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Was there any firmware released along with this CPS? More specifically, firmware for the XPR6550 or XPR4550? Latest version I have is R01.08.10

Thanks,

Jerry

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Well I ordered and replaced the display with "7285726C04 - Astro25 Display LCD - XTS 2500" as noted above and I am still having this same issues. We then thought it could possibly be a firmware issue so the radio received a bump and still the same issue... Anyone have any suggestions??? As...

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Gotcha, thanks guys, sounds like I'm all set with what I have...

Host: R07.71.07
DSP: N08.03.05
ECM: R03.43.00

Always a pleasure...

Regards,

Jerry - W2GLD

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Thank you all who have replied and as for my issues, or what I thought were issues with the DES-XL, I am told that this is normal operation and the radios have been tested and appear to be working fine. I do however have one more question regarding this though. What is the purpose for the firmware r...

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Actually I am having an issue with the DES-XL portion. All transmissions appear to sound off frequency or distored. On the DES-OFB side of the house, it appears to work flawlessly. Anyone have any suggestions on this??? Also, I wasn't aware that the ECM modules could not be firmware flashed, so if t...

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Does anyone know what the latest ECM firmware revision is for the XTS3000 series DES-XL & DES-OFB modules??? I currently have two identical XTS3000 radios with the DES-XL/DES-OFB modules installed. The radios are running what I beleive to be the latest firmware HOST/DSP, but I think that the ECM...

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Okay here's a little more insight that we can all share in. After taking a closer look at the two basic service manuals (XTS2500 & XTS5000 series) I noticed a discrepancy in the part number of the display module contained with certain model radios. For example, in the XTS5000 service manual unde...

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Alex, Thanks for the response and I do understand that the Panter88 radios do not qualify for the SRN, however that is the only reference I could find on MOL with regards to these correct part numbers since the basic service manual only calls out the "C04" display module and nothing else. ...

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I recently purchased a used Motorola XTS2500i UHF-R2 from Panter88 on eBay and of course it appears to have a display issue. I have read over SRN-1450, however they do NOT outline the correct part number for the UHF-R2 models. I am thinking that the UHF-R1 part number containing the C03 would be cor...

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My questions have been answered by ESCOMM, thanks and please close as complete...

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I am about to purchase a Motorola XTS2500i radio from Panter88 and I have a couple of quick questions. 1. Are high capacity lithium-ion batteries available for this radio and if so, what are the Motorola part numbers??? 2. What is the standard belt clip for this radio? I believe that it is the 2&quo...

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Thank you all who have replied. I though that the only "Whore Flash" was the one put out by that fellow "Nick" years ago which was the "591008-4F1E00-9" flash code. Now this other flashcode is a "Whore Flash" as well??? How can this be since I have seen this e...

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Hello all, Does anyone know what the latest revision host/dsp/ucm is for the Motorola XTS3000 model??? Also, what is an acceptable going rate for a UHF Model III, in band split: 403 to 470MHz., with a flashcode of: 599108-1C5E00-1, in good to excellent condition??? Finally, is there anything I shoul...

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The issue is resolved, it was a code plug issue and a new one from the factory was loaded and all is corrected. Thanks...

Jerry

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Bob,

Thanks for this information, I have given it a try but it ends up with the same results... I agree, perhaps it's a radio issue and I should just send it back... It's a shame too, anyone else have an 800MHz. radio that I can use as a trunker receiver???

Thanks,

Jerry - K8GLD

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Bob, thank you for the insight and I was indeed aware of the issues of running the RSS in a Windows environment however I just wanted to let everyone know that I had tried that as well... The PC I am using is fairly older hardware, it is a IBM ThinkPad 390, with a 233 MHz. Intel Pentium II Processor...

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Okay well there must be something else wrong here then. I am now trying to use RSS version R06.00.03 and I can read the code plug data, however when I try to do anything with it (i.e. save, modify, etc.) the RSS crashes and displayes the following: run-time error R06003 - integer divide by 0 I recei...

