APX 8.00.01 now out

[MSS-Dave]

Showed on MOL on 5/11. Titled "With Radio Management"....?

Still working on getting it downloaded, 1.3 Gb on this bad boy. Have no idea what's new unless someone else can post up the details...

Dave

[N4DES]

I did the d/l and install. The radio reads and writes even faster than version 7 but haven't had time to research the Radio Management stuff yet.

Info can be found here:
http://www.motorolasolutions.com/promo/ ... .00.00.htm

[N4DES]

And now firmware 08.00.00 is on MOL.

[rc50won]

And in the notes under: New Radio Features Supported

- UHF Range 1 Spectrum Change

Anyone care to elaborate? Is this the first narrow band hook?

Marshall

[radioinstl]

Anyone having problems with the Radio Management install? I keep getting a failure. It cant find a file. The file is there but with out the .exe extention.

[MSS-Dave]

Here is the summary for the Firmware release...

Radio Release Notes – Subscriber Release 7.12 - May 2012
APX 7000/7000XE/6000/6000XE/6000Li/4000, 7500/6500/6500Li
New Version: Host/DSP – R08.00.00, CH – R14.00.00, Secure – R01.02.02
Bluetooth Option Board – R04.00.00
Old Version: Host/DSP – R07.00.10, CH – R13.00.01, Secure – R01.02.02
Bluetooth Option Board – R03.00.01
CPS Version: R08.00.01
New/Replacement Products:
Abstract: APX7000XE new models
System Platforms Affected: All
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: This firmware version supports APX7000XE Model 3 dual-band portables in the following band combinations; 7/800/UHF Range 1, 7/800/UHF Range 2,7/800/VHF, VHF/UHFR1, VHF/UHFR2, UHFR1/UHFR2.
Abstract: APX4000 new models
System Platforms Affected: All
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: This firmware version supports APX4000 in the VHF and UHF Range 2 bands.
Important Notes:
Abstract: UHF Range 1 APX6000 needs retune
System Platforms Affected: Any
Special Configurations: APX6000 or APX6000XE with UHF Range 1 capability
Description: Fielded APX6000/6000XE UHF R1 portable units, when upgraded to firmware version R06.00.00 or later from a version earlier than R06.00.00 need to be completely re-tuned. The tuning is needed to assure the proper operation and spec compliance of the radios. APX6000/6000XE UHF R1 radios shipped from the factory with R06.00.00 or higher will not need any retuning when future upgrades are applied.
Abstract: FLASH memory reorganization
System Platforms Affected: Any
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Release R07.00.00 implemented a reorganization of the FLASH memory in order to provide memory space for storing downloadable language packs, improvingPOP25 speed, and provide additional memory space for future feature development. This reorganization will affect FLASH upgrade speed and codeplug programming speed. In general, the download of codeplug/firmware information will be faster, allowing the user to disconnect the radio from the CPS sooner than in the past, and the radio will decompress and install the codeplug/firmware independently, without needing to be connected to the CPS. The radio will need to be allowed time to decompress and install the codeplug/firmware, during which all normal radio operation will be suspended, and the radio will display "Updating...". If power is removed during this process, it will restart upon the next power-up.
New Features:
Abstract: 2-Factor Authentication now supported
System Platforms Affected: P25 Trunked
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Users can quickly send and receive messages and run database queries directly from their data-enabled Motorola two-way radios. Federal mandate requires Two Factor Authentication when querying Federal and State data bases. Two-Factor Authentication enables customers to log on to secure systems and make queries when outside their vehicles. Therefore, responders can access local or external databases such as the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) using an RSA keyfob randomly generated passcode for authentication. Query and Two-Factor Authentication have CJIS security compliance.
Abstract: Dynamic Zone Programming now supported
System Platforms Affected: Any
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: This feature gives radio end-users the ability to program channels into predefined blank zones (called Dynamic zones) in the field without requiring CPS, computer or cable. A Dynamic Zone allows up to 16 dynamic channels to be stored. This allows users to collect their most-used channels into one Zone for greater convenience and quick access. This feature is not supported on top-display only portables (Model 1).
Abstract: Conventional Encrypted POP25 now supported
System Platforms Affected: APCO 25 Conventional
Special Configurations: Hardware Encryption capability required; Advanced Conventional Key (ACK) or an Advanced System Key (ASK) with OTAP/POP25 access also required.
Description: APX now supports the Over the Air Provisioning feature on Conventional channels.
Abstract: P25 Re-Affiliation now supported
System Platforms Affected: P25 Trunked
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Motorola APX radios now support the P25 standard method of re-affiliation after a long period of inactivity.
