Motorola xts5000 flashcode upgrade series#

RSS is DOS based only, and is not the same that is used for the XTS3000 series of portables. Batteries are the same as XTS-3000, antennae and speaker-mic.

The XTS3500 has selectable channel spacing and an XTS3500 with an IMBE flashcode can be configured to run ASTRO IMBE or analog. There's problems with it that shouldn't affect an amateur user's casual use for voice. Mot says they'll continue to support users who own this product. Motorola has dropped this model and doesn't sell it any more - way early in it's planned 'lifecycle' of 12 years (it first shipped in the spring of '99). Look for XTS-3500s by the 'truckload' to appear at hamfests.

Motorola xts5000 flashcode upgrade portable#

The first of the XTS series portables - the first Jedi style portable that was digital capable. Signal strength display on Trunked Systems onlyĨ50 Channels are available with latest firmware release - Mikegilbert 22:52, (CST)ġ,000 Channels are available with version 12 firmware.Ĩ70 Channels are available with version 12 firmware. Status icons including battery (with IMPRES(TM) batteries) and power indicator 2 x 3 navigational keys (on Models II and III) Programmable softkeys for easy access to radio functions Up to 850 channels (on Model II and Model III radios - only 48 on Model I) Illuminated 16-position, top-mounted rotary knob Check your flashcode on the decoder to see what options are installed.

Please respect this.The XTS 5000 family of ASTRO digital portable two-way radios deliver sophisticated features - signaling schemes, encryption, analog/digital compatibility, conventional and trunking capability. We cannot jeopardize the ability to provide the RadioReference services by allowing this activity to occur. The benefit is you do not need multiple versions for each radio (unlike Motorola). The conventional package is more reasonable though is still several hundred dollars. The trunked package is in upwards of $2,500. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming.

Motorola xts5000 flashcode upgrade software#

Often the Kenwood software is less than $100 so don't be a cheapskate just purchase it.įor M/A Com/Harris/GE, etc: there are two software packages that program all current and past radios. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Please use Google or some other search engine to find a dealer that sells the software. The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online (i.e., Kenwood). To obtain Motorola software see the Sticky in the Motorola forum. It is YOUR responsibility to properly word your request.

Motorola xts5000 flashcode upgrade free#

We do not want any hurt feelings when your vague post is mistaken for a free request. If you are having trouble legally obtaining software please state so. Your PM's are not private and the administration has the right to read them if there's a hint to criminal activity. Even if you attempt to engage in this activity in PM's we will still enforce the forum rules. The same goes for any private transaction via Private Message. Making a request such as this is attempting to engage in software piracy and this forum cannot be involved or associated with this activity. All requests will be deleted and a forum infraction issued. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold (or was sold) by the manufacturer for any monetary value. Check your flashcode to see what options are installed.

To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software: Review Summary For : Motorola XTS 5000 Reviews: 9 MSRP: 4,400 Description: The XTS 5000 family of ASTRO digital portable two-way radios deliver sophisticated features - signaling schemes, encryption, analog/digital compatibility, conventional and trunking capability.