Hello all I have a XTS5000 that i bought off of ebay, and I am looking to upgrade it to work with QCII I have host and dsp V07.00.00. My flash Code is 500008-000482-8. My question is will I be able to get the flash upgrade to include QCII or will they deny me because I bought a used radio?
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XTS5000 Flashcode question
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ILMRadioMan
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Generally speaking if the radio isn't "hot" then you can acquire flash upgrades.
You may not get the best deal, but you should be able to get it.
You may not get the best deal, but you should be able to get it.
fire_master_21
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you don't need a flash upgrade to use QCII. You need a firmware refresh. This should be around 75 bucks and can be handled by a motorola service shop that sells and services the high tier radios.
Ok thank you I will get the firmware refresh then, I sold my old mt2000 to get this radio because I got a great deal on it, and then I got it and couldn't get the QCII tones working on it and the serial number looks to be legit I was worried about that with taking it to a motorola shop. now will that also upgrade the dsp and host to the newest version?
The firmware in that radio is dirt old ... latest firmware is v12 you should get that flashed. As long as the radio has legit tags on it (i.e. S/N, Flashcode, Model etc) and that info matches whats in the radio. Getting what you want done, a firmware refresh, won't be too hard.
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