Legally, are you supposed to buy updates/new codeplugs... or is that just including with the new software. I want to upgrade my MTS2000. Its gotta really old version on it...
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ar eyou talking about the firmware or the codeplug, the firmware is the sort of the operating system for the radio, while the code plug is the specific information for frequencies/codes/etc.. the MTS has not been made in several years, so the newest firmware is likely still 5-6 years old. there is no need to upgrade it unless you have a problem that is caused by one of the bugs a later FW resolved.
to directly answer your question, you do not have to purchase a FW upgrade. though you certainly have to pay someone to load it if you don't have the equipment. since they are no longer officially supported, i don't know if you can even get the FW anymore. i am unsure if the firmware could be loaded normally or required the FLASHport rib, never had to update one after FLASHport came out.
EDIT: i just checked MOL and they don't show it anywhere. but then again my subscription to the MTS/MCS software is expired so i won't see updates even if they are old.
to directly answer your question, you do not have to purchase a FW upgrade. though you certainly have to pay someone to load it if you don't have the equipment. since they are no longer officially supported, i don't know if you can even get the FW anymore. i am unsure if the firmware could be loaded normally or required the FLASHport rib, never had to update one after FLASHport came out.
EDIT: i just checked MOL and they don't show it anywhere. but then again my subscription to the MTS/MCS software is expired so i won't see updates even if they are old.
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When you upgrade the firmware, the codeplug is automatically updated to work with the new FW. No additional upgrade is necessary.
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You can purchase a "firmware refresh" from Motorola for around $75.
The latest version is about 2 or 3 years old and coincided with rebanding.
You must use a SmartRIB to be able to flash the radio or pay someone to do it for you at the local MSS.
The latest version is about 2 or 3 years old and coincided with rebanding.
You must use a SmartRIB to be able to flash the radio or pay someone to do it for you at the local MSS.
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