APX7000XE/6000 Model 1.5 to 3.5

[APX8000XE]

Hello,
I have 2 questions, I have a APX7000XE and a 6000 (BN) Model 1.5, I would like to "upgrade" them to 3.5. I know I can do it on the 7000XE, it is on R14, but the 6000 is on R21. Is it possible to "upgrade" the 6000 since it's on R21?

My second question is what parts would I need to upgrade the 7000XE? If someone would be kind enough to list all the Parts/PN I need to be able to do this I would appreciate it.
Thank You

 

[n3obl]

7000 requires a different controller to do such an upgrade. 6000 just need software change with tools not discussed and new back chassis and housing.

 

[APX8000XE]

7000 requires a different controller to do such an upgrade. 6000 just need software change with tools not discussed and new back chassis and housing.

Can this controller be purchased? I've never done a 7000.

I know the 6000 requires a "tool", but from what I've gathered, after R17 that "tool" may brick the radio.

 

[GTR8000]

The 7000 cannot be converted.

 

[APX8000XE]

The 7000 cannot be converted.

Someone told me it can be done, I'll have to ask him how he did it then. Thanks

 

[GTR8000]

Good luck with that.

 

[K2NEC]

7000 needs a new VOCON board. Not gonna happen

 

[APX8000XE]

7000 needs a new VOCON board. Not gonna happen

Ok, so no go on the 7K then.

 

[n3obl]

7000 vocon are NLA from motorola

 

[APX8000XE]

If anyone knows what needs to be done to "upgrade" the 6000 and does not want to publicly discuss it, please PM me. Thanks

 

[n3obl]

Just need housing. Back chassis with display. And hit with software to change the model number and it will come alive.

 

[APX8000XE]

Just need housing. Back chassis with display. And hit with software to change the model number and it will come alive.

It's on Firmware R21.62.00, I was told after R17 it may brick.

 

[n3obl]

Well you need someone who has the special software to roll back codeplug version to use it. And I don't have it.