XTS5000 Model 3

[P25andstuff]

I can't seem to find a straight answer on this question, Motorola says the xts-5000 model 3 has a 764-777, 794-806, 136-174 MHz 380-470 MHz 450-512 MHz range, but others have told me they only are 700-800mhz. I want to put in frequencies such as 461.075, 155.1075, 853.1859, and even use the xts 5000 as a amateur radio. Which is correct?

 

[Mr_Boh]

XTS5000 are only one band each. There's a 7/800 model, a VHF model, and two different UHF models (only one of which works with 2M). So you would need a VHF model AND a UHF "R1" band model for amateur radio.

See brochure here.

 

[Will001]

The XTS5000 is a single-band radio only. For example, I own two XTS5K's: one of is a 136-174 model, and the other is a 700/800 model. To have those frequencies in a radio at once, you would need an APX8000 multiband radio. Any of the XTS-xxx models will only do one band at a time.

 

[P25andstuff]

How hard is it to find a "s" model?

 

[Mr_Boh]

How hard is it to find a "s" model?

The model you want is H18QDH9PW7AN - search eBay. They are there, they just go for a little more than some of the other bands because they can be used on 70cm

 

[Will001]

How hard is it to find a "s" model?

Just search eBay, there's usually plenty to be had

 

[P25andstuff]

Just search atx5000s?

 

[Will001]

Just search atx5000s?

Search something like "XTS5000 UHF" and usually the sellers will put the frequency range in the title and/or description

 

[Mr_Boh]

Just be careful on eBay, because a lot of listings have the model completely off - like a 7/800 model listed with the UHF model number. Try to search by H18QDH9PW7AN or by XTS5000 UHF. Then read in the listing to confirm the band split.

 

[P25andstuff]

Ok thanks.

 

[prcguy]

Wouldn't you want a BN version over an AN? Why not an XTS-2500? Smaller and seems to be just as capable.

 

[P25andstuff]

Does the xts-2500 have a FPP

 

[prcguy]

Yes, many if not most have FPP these days. I think you want to look for Govt FPP over FCC FPP as FCC might require a dongle on the side of the radio to enable FPP where Govt is wide open.

Here is my UHF 380-470 XTS-2500 with a replacement brown case. This radio was Marine Corps contract so I thought it would be nice to retire it in a fun color. You can get replacement cases in many colors with new knobs for about $30.

Does the xts-2500 have a FPP

 

[P25andstuff]

Looking at a xts 3000 but it only has 800mhz, this is really hard on a budget trying to get a motorola that has low and high range.

 

[Giddyuptd]

5000s only came in AN versions.

1500s, 2500s, 2250s, etc had AN 4 mega. Then BN 8 megs.

 

[prcguy]

I've seen 700/800 XTS-2500s go for a little over $100. Last week I bought a 900MHz version tested and working for $80.

Looking at a xts 3000 but it only has 800mhz, this is really hard on a budget trying to get a motorola that has low and high range.

 

[Giddyuptd]

Yes, many if not most have FPP these days. I think you want to look for Govt FPP over FCC FPP as FCC might require a dongle on the side of the radio to enable FPP where Govt is wide open.

Here is my UHF 380-470 XTS-2500 with a replacement brown case. This radio was Marine Corps contract so I thought it would be nice to retire it in a fun color. You can get replacement cases in many colors with new knobs for about $30.

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Did you have to adjust the rubber for the emergency? I had got one for a model 2 and ended up trimming the rubber as it would constantly press the button.

 

[prcguy]

All the buttons and knobs work great and smooth. I've heard of some problems in the past but Ebay seller 2015radio-elite seems to have ok quality stuff.

Did you have to adjust the rubber for the emergency? I had got one for a model 2 and ended up trimming the rubber as it would constantly press the button.

 

[P25andstuff]

So there is nothing from motorola that has dual bands that is in the 200$ range

 

[Will001]

So there is nothing from motorola that has dual bands that is in the 200$ range

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