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Sir, thank you for the reply. Could you please explain the "leaky caps" issue a little more??? I only plan to use the radio as a conventional 800MHz. receiver to watch the trunked data from the control channel, nothing more... Is this an issue??? Also, I am searching as suggested but still...

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Does anyone know what the last release of the Motorola Spectra Mobile RSS was? I have R05.03.00, and I am trying to program my radio but I keep crashing the DOS 6.22 machine with weird hex errors. I can read the radio but when I try to archive and edit anything it goes haywire on me. On another note...

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Can someone please advise which progamming cable I need buy or make for a Motorola ASTRO Spectra, Model# D04UJH9PW3AN, using the W3 Control Head??? High Power or Low Power (Given this is a Mid-Power Unit) Also, what is the latest revision CPS for these units? I think it's R05.02.00 but I am not 100%...

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Does anyone know what the latest Host/DSP revision if for the ASTRO Spectra radios??? I have just purchased a unit that is using the W3 control head with the following and I am wondering if it's worth sending it into the depot for a refresh. Unit's current version is: R11.00.01 N07.03.06 Thanks, Jer...

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Thank you for the reply. As I realize that the standard antenna is much easier on the connector, have you actually tried and done any signal comparisons on the fringe edges of your system to see if there actually is any difference???

Thanks,

Jerry

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I have been pondering this question for some time and perhaps someone out here has some information that could help me answer this. We have several 800MHz. XTS series radio in our department with various antennas being used. Does anyone know which one really works the best? Our radios are all on the...

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FYI:

I have R07.71.00 in several ASTRO Sabers and XTS3000's and it does not require manditory affiliation either, only the newer series radio require this manditory affiliation type, models such as the XTS5000, XTS2500, MT1550, etc.

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Yes, the an IMBE, 1-Meg. ASTRO Saber radio will work on the P25 (9600 Baud) APCO-25 (ASTRO 25) systems. We have many of them on the air here in Michigan on the MPSCS Statewide system. You will need the appropriate flashcode as others have mentioned as well as a particular version of firmware, which ...

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The 800MHz. ASTRO Saber radios with 1-Meg. boards are indeed rebandable. Contact Motorola support and request a "Estimate of Upgrade Form" and all you'll need to do is fill out the form with as much of the information as you can possibly provide, fax it back to the number provided and they...

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This was actually a statement from several of the Motorola engineers in Schaumburg...

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As an update, I was able to get the depot to admit their mistake and they corrected the issue without any pain at all. I received the radio back from the depot today with the following: Host: R07.71.00 DSP: I08.03.03 UCM: R02.12 (DVP-XL) Flashcode: 540008-0004000-3 The depot was VERY good to work wi...

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Still looking if anyone can help? The Flashcode doesn't need to be exact, however I would like to retain the IMBE, MDC, Soft-ID, and Digital ID features. Someone please help???

Thanks...

Jerry - K8GLD

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I am attempting a Model II to Model III conversion of my VHF XTS3000 radio and I require a new code plug/s-record to plug into my radio... Here is my radios current information: Model# H09KDF9PW7BN (136MHz. to 174MHz.) Serial# 620ACCxxxx Flashcode: 599108-145E00-1 Host: R07.71.00 DSP: N08.03.03 EMC:...

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I have a VHF XTS3000, Model II that I have been trying to find someone to convert for me. It has the latest firmware: R07.71 and DSP: R08.03.03. I would like to add the MDC options, Digital ID Display, and Soft ID if possible as well. Currently my Flashcode is: 100001-000000-7 Is there anyone here t...

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I appreciate your comments. However, the radio did NOT need a new vocon, unless they caused an issue with it. This radio, prior to going to the depot was a fully functional IMBE 1-Meg. SmartZone radio. All they were suppose to do was a alignment and firmware refresh to make the radio "rebanding...

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Here's an interested note on the wonderful Motorola Depot in El Paso, TX... I sent off another Motorola ASTRO Saber III 800MHz. (1-Meg.) radio to the depot a few weeks ago and here's what I got back. Can anyone make any sense of this??? Radio sent to depot with: Host: R05.60.04 DSP: I06.05.02 Flashc...

