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junior71

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I’m having an issue on my radio where I can decode OTA Alias Type but can not check the box for OTA Radio Alias Update Enabled. However same firmware on another radio with same features I can. Any ideas? I’m stumped.
 

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Right from the APX CPS help:

OTA Radio Alias Update Enable​

This field allows the current system to update the radio alias.
Accessed Only: When Radio Alias Enable is enabled, and System Type is ASTRO 25, and OTA Radio Alias Type field is not Disabled and when the radio is model/option capable.

If you're only looking to decode the OTA aliases, you don't need Alias Update enabled. That option allows the radio to update its own alias based on what is in Provisioning Manager. Also the ASTRO 25 system must have OTA aliases enabled in the Radio Capabilities Profile(s) in order for the subscriber to display them. Most newer ASTRO 25 systems (7.16 and newer) had it enabled by default, so YMMV.
 

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Right from the APX CPS help:


If you're only looking to decode the OTA aliases, you don't need Alias Update enabled. That option allows the radio to update its own alias based on what is in Provisioning Manager. Also the ASTRO 25 system must have OTA aliases enabled in the Radio Capabilities Profile(s) in order for the subscriber to display them. Most newer ASTRO 25 systems (7.16 and newer) had it enabled by default, so YMMV.
I understand that. One of my radios I’m able to check the box and the other the box is grayed out. Same radios, same flash, same firmware. I’m trying to figure out why.
 

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Did you read the help for that field, which I posted? If radio alias is disabled, you can't enable the option.
 

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Did you read the help for that field, which I posted? If radio alias is disabled, you can't enable the option.
Gotcha, so is there some where in CPS to enable it? I have not been able to find anything. Once again thanks for your help.
 
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