XTS3000 UHF M2 ASK Removal; Help

[trafficcop]

I have 3 Motorola XTS3000s M2 that have the ASK activated on all. I need to be able to crack the ASK or take it out to program the radios. Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[tweiss3]

Unfortunately, there aren't many options.

1) call the department you bought them from and ask them if they can wipe them.

2) find a Motorola shop that has the tools around still, and they might be able to restore it to factory. Look on all the authorized radio shops for OhioMARCS and give the closest a call. Try Mobilcomm Inc. 1211 W. Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240(513) 742-5555

3) you can try a firmware update, but I'm not 100% sure that it clears the ASK, and you need more than the programming hardware.

4) call them a loss and circular file them? Motorola calls them EOL and won't even sell you the CPS anymore. Their response is to try and sell you an APX radio.

[trafficcop]

Thank you for the response, they are UHF, purchased online... I read some information about HEX editing?? I do have a smartrib, just need some specific directions.

[tweiss3]

It seems this question pops up on other websites about ever 6-10 weeks or so. This is what I have found, but have not tried it at all:

EDIT: I'll pm you the instructions I found

Historically, if you can find the files referenced above, you still have issues with current operating systems. Everyone who has tired it on their own lately has ended up utilizing option 4 and calling it a learning experience. I recommend you Give a few radio shops a call.

[gortex2]

To be honest a XTS3K is not worth the effort. In the past there was a tool for the XTS1500 and above but never worked on the 3K. Send them back to the seller or toss in box for parts.