Firmware upgrade HT1250
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Firmware upgrade HT1250
I'm looking to get my UHF HT1250's firmware updated to the latest version. I would also like the radio tested. Does anybody here perform these services? Our PD just upgraded to UHF and I need to make sure the radio is upgraded and tested. I already programmed it with CPS 0.6.04AA software.
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In short, any Motorola Service Shop should be able to help you. Finding one in your area should be as easy as opening up the yellow pages. Let us all know what you find out.
Good Luck,
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You will also need a frimware key from /\/\ (Sorry, I dont have the part # handy). it is a DB25 M to F, with a switch on the side. If you have access to Motorola-On-Line with the proper subscription, you can even download the latest frimware from there!The Professional series radios can have firmware upgrades programmed using the RIB-less cable, EXCEPT when upgrading from version R01.XX.XX firmware, in which case a RIB and RIB to radio cable must be used.
In short, any Motorola Service Shop should be able to help you. Finding one in your area should be as easy as opening up the yellow pages. Let us all know what you find out.
Good Luck,
-WEC
We can do it for you. It would be 25.00 for the first unit & 5.00 for the second. Shippng/Handling would also apply. You may find that your local dealer/MSS would be more reasonable by the time you factor in shipping.
We would also need to know if you're utilizing MDC decode on any modes (so we don't have to review all your programming). The baseband offset resets to factory default values when flashing. If you have MDC decode enabled, it shifts the baseband offset up in and you'll hear PL buzz in the Rx audio. We'd reset the baseband offset with the tuner software (included in the CPS package) if you do.
We would also need to know if you're utilizing MDC decode on any modes (so we don't have to review all your programming). The baseband offset resets to factory default values when flashing. If you have MDC decode enabled, it shifts the baseband offset up in and you'll hear PL buzz in the Rx audio. We'd reset the baseband offset with the tuner software (included in the CPS package) if you do.
Do you mean FLASHport upgrades for MTS/MCS & Astro stuff? If so, a dealer CAN get it, but it's a much more complicated process which will involve Motorola as well.Fuel4300 wrote:Can flash upgrades also be obtained from the dealer level or only firmware?
Thanks,
Mike
Todd
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Sorry, I should have been more specific. If I have an astro portable that I would like to have the firmware upgraded to support new encryption modules (for example) and I do not want to purchase any addition FLASHport options, according to this post, I deal scrictly with the dealer.wavetar wrote:Do you mean FLASHport upgrades for MTS/MCS & Astro stuff? If so, a dealer CAN get it, but it's a much more complicated process which will involve Motorola as well.Fuel4300 wrote:Can flash upgrades also be obtained from the dealer level or only firmware?
Thanks,
Mike
Todd
If I want to add options (H14 Digital ID Display for example) to my astro portable does this hold true?
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Mike
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Boomer-all HT1250's come with MDC1200, regardless of firmware version, it just needs to be programmed for the functions.boomer632 wrote:I have firmware version R03.xx. I dont have MDC yet, but our dispatch will be installing an identifier board in the near future. I think the latest version is R05.08.07 right?
If you have version 3.xx, you have most of the fixes that plagued initial builds of the HT1250. Most of the subsequent upgrades handled small, incremental things that most people would never notice. That said, I upgrade all radios that come in as a matter of course.
The newest version is 5.09.02.
Tony
Upgrading the firmware for the MTS/MCS/Astro series is also done through the FLASHport procedure, regardless of whether you're adding options or not.Fuel4300 wrote:Sorry, I should have been more specific. If I have an astro portable that I would like to have the firmware upgraded to support new encryption modules (for example) and I do not want to purchase any addition FLASHport options, according to this post, I deal scrictly with the dealer.wavetar wrote:Do you mean FLASHport upgrades for MTS/MCS & Astro stuff? If so, a dealer CAN get it, but it's a much more complicated process which will involve Motorola as well.Fuel4300 wrote:Can flash upgrades also be obtained from the dealer level or only firmware?
Thanks,
Mike
Todd
If I want to add options (H14 Digital ID Display for example) to my astro portable does this hold true?
Thanks,
Mike
Todd
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Tony Soprano wrote:Boomer-all HT1250's come with MDC1200, regardless of firmware version, it just needs to be programmed for the functions.boomer632 wrote:I have firmware version R03.xx. I dont have MDC yet, but our dispatch will be installing an identifier board in the near future. I think the latest version is R05.08.07 right?
If you have version 3.xx, you have most of the fixes that plagued initial builds of the HT1250. Most of the subsequent upgrades handled small, incremental things that most people would never notice. That said, I upgrade all radios that come in as a matter of course.
The newest version is 5.09.02.
Tony, I actually have R05.01.00. I meant that we havent started using MDC yet. I noticed on new 1250's there is an option to view the scan list. Mine doesnt have that. I also need the radio tested / tuned. Are you able to perform these services.
Tony
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Boomer-All HT1250's are capable of viewing, and altering the scan list if so programmed. Yours probably does not have this enabled.
What is the radio's serial number? If you don't want to post it here, PM me off the board. Or post the fifth and sixth characters, ex: 749x--xxxx.
Your radio could still be under warranty.
If it is not, I could perform applicable SRN bulletins, upgrade your firmware, perform complete operatonal check and aligment, and make your scan list programmable for one hour of labor, or $75.00 plus shipping back to you.
Let me know if this is something you want to pursue.
Tony
What is the radio's serial number? If you don't want to post it here, PM me off the board. Or post the fifth and sixth characters, ex: 749x--xxxx.
Your radio could still be under warranty.
If it is not, I could perform applicable SRN bulletins, upgrade your firmware, perform complete operatonal check and aligment, and make your scan list programmable for one hour of labor, or $75.00 plus shipping back to you.
Let me know if this is something you want to pursue.
Tony
View scan list was a menu item added in one of the recent firmware upgrades. This was added to reduce confusion amongst operators---and it was. You can view your existing scan list, on your radio, by selecting "delete entry" menu. When in that menu, scrolling through the modes to delete is your current scan list. The "view list" menu is the same thing--but does not give the option to delete an entry.
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