Abstract: Enhanced ADP Selective Radio Inhibit now supported
System Platforms Affected: Conventional and Trunking
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: This feature offers an option to do a key erase operation on ADP software encryption keys when the Selective Radio Inhibit command is received.
Abstract: Enhanced Zone Bank for Dual Display Portables now supported
System Platforms Affected: Any
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Allows the Enhanced Zone Bank feature (currently only available on top-display only models) to be used on Dual Display APX Portables.
Abstract: Accented characters now supported in some languages
System Platforms Affected: Any
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Accented character support has been implemented in all APX radios for Spanish, Portuguese and French, including text display and text entry. All text strings for Spanish, Portuguese and French have been retranslated to include accented characters where appropriate.
Abstract: APX Text Entry for Languages now supported
System Platforms Affected: Any
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Capability has been added to edit or type text into editable fields from Left-To-Right or Right- To-Left. Multi-tap shall be the default text entry method for all languages except Traditional Chinese, which uses the BoPoMoFo (BPMF) input method. Predictive Text Entry method shall also be supported but it is limited to the TMS application. The user shall be allowed to switch between the default mode and the predictive text mode. The enhanced string handling supports Hebrew, Russian and Traditional Chinese.
Issue Updates:
Abstract: ADP software encryption key data visible in CPS
System Platforms Affected: Any using ADP
Special Configurations: ADP in use User Symptom: Under certain unusual conditions, the encryption key data for ADP software encryption was visible in the CPS after reading a codeplug.
Description: This radio firmware issue has been resolved.
Abstract: Slow scan in Linear Simulcast
System Platforms Affected: APCO 25 Trunked or Conventional Simulcast
Special Configurations: N/A
User Symptom: When scanning LSM sites, APX radios may unmute to calls late or not at all.
Description: This firmware issue has been resolved. A codeplug workaround has been available that prevents the problem from occurring, but will no longer be needed.
Abstract: APX radios may display or send wrong date information in location updates
System Platforms Affected: P25 Trunked or Conventional, Data-enabled
Special Configurations: GPS feature in use
User Symptom: APX portable or mobile radios may either display the wrong date information in the LOC menu item or send in wrong date information in a location update packet. The incorrect date will always be a date in the future, and can occur occasionally if the radio is powered up in a location where there is no GPS coverage.
Description: This GPS chipset hardware issue has been resolved in the radio firmware.
Abstract: Inapplicable fields in codeplug causing subscriber error display
System Platforms Affected: Conventional
Special Configurations: Receive-only channel in use
User Symptom: Mobile or portable radio programmed for a receive-only channel, but when the radio user selects that channel, a “TX FREQ ERROR” message is displayed.
Description: This radio firmware issue has been resolved. A programming workaround was available that prevented the problem from occurring, but will no longer be needed.
Abstract: APX radio goes Out of Range in Simulcast
System Platforms Affected: P25 Trunking
Special Configurations: Simulcast sites in use (LSM)
User Symptom: APX subscribers may go out of range briefly when on a P25 Simulcast control channel in the presence of a significant noise source.
Description: This firmware issue has been significantly improved, but not completely eliminated.
Abstract: APX7000 “SITE” Menu item disappears when on competitive Trunked system
System Platforms Affected: Non-Motorola P25 Trunked Network
Special Configurations: N/A
User Symptom: When the radio has “Intra-WACN Roaming” set as the Coverage Type, the SITE Menu item will not be displayed.
Description: This firmware issue has been resolved. The SITE Menu item will now be displayed and operate as expected.
Abstract: APX radios intermittently reset at the beginning of a Secure TalkGroup call
System Platforms Affected: P25 Trunking
Special Configurations: N/A
User Symptom: APX radios will occasionally reset when first moving to the voice channel at the beginning of a Secure TalkGroup call.
Description: This radio firmware issue has been resolved.
CPS Release Notes APX 7000/7000XE/6000/6000XE, 7500/6500
New Version: R08.00.01
Old Version: R07.00.00
New Features:
Abstract: All new radio features and models supported
System Platforms Affected: N/A
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: All new features and models mentioned in Radio Release Notes are supported.
Abstract: Radio Management feature introduced
System Platforms Affected: Any
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: This feature allows customers to manage more than one radio to program, thus reducing fleet programming time and effort. Radio Management provides basic fleet mapping and management capabilities.
