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I have a cp200 that I need to update the firmware. I can program these radios and since I have purchased the software through Motorola I also have access to the firmware. My question is I program with a ribless cable. Can I update the firmware without the rib. I have never done a firmware update so I thought it would be best to ask. Thank you
 

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I have a cp200 that I need to update the firmware. I can program these radios and since I have purchased the software through Motorola I also have access to the firmware. My question is I program with a ribless cable. Can I update the firmware without the rib. I have never done a firmware update so I thought it would be best to ask. Thank you

No. I don't think it can because it needs to be re flashed when firmware is written and that cable isn't possible of flashing. Also I don't think thru standard CPS you can change firmware.
 

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I just looked and it is actually the global tuner that came with it. Sorry about that. The reason behind the firmware update is several years ago a local shop programmed the radio and now they don't remember the password. I talked to Motorola and they said updateing the firmware would delete the password. The shop said they would do it for free. I'm going to let them do it but I wanted to see if I had the capability to do it myself. Thank you
 

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No. I don't think it can because it needs to be re flashed when firmware is written and that cable isn't possible of flashing. Also I don't think thru standard CPS you can change firmware.

Is there any advantage of updating firmware? As I said in my other thread I am refurbing our racing set of 3 CP200s which are pretty banged up. I also program ribless but never thought of the firmware.

///Rich
 
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