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XTS5000 Firmware/Flashport

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Hello,
I am interested in learning what is required to preform firmware/flashport upgrades and what part numbers or what I would need to do with my MOL online accout to obtain the necessary equipment. Thank you for your help
 
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to legitimately upgrade firmware on the Astro 25 line, you need an iButton, an OEM USB or RS-232 programming cable (RKN-4105 is the USB version, RKN-4106 is the RS-232 cable), a subscription for Astro 25 CPS usually means you get the CVN files.

Flashport upgrades come on an iButton and the iButton is loaded with the flashes you order. You use your CPS and follow the instructions for upgrading a radio using the iButton containing the Flashport upgrades you ordered.

I would STRONGLY ADVISE watching the tutorials on "how to upgrade a radio" in your CPS help section, and read the documentation that comes with your upgrades.
 
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