Radio management allows viewing, editing, sorting, grouping & filtering of: -Radio identity information -System information -Data profile information
With Radio Management, you can: -Share a codeplug template across multiple radios -Automatically apply codeplug template changes to all affected radios -Schedule programming jobs ahead of time
Radio Management supports wired USB connection to radios or through POP25.
NOTE: This version of Radio Management is limited to a database size of 100 radios.
Important Notes:
Abstract: FCC Narrowband mandate supported
System Platforms Affected: UHF and VHF
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Beginning January 1, 2011 the Federal Communications Commission will no longer accept applications for new wideband 25 KHz operations, or modifications of existing wideband 25 KHz stations that expand the authorized interference contour (19 dBu VHF, 21 dBu UHF). Per the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), this software will not allow the programming of the radio to operate on 25 KHz channel spacing for the impacted frequencies. This Customer Programming Software is intended for programming radios to be used in the United States of America (USA) to ensure compliance with the VHF and UHF narrowband mandate issued by the FCC. In summary, radio models submitted for FCC type acceptance on or after January 1, 2011, will not be allowed to be programmed for 25 kHz operation.
Known Problems:
Abstract: Voice Announcement
Description: Please note that when working with Voice Announcement for the APX radios, the 'Monitor On/Off' message will only be announced when changing a switch programmed to 'PL Disable', not when the Monitor button is pressed.
Work around: None
Abstract: Codeplug file corruption in email
Description: Sending codeplugs (files with .mc extension) via email can cause corruption.
Intermittently email applications will corrupt the codeplug file and make the file unusable by the CPS.
Work around: To avoid this issue, always zip your .mc files before emailing them.
Abstract: Error message while playing tutorials
Description: Intermittently an Adobe Flash Player error message appears when playing the tutorials. Please close this error window and the tutorial will continue to play.
Work around: None
Abstract: Parallel port iButton adapter phased out
Description: Our iButton vendor is phasing out support for the parallel port adapter DS1410E. Motorola will not support the parallel port iButton adapter on Windows 7 or x64 bit machines starting with version R05.00.00.
Work around: None
Abstract: Voice Announcement Converter Utility
Description: When using the Voice Announcement Converter Utility, multiple .mva(converted) files cannot be added back to the CPS when stored in 'All Users\Desktop' folder. This is a Microsoft restriction.
Work around: None
Abstract: Changing Screen Resolution Description: If changing the screen resolution while the CPS application is open, the changes may not fully take effect. Work around: The CPS must be restarted after the screen resolution has changed in order for the changes to fully take effect.
Abstract: Scan List field invalid Description: The 'Scan List -> General -> Priority Member 1' field will be marked invalid and appear in the Invalid Fields Report after an R05.00.00 version of a codeplug (MC) is opened or an R05.00.00 radio is read that has the Priority Member 1 field set to "<None>" or "<Unassigned>", the Dynamic Priority checkbox enabled and the Priority 1 - Type field set to "Fixed". Work around: To correct this condition, select a valid Scan List Member channel/mode for the current Scan List.
Abstract: Individual Call Max Target Ring Time field changed Description: Due to a change to the 'Individual Call Max Target Ring Time (sec)' field in the General Tab of the Trunking Wide node, when reading a radio in which this field was previously programmed to 'Infinite', this field will be displayed as '60' and invalid. Work around: Please re-select the desired value for this field.
Abstract: Safely Removing USB FLASHkeys
Description: Always use the Safely Remove Hardware icon when switching between USB FLASHkeys.
Work around: If FLASHport operation fails after switching USB FLASHkeys, try Safely Removing the FLASHkey by following this procedure: From the system tray, right click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon, and select Safely Remove Hardware. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. In the Hardware devices list, select the device "USB Host Adapter for 1-Wire Network using WinUSB" and click the Stop button. The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. Click OK to confirm. Once the device is stopped, a temporary message is displayed in the system tray stating that the device can now be safely removed from the system. Remove the FLASHkey from the USB port. Wait at least 5 seconds and reconnect the FLASHkey to the USB port.
Abstract: Launching tutorials
Description: Please note that when launching the tutorials, a single click is sufficient. Double-clicking might not work in certain operating system configurations.
Work around: None
Note:
Please see the CPS Readme.txt file and the CPS HELP for more detailed information.

