UNITYXG
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My question is, how are Flash Codes put onto Motorola radios? Is this something that is done at the factory for whenever someone places an order, and which specific flash codes they want on that order?
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How are Moto Flashcodes determined?
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You pay for options. It can be added when ordered or it can be bought and updated later by a dealer.
UNITYXG
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Ah very well! I was just curious. I see the Features in the codeplug but wasn't sure if that was something I could turn on or off in the CPS, which I now see that that it is not something I can change. Thank you for the replies!
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In the Motorola ecosystem, this is how they save money and make money.
The radios in a tier all come out with an equal physical feature set. By only enabling the features you need, you save money and time having, say, a dozen (or 500) radios all with your unique needs built up at the factory.
Later on, if you need to upgrade or add features, a Motorola dealer can simply take the radio in the back, and most times it's essentially a firmware uplift to add those features, instead of adding physical modules.
It's easy to look at this in a negative light, but, I like it better than having to keep a box of modules and blanks to tinker with radios. Especially when some modules wind up being as rare as hen's teeth.
The radios in a tier all come out with an equal physical feature set. By only enabling the features you need, you save money and time having, say, a dozen (or 500) radios all with your unique needs built up at the factory.
Later on, if you need to upgrade or add features, a Motorola dealer can simply take the radio in the back, and most times it's essentially a firmware uplift to add those features, instead of adding physical modules.
It's easy to look at this in a negative light, but, I like it better than having to keep a box of modules and blanks to tinker with radios. Especially when some modules wind up being as rare as hen's teeth.
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