I have an APX 900 that I need to load the encryption key on and I'm using a KVL 4000 to load the key. I'm aware that I need to upgrade the firmware and I need a USB interface cable. What specific firmware do I need to obtain? What's the part number of the USB cable? Please Help.
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APX900 Keyloading
Hello, I got an apx900 radio and I would like to use KVL 4000 for keyloading. Which cable that I need to use it? It works at USB loading mode. Should I buy this? https://www.magnumelectronics.com/shop/dsusr5637modem-motorola-dsusr5637modem-usb-modem-kvl-kmf-152413#attr= Thanks.
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First of all, stop with the "please advise" it's not helping you. If you had read the thread I just sent, you would realize that everything you're looking for is in there. Even if you briefly looked in the thread without reading it in depth you would have gotten an answer to at least one of your questions. Now go back and read it.
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More attitude by a "know it all". Why don't you be more human, If you can't be nice, don't respond.
You need to use the USB programming cable. The info is in the other thread. I'm sure your local MSS or Sales guy can give you a quote on the KVL info needed. If you dont have the option for USB keyloading its not the proper version.
He has a point, all the questions are easily searchable and a link had already been posted. While it may not have been the softest approach a lot of us have gained our knowledge by studying and searching for it and it's frustrating to see someone just expect the answers.
