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RocketNJ

Yes, you can set the channel announce as secondary to voice traffic on the channel.

I believe you need to order the Fireground option Q445AB and it goes for $250 list per radio. That adds the channel announce as well as fireground accountability features for use with the Motorola fireground ...

RocketNJ

U need the Fireground option.

George

RocketNJ

Not sure but it does compress the wav file down quite a bit.

George

RocketNJ

Yes, you can record the wav files then compress them to mvf format and load them in the radio. Works well. Firefighters love it since they can have the radio under their turnout coat and not have to look at the radio to see what channel they are on.

If you go into the CPS help there is instructions ...

RocketNJ

Our old key that works in RSS works fine in CPS also. You have to browse the CPS to the folder containing the key and it will import the key.

George

RocketNJ

The flashcode determines what features are enabled. So a new flash is needed to go from analog to analog/Astro IMBE.

Think of the firmware as the radio operating system. A firmware upgrade may contain bug fixes and new basic radio features 9not to be confused with the flash options).

George

RocketNJ

Question is - have you tried to contact the seller for his DOA warranty??

George

RocketNJ

To answer your questions (as best I can). Yes, the radio will require a flash upgrade. not sure of the exact time but I would say several minutes (maybe others can give a better estimate of time).

Old vs new and APCO25. Depending on the age of the radio you may want to consider a firmware refresh ...

RocketNJ

I was referring to control channel data rate.

George

Some are for APCO25 9600 baud systems

Sorry for my pedantry, but APCO25 is 4800 baud.

It transmits 4800 symbols per second (the definition of "baud"), but 2 bits per symbol for 9600 bits per second.

Baud does NOT mean "bits per second" - it ...

RocketNJ

There are many bug fixes from version 1.5 to current version 4.5. Again not all the bug fixes would apply to how you use the XTS5000. Some are for APCO25 9600 baud systems, some for 3600 baud. There are also enhancements to the dsp which result in better decoded Astro audio. Another was the ...

RocketNJ

My original reply was a comment of a "brand new" radio with 2 yr old firmware. This may be misleading if someone were to purchase the radio thinking it has the latest firmware.

A more accurate description would be a NOS (new old stock) XTS5000.

There are numerous bug fixes and new features that ...

RocketNJ

a brand new OLD radio! Version 1.5 is OLD. Figure you'll need a host/dsp refresh right off the bat. Many enhancement/bug fixes since v1.5, especially if you want to listen to Astro audio.

George

RocketNJ

Thanks for the correction. We don't have any of the UHF range 2's

George

RocketNJ

Yes, 380-470 is the "Q" model. The range 2 is 450-512.

George

RocketNJ

I know the Astro Spectra Plus can be programmed through the mic connector using a special riubless cable.

George

RocketNJ

If you are not interested my friend would be. I've sent you a PM.

Some people have stated that the new CPS 4.0 will read an alpha radio that previously required the alpha CPS. I have not confirmed this as I do not have any alpha radios.

George

RocketNJ

700/800.

George

RocketNJ

240? Sounds like inside job.

George

RocketNJ

The unit was fine. We didn't get any but we did get to test it.

It makes for a nice field command post,

George

RocketNJ

I've had a chence to have one demo'ed to us. XTVA with a power amp amp, speaker, and display mic in a suitcase.

Connect to a cigarette lighter power and uses a mag mount antenna.

George

RocketNJ

Thanks for the clarification.

George

RocketNJ

When that battery is connected to an XTS5000 it would no longer display the battery percentage remaining. Also when you charge it in an Impress charger after that it will not recondition the battery if needed.

George

RocketNJ

Also the first time the Impress battery is charged in a non-Impress charger the battery loses it's Impress abilities and will need to go to Rockford for repair.

George

RocketNJ

PM sent.

And the GE/Star signalling has been replaced by Q52 for the 5Ks.

George

RocketNJ

Isn't FL a MA/COM system? I thought FL dumped the Moto system.

See this quote:

"From MA/COM Press Release:

Tallahassee, Fla., – Sept. 10, 2004 — Florida’s Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) weathered two major hurricanes, operating successfully during Hurricanes Charley, Frances and ...

RocketNJ

We've got a mixed mode system with both active analog and Astro users. From our experience we have found that Astro maintains full readablility (DAQ3 or better audio) further than analog. An analog signal that is 60% quieting (noisy) is full copy in Astro. Our users prefer the Astro over analog ...

