XTS3000R vs XTS3000

[Firemedic449]

Im attempting to program my XTS3000R, I have the astro saber software, and my programming cable is a serial port, not usb, im unable to get the radio to program the radio, my computer is windows xp vista compatable, any ideas? Also when I connect the cable to the radio and turn it on it dosent show if the driver is installed or not. Also is there a difference between XTS300R and XTS3000? just need some advice or help or something, thanks.

 

[cmjonesinc]

If you're using a com cable with a com port there's no driver. Do you have the correct comport in the cps? Are you comport settings correct in your device manager?

Edit: there's no difference in the 3000 and 3000r just the rugged case

 

[Firemedic449]

yes ive double checked my COM ports , correct me if im wrong but isnt the radio the driver for the XTS radios?

 

[cmjonesinc]

I would be absolutely terrible at explaining the differences between serial and USB. Essentially the chip in the USB cable does the converting to a language the radio understands (rs232 or similar). Where as the serial port talks directly to the radio. The USB cable requires a driver because of the chip in the cable. That's a horrible explanation and I'm sure someone can explain it better. Serial cables give less issues because of not needing a driver. However not everyone has the luxury of having a com port. Specifically what software are you trying to use to program with? Does the radio do anything at all when you try to read it?

 

[Firemedic449]

using Astro saber, XTS3000, Astro spectra R05.03.00 .

 

[Firemedic449]

and no nothing occurs when I try to read the radio, the software says unable to communicate with radio , but the radio does not do anything.

 

[cmjonesinc]

Which cable are you using?

 

[Firemedic449]

Ive tired using the same cable I use for MTS2000, I just tried with a USB version of same, Its showing that theres a problem with device, Ive used the same cable to read an XTS1500 with no issues, on the devices and printer setup its giving me Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) error , possible the radio is bad?

 

[cmjonesinc]

I was thinking it's a different cable but I may be wrong. I'll have to check. Are you using a genuine moto cable or an aftermarket one?

 

[y85csm]

you are using a RIB box and cable (or custom ribless cable for MTS2000 and XTS3000)??
Right??

If it works on a XTS1500 it is the wrong setup

 

[Firemedic449]

Ive tried both I have a serial cable that valley enterprises makes, also used moto cable ,

 

[Firemedic449]

using ribless cables

 

[Firemedic449]

ok now ive hooked a USB to serail to the serial cable , it attempts to read the radio says 1 CSQ

 

[cmjonesinc]

Check the flow control in Port settings

 

[Firemedic449]

ok so weird as hell, all the sudden the serial cable I use for MTS just read the device ??? idk crazy...

 

[cmjonesinc]

Bad connection or dirty pins maybe. And all the unplugging and plugging cleaned them up hahaha. Glad it's working.

 

[FFPM571]

The MTS cable is correct for an XTS3000... If you have the cable for the XTS1500 it looks the same but is not and will not work with anything but the ASTRO25 series radios