Dave

[SmackDaddy]

Is it just me -- Or have they messed with the font again? Looks slightly different to me.

Cheers,
SD.

[APX Fed]

Hello all, brand new member here. I have been unable to update my APX7500 firmware from 4.00.25 to the recent 8 release. I have APX CPS version 8, and once I click "Refresh a Radio" and begin the sequence, it stops and states, "Upgrade folder path does not exist." I can read and write codeplug to the radio, so I have a good connection. Any suggestions?
Thanks

[N4DES]

Is it just me -- Or have they messed with the font again? Looks slightly different to me.

Cheers,
SD.

Yes it does....a lot smoother around the edges this time around. I like it.
Also added Zone letters on the top display from Zone A through F.

[N4DES]

Hello all, brand new member here. I have been unable to update my APX7500 firmware from 4.00.25 to the recent 8 release. I have APX CPS version 8, and once I click "Refresh a Radio" and begin the sequence, it stops and states, "Upgrade folder path does not exist." I can read and write codeplug to the radio, so I have a good connection. Any suggestions?
Thanks

Put the upgrade file on the desktop and then in the upgrade window, point it to the correct file.
It will take it from there.

[Bugs Bunny]

Had the same trouble. Did exactly what KS4VT suggested and it was a no go. After mucking around with it, decided to do a repair installation of the CPS and it then worked. Give it a try and see if it helps you.

Bugs

[caprice96]

Abstract: FCC Narrowband mandate supported
System Platforms Affected: UHF and VHF
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Beginning January 1, 2011 the Federal Communications Commission will no longer accept applications for new wideband 25 KHz operations, or modifications of existing wideband 25 KHz stations that expand the authorized interference contour (19 dBu VHF, 21 dBu UHF). Per the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), this software will not allow the programming of the radio to operate on 25 KHz channel spacing for the impacted frequencies. This Customer Programming Software is intended for programming radios to be used in the United States of America (USA) to ensure compliance with the VHF and UHF narrowband mandate issued by the FCC. In summary, radio models submitted for FCC type acceptance on or after January 1, 2011, will not be allowed to be programmed for 25 kHz operation.

So if you upgrade are you forced into 12.5kHz for all VHF and UHF?, some of the towns where I work still are 25kHz.

[resqguy911]

Abstract: FCC Narrowband mandate supported
System Platforms Affected: UHF and VHF
Special Configurations: N/A
Description: Beginning January 1, 2011 the Federal Communications Commission will no longer accept applications for new wideband 25 KHz operations, or modifications of existing wideband 25 KHz stations that expand the authorized interference contour (19 dBu VHF, 21 dBu UHF). Per the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), this software will not allow the programming of the radio to operate on 25 KHz channel spacing for the impacted frequencies. This Customer Programming Software is intended for programming radios to be used in the United States of America (USA) to ensure compliance with the VHF and UHF narrowband mandate issued by the FCC. In summary, radio models submitted for FCC type acceptance on or after January 1, 2011, will not be allowed to be programmed for 25 kHz operation.

So if you upgrade are you forced into 12.5kHz for all VHF and UHF?, some of the towns where I work still are 25kHz.

No. This only applies to new models like the APX4000 & 7000XEm3 (submitted for FCC type acceptance on or after January 1, 2011) etc

[w2sjw]

Unless I missed something here, the trunking scan member limit increased.

My main scan list now covers the three systems in my county, has 59 TGID's assigned, and still let me throw in another 8 conventional channels (dispatch & fireground ops).

Needless to say, I'm impressed!

[MikeOxlong]

You've always been able to include up to 10 conventional channels in a Multi-System Talkgroup scan list.

[w2sjw]

Thanks Mike - that I did not know...

[sjxts3000]

Had the same trouble. Did exactly what KS4VT suggested and it was a no go. After mucking around with it, decided to do a repair installation of the CPS and it then worked. Give it a try and see if it helps you.

Bugs

I just experienced this myself. I had APX CPS 8 and 9 installed. When I removed 8 two days ago (didn't need it any more), it removed some folders that 9 needs...Mainly the "Upgrade" folder. I think that's a blank folder that it just used during the upgrade. Nonetheless, I did a "repair installation" and that did the trick.