RocketNJ

Also the alignment should be checked on a problem unit, just to make sure they are in alignment.

What version host/dsp?

The XTS5000 radios have better rx and tx specs than the 3000s.

George

RocketNJ

I can assure you they DO exist. We use them.

It is a specialized feature for a particular agency.

George

RocketNJ

You would also need to know the Astro network ID if it does not use the standard 293 ID.

Also if it is a trunked system there are more parameters you will need.

Best bet is if you are authorized to use the radio on the system then have the person who does the radio programming take care of it as ...

RocketNJ

The flashcode is second digit from left and FPP is a "2".

The host/dsp you are referring to is for the 3k, not 5k. Current host/dsp for 5k is 4.51. Ours are 4.0 firmware and are FPP compatible.

I do not know if it a field upgradeable option since ours arrived that way. I understand only certain ...

RocketNJ

the shield/keyboard assembly for modem III.

George

RocketNJ

I believe Cranford has or had a contract with Warner Communications. They should have the proper software and hardware to program the radios.

Or try ESS in Kearney.

George

RocketNJ

From what I remember you can have more than 15 banks as long as the total number of channels in the banks does not exceed 255.

George

RocketNJ

it is ribless in that it does not require an external rib box.

George

RocketNJ

There is no way to tell if a radio has a "alpha" codeplug that requires developmental CPS to read/write. However the alpha radios floating around all have the 123ABC s/n and have version 2.20 firmware.

WHile there are radios that do not require the alpha CPS that have the 123ABC s/n and also have 2 ...

RocketNJ

And don't forget the 2500/5000 radios use a different programming cable (ribless USB or serial).

So new CPS AND new programming cable = $$$

George

RocketNJ

You are dumping a model 2 codeplug into a model 3??

George

RocketNJ

What if you put the 3k into digital carrier squelch? Can it receive the 5k then?

If not then I'd suspect an alignment problem with the 5k. Recheck the mod comp and deviation adjustments.

Also make sure the channel bandwidth is set correctly on both radios (either 2.5kHz or 5kHz)

George

RocketNJ

It would be easier and not much more $$$ to get a battery off Ebay rather than rebuild it.

The output voltage of the battery is 7.5 volts so you would need to build a voltage regulator into the shell of the old battery. Don't forget heat dissapation for the regulator!

George

RocketNJ

That is the two position concentric.

Make sure you do not have any other switch, button, or menu item set as scan.

If you have secure you'll need to make sure al channels are set to either clear or secure and not select as secure normally uses the concentric for selectable secure.

George

RocketNJ

We use the CPS on XP without a problem.

George

RocketNJ

So, was the crossover changed or was it fed an incorrect personality at one time?

Either way at least you got it working.

George

RocketNJ

What is the bandsplit of the radio? Judging from your initial post it looks like 403-470.

Can you see if the flashcode in the radio matches the label on back? That would be a quick indication if someone loaded a different personality ointo the radio, possibly corrupting the VCO crossover.

George

RocketNJ

sounds like the VCO crossover freq is wrong. Was this force fed another personality to get more options by chance?

George

RocketNJ

You guys made my night!

ROTFLMAO

George

RocketNJ

A scanner might be better for you for monitoring. The Pro 96 or Unindes 296/96 decode digital Astro and can receive a much wider range or frequencies (low band, VHF, UHF, 800, 900 MHz for example). They are esier to program, do not require expensive software/hardware to program, and there are sites ...

RocketNJ

As another user pointed out, I've left off some important steps!

You will need to change to computer name to match the op position in the Elite server. If the server is configured as a domain controller then you will also need to remove the computer and add it back to the domain. This may be more ...

RocketNJ

Try resetting the COIM board also.

To narrow it down you can swap PCs between op positions (if you have more than one op). This will narrow it down to a pc issue or something else.

If it is a pc issue then restore the workstation pc from the recovery cd and reinstall the Elite software. Make sure ...

RocketNJ

I think going from conventional to SmartZone was around $750 list. Best thing is to contact your local Motorola sales rep once you get the radio.

George

RocketNJ

If it is a legit radio you can purchase a SmartNet to SmartZone flash upgrade from Motorola. It is not cheap.

George

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