I have received a prebuilt futurecomm suitcase DVRS that was built with an XTL5000. I want to be able to throw an APX6500 or something more modern in there. What all would I need to do to make this possible. Any help is appreciated!
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DVRS Suitcase XTL to APX
- Thread starter Nbraves
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Been down this road several times....you need a firmware update/upgrade to the DVRS unit itself so that it will work with the APX 6500. And that update is tied to the serial number of that specific DVRS unit. Add in the fact I believe FutureCom has stopped offering the XTL->APX update/upgrade you might be in a tight spot. I tried to verify that the XTL-APX upgrade is no longer being offered but the FutureCom website appears to be down at this time.
Probably because of getting ready that’s why it was down:
Just as I thought the XTL->APX upgrade is no longer supported by FutureCom.
See this pdf from their website:
https://www.futurecom.com/wp-conten...09-product-support-for-dvrs-interface-xtl.pdf
See this pdf from their website:
https://www.futurecom.com/wp-conten...09-product-support-for-dvrs-interface-xtl.pdf
Product Notice: 31 DVR XTL to APX Migration Software Intent to Cancel Order Code:
Please be advised that Futurecom Systems Group, ULC intends to cancel DVR XTL to APX migration software and associated hardware that comes with DDN1716A. Note: DVR hardware support ends 10 years after the DVR shipped regardless of conversion upgrade. Last Time Purchase Date: 2021-12-15 Cancellation Date: 2021-12-16
It makes sense since that's Motorola's MO to make you spend money on something new
