Motorla XTNID

TheDoc · 22-09-2008 3:34pm #1

My motorola radio just arrived. With alot of talk about comms going on in game sites and around the net I thought I should point out this.

I bought mine from

http://stores.ebay.com/THE-HIGH-STREET-ONLINE

It cost me 135 euro delivered. And it came with an EXTRA battery.
Radio, charger, charger plugs, belt clip and two batteries. I couldnt believe seeing two batteries in fairness. I was having a look at this radio in a place in town and it was rrp at €300 and spare batteries were €80. So I got a whopper bargain.

You can contact the guy and he can do deals on 2 or more, really owrth looking into.

Ive been testing it out and its a proper radio, excellent quality and a tremendous bit of kit. However the manual does leave alot to be desired.

Does anyone know why I might be able to send voice signal, but not able to receive it. I am sending fine just not receiving. Doing this through my xtn and a lidl radio. Also I do not know how to get subchannels on the XTN (if there is any)

Also theres some commands for like iMic and mic, and i dont know what they do, the manual doesnt say.

I know a few peeps around here have them and would love some info, cheers.

And im chuffed with the purchase.

Dar · 22-09-2008 3:49pm

AFAIK most higher spec radios let you specify separate transmit and receive channels, so you'll need to check that they are both set to the same channel.

fayer · 22-09-2008 3:58pm

Doc,

I have one of these, Il give you a lesson when I see you. Their a nightmare to use !

Beast ASI · 22-09-2008 4:05pm

[DM]-TheDOC- wrote: »

Also I do not know how to get subchannels on the XTN (if there is any)

I've had mine for about 8-9months and I still can't remember how to do it :P - I'm sure it's damn simple and it's probably glaringly obvious in the manual but still!

fayer · 22-09-2008 4:07pm

Hold down the PTT and the first button below it when powering up, that will let you edit the channels.

Savage radio tho!

Hivemind187 · 22-09-2008 4:10pm

Got one of these myself. they are beastly to get your head around the controls but they are totally brilliant radios.

Dr_Pepper · 22-09-2008 4:16pm

Looking to get one of these myself,
You guys got any headsets with em that you recommend?

TheDoc · 22-09-2008 4:22pm

think fayer mentioned a striker headset is pretty cool

Yeah steve man i defo need a lesson man

Really dieing to get to a skirmish now and try all my gear out :P

Beast ASI · 22-09-2008 4:22pm

I use a Cavalry Bowman replica with mine and it works very very well.

Puding · 22-09-2008 4:28pm

I use a Cavalry Bowman replica with mine and it works very very well.

would also like to recommend the cavalry bowmans

Fyr.Fytr · 22-09-2008 4:36pm

You sure thats the right seller? He has nothing for sale!

Chuck the Buck · 22-09-2008 4:37pm

Fyr.Fytr wrote: »

You sure thats the right seller? He has nothing for sale!

Well other than a shed load of sky remotes and some dodge looking power tools!:pac:

Fyr.Fytr · 22-09-2008 4:51pm

Am i missing something then this is the screen i get when i click the link

my.php?image=ebay1bv5.jpg

TheDoc · 22-09-2008 5:53pm

all his stock is sold out, he refreshes every week or two, or you can directly ask him for one.

Its a bargain if he does get more, and i found out how to work it and my god the sound quality is amazing.

I'm not sure on the bowmans, in my view they look a bit stupid, and i wear a helmet so would be interested to see how it works, i just think having a mic across my face would be more annoying and silly looking then a throat mic for example.

Might look into it more.

Chuck the Buck · 22-09-2008 5:54pm

Click the link to the http://stores.ebay.co.uk/THE-HIGH-STREET-ONLINE store. No sign that I could see of any radios.

Fyr.Fytr · 22-09-2008 6:33pm

Working now ta.

TheDoc check out this seller for throat mics, i have the heavy duty one its class

http://stores.ebay.ie/panstar2628_Throat-Vibration-Mic-Phone_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ17152485QQftidZ2QQtZkm

What type of connection is on the radio for headsets/mics?

fayer · 22-09-2008 7:43pm

its the GP300 connection, 2 pin

http://www.iasus-concepts.com/nt/compatibility.htm
Shows a pic of all the connections for headsets.

Fyr.Fytr · 22-09-2008 10:24pm

fayer wrote: »

its the GP300 connection, 2 pin

http://www.iasus-concepts.com/nt/compatibility.htm
Shows a pic of all the connections for headsets.

nice one have one of these connectors for my throath mic so will be looking into it

http://www.ixcessory.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=I&Category_Code=XTM880D4 Same as mine but more connection options, do what i did buy off ebay and got to this place for accessorys as they just give u the throathmic and connector no fingger ptt or anything

DisasterIRL · 24-09-2008 11:54am

Anybody know if Motorola talk about radio is any use?

http://www.rsov.com/index.php?target=products&product_id=2025

I was thinking about getting a set in 53 degrees north, a set of two for 70, but only one charger, also only 10 hours standby life and 8km range with no buildings or trees so I am skeptical t say the least.

fayer · 24-09-2008 11:56am

DisasterIRL wrote: »

Anybody know if Motorola talk about radio is any use?

http://www.rsov.com/index.php?target=products&product_id=2025

Wont work with any radio used in Ire, I got one, their not 446, and i would guess need a licence.

Steve

DisasterIRL · 24-09-2008 12:00pm

Nice one for the quick reply what do you think about the other set I was talking about?

fayer · 24-09-2008 12:06pm

DisasterIRL wrote: »

Nice one for the quick reply what do you think about the other set I was talking about?

What make and model are they?

Steve

Fyr.Fytr · 09-01-2009 12:10am

Sorry to dig this up, but i just got one of these, and like doc can transmit but not recieve, any help please gents

Tommyboy71 · 09-01-2009 2:07am

If all else fails, go to ebay. I got a user manual sent to me electronically. It is for an XTN but it might work for you.

If anyone else is interested just PM me an email address and I will send it to you.

I just hope I saved it correctly now.:D

fayer · 09-01-2009 10:05am

If its the xtnID its a bit of a pain. Display is not very clear. the number it shows is a preset, you need to hold down the PTT and button 1 below it while powering up to enter the edit menu, from their you can set channel and sub channel.

Pain in the ass, but very good radio, I have one and it have survived the wars, and bottom of rivers.

Utreg · 09-01-2009 10:56am

The Cavalvy Headsets are brilliant. Very comfy and you can still hear suroundings well. They fit under helmets.

I have a throatmike as well, but if you wear it for long periods (especially at a MilSim) it gets a tad uncomfy when you are sweating and the strap starts to rub your skin a bit.

NakedDex · 09-01-2009 11:10am

I've used both Cav and throat mics and I have to say, I kind of prefer the throat mic. I splashed out and got the Iasus NT2 which is a cracking piece and very comfortable. I've seen a fair few uncomfortable ones though, you have to spend a few bob to get the comfortable ones.
The Cav I use is also great, but I find it pulls a bit on my glasses so I don't wear it so much.

Fyr.Fytr · 09-01-2009 12:32pm

fayer wrote: »

If its the xtnID its a bit of a pain. Display is not very clear. the number it shows is a preset, you need to hold down the PTT and button 1 below it while powering up to enter the edit menu, from their you can set channel and sub channel.

Pain in the ass, but very good radio, I have one and it have survived the wars, and bottom of rivers.

Thanks steve much obliged

EDIT: working fine now, youd think they'd give you a better manual with such a bloody complicated thing wouldnt you

Motorla XTNID

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