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TrunkLatcher

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Hello, I stumbled across a XTS5000R that was for sale with a flashcode of 5A9008-101F87-7. It claims to have trunking AND fpp. I contacted the seller and they said that "You just have to keep the trunking and FPP in separate zones". It has R17.02 firmware and dsp. Is this a new option with the 17.02 firmware/dsp to have trunking AND fpp or is this fake. Thanks for the help. Also, are the bugs worked out with the latest R17.x CPS or are their still problems with firmware/CPS? What is the latest version?
 

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No, trunking will not work in that radio.

The Q52/Q53 options usually always take precedence over the trunking options.
 

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Strange that its being sold by a supposed "Motorola Authorized Dealer" that's been around for a while. They specifically told me that it had both options so maybe they are just banking on the fact that the buyer won't use trunking so won't know. Very peculiar. I don't think its appropriate to share a link though.
 

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Does the radio have a flash tag that matches that internal flash, a FACTORY flash tag?
 

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Yeah, I've been looking at that one too and it made me wonder. They claim the tag matches what's in the radio but don't show any proof.
 

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Glad someone else found the listing. It says that tag matches what's in radio. It also sold. The uhf one is still available though. I agree, it seems the flash is fake unless someone can confirm that in the latest R17.02 DSP/Firmware, both options are compatible when flashed together. I don't think that motorola would take this compatibility away and then bring it back though. Firmware 9.x was the last to have this right?
 
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