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Motorola xpr7550
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I think it only has a Cap + board doesn't it?
That is incorrect. All E-Series Enabled radios come with the 3000 mAH battery. The E-Series Capable radios come with the 2100 mAh. If you have an Enabled model that came with a 2100 mAh, then your dealer screwed you, and is probably selling the 3000 mAh that came from the factory to make an extra buck. You can call Motorola and confirm this yourself.
I'm guessing you actually have an E-Series Capable model (i.e. no Wi-Fi) and not the Enabled model. You seem very confused, in that there are actually 2 separate models of the E-Series radios. So you are right in that you can't assume that all E-Series radios come with the 3000 mAh battery. If you read my post again, you'll see that I never said that. I even make a 2nd note that I am referring to the Enabled model and not the Capable model.
MCore25 said:
Capable of...yes. With the E-Series Enabled model, it is included. Connect Plus and Capacity Max are optional on the others and must be purchased separately. Notice in my post, I said Enabled. The Capable model does not include Capacity Max.
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N4KVE
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I honestly do not know which E version I have. All I know is in the first page of the CPS, which lists the options in the radio, everything is "purchased". I don't use Bluetooth by the way, I just wanted to upgrade for free, & get 3 more years of warranty.
Here are the model numbers.
Capable:
AAH56JDN9WA1AN - VHF
AAH56RDN9WA1AN - UHF
Enabled:
AAH56JDN9RA1AN - VHF
AAH56RDN9RA1AN - UHF
The Capable models come with the IMPRES 2100T.
The Enabled models come with the IMPRES 3000T.
Got a link?
I suspect those radios have been reflashed to an Asian version of firmware which does allow FPP or they have third party software on the Option Board. The Asian firmware requires Depot to change the firmware and the Asian CPS to program the radio. At that point, the radio is no longer an XPR7550. It has been changed into the Asian equivalent of that.
I had forgot about the Option Board software but I think a lot of users found it very quirky and not reliable.
The FPP menu item the OP was asking about is not the same as the FPP in those videos.
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Capacity Plus doesn't require an Option Board.
The Option Board is generic, comes pre-installed on second gen radios and can be flashed with anything.
My radios all have Connect Plus trunking firmware on the Option Boards which I loaded using Connect Plus CPS.
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That's what it was. Connect Plus not Cap Plus. Whoops!
Is Bluetooth a option or built into every xpr7550?
Like if I bought a used one on eBay Bluetooth is a standard factory option or something to be purchased? Also the connect trunk option does that mean the radio is stuck in trunk mode? I just need to know what to radio to purchase that isnt going to require additional purchases....
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Like if I bought a used one on eBay Bluetooth is a standard factory option or something to be purchased? Also the connect trunk option does that mean the radio is stuck in trunk mode? I just need to know what to radio to purchase that isnt going to require additional purchases....
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Yes Bluetooth is standard on all XPR7550 radio's
The connect trunk is just an option on your radio. It doesn't mean that you are limited to that function it just means it is there if you want to use it.
N4KVE
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So are there hardware differences between the capable, & enabled, or just features when delivered, because my capable has been "upgraded" with every feature possible.
There are no hardware differences. It's all entitlement keys that control those features.
The general premise behind the Capable model is that instead of paying the additional price for the Enabled model, you can simply get the Capable and then purchase only the additional features that you need, thus saving money.
And honestly, sometimes it's just better buying the barebones Capable model, because you can spend the additional cash on extra batteries or accessories or what have you. The only reason you really need WiFi is if you don't have a bluetooth enabled computer. Sure, you can use the programming cable (and have to for firmware updates), but it's SO convenient to do it over the air. Capacity Max? Most people aren't going to use that.
Ah so if I dont have a programming cable I can use Bluetooth to program the radio. That is awesome because I have several Panasonic CF30, and CF31s with full features, Bluetooth, finger print scanner, gps, 4g that I have built from the ground up. Now I dont need to dred on buying a $100 programming cable. As for the E model I see no reason to spend $700 on that model when I am seeing the non E models om eBay for $500 or less.
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You'll need to borrow or buy a cable to setup Bluetooth on the radio and you'll need a cable for firmware updates.
jackel0228
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Has anyone gotten any use out of the GPS functionality on these devices? Is there a way to utilize it without having the expensive 3rd party software? Can you use MINS?
Ah man, ok thank you, I found a ham on eBay that makes cables for the radio and there only $20. Which isnt too bad
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What if he doesn't want firmware updates?
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It won't matter because he will still need a cable to set up Bluetooth initially.
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