it's worth, the software (RSS) is not the same for the XTS3000 and the XTS2500. It
is two completely different packages.

Also the programming cable is not the same for these two radios. There are different cables
for each of the portables.

As a personal feeling, you would be better off paying the higher cost for the XTS2500 radio.
It will provide more features and will be supported longer. If you don't need any of the
features or care about Motorola support and parts availability, then go for either one.

Jim

Hi all,

Looking for a little advice - I am looking to purchase a radio for use in 450-512 range, I have the option to purchase a used XTS3000 for $375 with 2 batteries and antenna, with front screen and limited keypad, no charger, or I was thinking of getting a panter88 xts 2500, same range, $499, no antenna, battery etc. I have the Astro RSS ver 06.50.00, will that program either of the radios? I think it will work on the 3000, but I'm not sure about the 2500.

Any recommendations? I think that the 3000 is a good price from what i've seen on ebay, (its not up on ebay), but they've been going from 400-600$ for similar models.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

 

[dwagman]

Jim,

Thanks for the reply. I figured the cables would be different - what programming software would I need for the 2500? I think that is the direction I am leaning towards, but I can't overlook the price of the 3000. I have the Astro RSS up to v.09.05.00

Thanks,
Dave

 

[N4DES]

The 2500 does not use RSS. You have to use RVN4181 CPS software for that model radio and a RIBless cable (e.g. RKN4105A). As to support from /\/\ on a Panter radio, if it doesn't have any tags and an 123ABC1234 serial number do not expect to get any from Depot. If you send it to depot for any repairs it will likely be returned unrepaired.

Yes /\/\ is supporting and updating firmware from time to time, but a sortware refresh usually requires a valid serial number.

I have heard good reports about Panter radios, but if you dont have any re-arranged support you could be throwing your $ away.

 

[W2WP]

The 1st thing I would consider is what Host/DSP version does the xts3000 have? I know the Panter88 has R12.00.00 for both Host/DSP.

I have purchased both xts2500 VHF & UHF (IBME FPP) for Amateur use and they are both like new radios.

 

[dagwag77]

OK, so I got a copy of the Astro25 version 12 software, and I am now at the point to get my radio - I was thinking of getting the xts2500 from panter88 as well as his programming cable. Will this all work together? The astro 25 v. 12 will work to program his radios, right? I've read that some of his radios dont work but hes great about swapping them out to get working radios... so unless anyone has any ideas as to where to get a 2500 without bending over backwards at a Moto dealer....???

Thanks,
Dave