I have an MTS2000 model 1 "R" split that does Type 2 Smartnet trunking. Unfortunately, I don't have any use for Smartnet and the radio doesn't do MDC1200 encode/decode. Is there a way to add this into the radio without any major modifications to the physical radio?
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MTS2000 MDC1200 add-on
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It has to be "flashed" on as an option.
The basis behind the "flashing" system was you'd pay for each option you wanted and could "flash" them on if needed, but only those authorized by Motorola with the necessary equipment could do it. Not sure what equipment that is exactly... The issue is these radios are now unsupported/outdated.
That's about all I know... I have the same radio and would love to have MDC on there, if you find anything out I'd definitely be interested.
The basis behind the "flashing" system was you'd pay for each option you wanted and could "flash" them on if needed, but only those authorized by Motorola with the necessary equipment could do it. Not sure what equipment that is exactly... The issue is these radios are now unsupported/outdated.
That's about all I know... I have the same radio and would love to have MDC on there, if you find anything out I'd definitely be interested.
That's what I thought too. One of my radio programmers is a field tech for Motorola so I can see what he knows and figure it out. Might just be more cost effective to buy one off eBay already flashed for it.
MTS2000des
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Support for the MTS2000/MCS2000 ended a few years back (2010 IIRC). I am not sure if Flashport upgrades are being sold by Motorola, but there are some folks in the radio community who may be able to help you.
Problem is shipping your radio to and from may exceed the value itself and as you've said, buy one that already has the desired feature set flashed in.
One caveat about Ebay MTS2000s, most sellers don't know a Flashcode from a hole in the ground and the rear chassis tags may not always match what is inside.
If they are willing, have them put the radio in field test mode (press lower side button 5 times within 10 seconds of power on) and read the flashcode and firmware version to you.
Problem is shipping your radio to and from may exceed the value itself and as you've said, buy one that already has the desired feature set flashed in.
One caveat about Ebay MTS2000s, most sellers don't know a Flashcode from a hole in the ground and the rear chassis tags may not always match what is inside.
If they are willing, have them put the radio in field test mode (press lower side button 5 times within 10 seconds of power on) and read the flashcode and firmware version to you.
The feature descriptor block editor tool works well on the MCS2000 radios for adding features such as this. I wonder if it would work on the MTS2000 portables as well.
MTS2000des
5B2_BEE00 Czar
Remember the MTS2000 is subject to toolproofing, the MCS series are not.
Anyone playing with FDB on an MTS2000 should back up those S-records.
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