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The board was a 1-meg prior to shipping it to the depot.

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I recently sent off my 800MHz. ASTRO Saber III to the El Paso Depot and it has returned with the latest firmware of R07.71.00 and DSP R08.03.03 The radio is indeed a 1-Meg, however several Bat Laber's advised me that it wasn't, regardless of what I mentioned in my postings regarding the radios specs...

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Victor, sorry I don't mean to be snotty, I am just frustrated. In the CPS, the rebanded box is indeed checked. However, reading all of the posts on batlabs indicate that I need host R07.xx or higher to support rebanding. When speaking with Motorola, they advise me that R06.71.00 does not support the...

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Well first off, I am looking to add the Q361 option, which is the 9600 baud P25 control channel. Second, I am on the phone with the depot right now, and they are stating that the lastest firmware for P-25 system users is Host: R06.71.00 DSP: N08.03.03 What's interesting is that I just received an XT...

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Yeah, thanks and I do understand the 700MHz. has nothing to do with that. My question was simple, what is the lowest firmware revision that supports 9600 Baud P-25 Trunking and is still okay for the rebanding of the NSPAC channels, etc. The ASTRO Saber and XTS3000 as I recall, can ONLY accept a cert...

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While I appreciate the response, I have also taken the time to read each of the postings contained in the knowledge base and could not find the answers to these questions.

I guess I will have to call the depot and see if I can get answers out of them.

Thanks anyhow...

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Still looking for rebanding information on the R06.24.00 firmware revision. Does this firmware support rebanding? If NOT, what version does that supports 9600 Baud P-25 Trunking???

Thanks...

Jerry - K8GLD

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I just verified one of our Motorola XTS3000 radios which is also on the P25 system here in Michigan, the firmware release in this radio is: R06.24.00 and this unit just returned from the depot about a month ago or so. My final question would be, does R06.24.00 support rebanding??? I ask because when...

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The radio is already a 1 Meg board. All I need is the latest firmware update and Flash upgrade for the P25 trunking.

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Question 1: What is the latest firmware release for 800MHz. ASTRO Saber III Radios? Currently I am at: R05.60.04 and DSP: R06.05.02 I have an XTS3000 which just returned from the depot and it's firmware is: R07.71.00 Question 2: Does the depot still accept ASTRO Saber's to update firmware and Flashc...

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I recently aquired a left over demo radio from a Motorola vendor. The radio is an Astro Saber I (Model# H04KDC9PW5AN) Currently, I do not know that the software version, etc. are on the radio because I have not made/purchased a programming cable at this time. The radio is in mint condition, sounds g...

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Does anyone know of any issues with the "Nick Whore, 591008-4F1E00-9" FLASHcode that is in most XTS-3000 radios. I realize that some features are not compatible with one another and that it could pose a problem if in fact the radio needed to go back in for service and so on but I am wonder...

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While I appreciate you comment about purchasing a scanner there is no need to be rude in the comments regarding the CDM radios. They are fine radios for what I need and as for buying a scanner, it would be nice to have something in my truck that's one piece without having all the "wacker's"...

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Thanks for the update. You would think that as long as these radios have been on the market that something would surface soon. Hopefully very soon... Thanks for the info.

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Hello all, I am looking for some assistance with an "Out-of-Band" modification for my CDM-1550 LS + UHF mobiles. I have two of these radios and the majority of my transmitting time is within the specified range of the factory radio however when I travel into New York City I would like to b...

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Try switching to Sirius where the satellites are directly over the U.S. not off from the equator. XM has to fill in their coverage with a host of half-assed "analog" repeaters. Sirius has much better sound quality as well and sports...

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I am currently looking at buying an HT-1550xls radio to go along with my mobile radios. I am using CPS, Version 6 and I am trying to find out if I can indeed go out of band on both. My mobiles are a low split (403-470Mhz.) and the HT-1550 I am looking at is (450-520MHz.) Can this indeed be done? Any...

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