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F621TR Firmware Update

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I have a IC-F621 radio that is working fantastic. I recently acquired an additional radio which I believed to be the same, only to find out that it is the "TR" (LTR/Passport) version. One of the main takeaways from the 621TR model is that there is no ability to create multiple scan list which is a feature on the F621 but then removed in F621TR. Being that the radio will only be used on conventional frequencies, I am hoping that its possible to update the firmware on the TR to resemble that of my other F621. Has anyone tried this? If so, any idea where to locate the firmware for the F621 as it is now a discontinued model?
 
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Unfortunately, you can not load 621 firmware into a 621TR radio or vise versa. There are firmware updates for the 621TR but it will not turn the radio into a regular 621, it is a trunking radio with limited conventional use and that's all it will ever be good for.

Also, the 621 series takes a special firmware loader cable, it is not done thru the program cable like newer models. If it were me, I'd unload it and find a regular 621 on Ebay or the like, I don't think a regular 621 is big money nowadays..
 
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