Same here. I think the warning is mostly for when using alerts like you mentioned. And even using alert tones in my case, I rarely miss much.
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V1.30 G2-G5 Firmware Released
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* Note: New Paging Tone (QCII) Timing Fields:
I upgraded my G5 to V1.3 Firmare and PPS V3.16. I then discovered that my G5 would not activate during a Dispatch. I discovered that the Paging Tone (QCII) Protocol settings now had more options in the new version, and that the tone format timing was not the same as I had in the previous version. It did not carry over into the new version as part of my saved backup.
So, be aware that you will need to update that section in the PPS to suit your specific Radio Dispatch System Paging format.
On the "Plus Side", my G5 now only records (1) Voice Message during a dispatch. Previously, it would record (5) partial messages during a typical dispatch. This was quite annoying, having to delete (5) messages for every dispatch
I upgraded my G5 to V1.3 Firmare and PPS V3.16. I then discovered that my G5 would not activate during a Dispatch. I discovered that the Paging Tone (QCII) Protocol settings now had more options in the new version, and that the tone format timing was not the same as I had in the previous version. It did not carry over into the new version as part of my saved backup.
So, be aware that you will need to update that section in the PPS to suit your specific Radio Dispatch System Paging format.
On the "Plus Side", my G5 now only records (1) Voice Message during a dispatch. Previously, it would record (5) partial messages during a typical dispatch. This was quite annoying, having to delete (5) messages for every dispatch
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What did you change your settings to ?* Note: New Paging Tone (QCII) Timing Fields:
I upgraded my G5 to V1.3 Firmare and PPS V3.16. I then discovered that my G5 would not activate during a Dispatch. I discovered that the Paging Tone (QCII) Protocol settings now had more options in the new version, and that the tone format timing was not the same as I had in the previous version. It did not carry over into the new version as part of my saved backup.
So, be aware that you will need to update that section in the PPS to suit your specific Radio Dispatch System Paging format.
CcSkyEye
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I am wondering the same as I must have missed that when programming the G5 pagers to the new firmware.
I haven't had them alert on two tone calls yet but it isn't working on long tone alerts, basically goes haywire and doesn't know what to do. Lol
I had the same problem when I went to 1.3 fw. I changed my tone A to 1000ms tone B 3000ms tone C 5000 gap between two digital to 500ms short tone detection 400ms and lone tone detection 400ms. These seem to work so far and now it alerts the 2 tone on p25. We use a motorola vhf system.
Tidalwave
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I got my encryption key software straight from Dave (unication) a couple years ago. I've updated to 1.30 firmware and of course the Key software no longer works. I do not have an "authorized reseller" to talk to about it as I received directly from Unication. What should I do?
Contact Unication.
Tidalwave
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I have done that. no reply. was kind of hoping UNI1 might have quicker insight. Guess I will just be patient.
Hopefully, I found the correct solution. I simply removed 1 TalkGroup, leaving a total of 63 TalkGroups, instead of 64 and all seems to be working properly.
Hit_Factor
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Seems to work in spite of the error. I ran into the same error last weekend. Resolved it the same way.
I did send Unication some Facebook messages regarding the number of "Bloks" in the TG-Monitor Mode and what happens when you get to the maximum and this is the response I received.
How many Talkgroups can I "Blok" while I am in the Trunked TG Monitor Mode?
Hi Jim, thanks for messaging us! We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.
Hi Jim, Thanks for reaching out! I just heard back from support and they said 64.
Thank you! What will happen, once I am at 64, and try to "Blok" another one?
Sorry, Jim, but I am unsure. It's either going to stop you from blocking or it's going to start dropping off the first ones you blocked.
The more I play around with this, the more I think the first ones blocked "drop off."
Can anybody else here confirm?
Did the update today. Works great! Love the hold function and finally can connect my AirPods!
My Depar
Something is very wrong with this firmware, and 1.4 - it hasn't been reliable since 1.1. 1.2 is false alerts, 1.3/1,4 are not alerting, and this is VHF conventional QCII Motorola, not anything custom, etc.
Something is very wrong with this firmware, and 1.4 - it hasn't been reliable since 1.1. 1.2 is false alerts, 1.3/1,4 are not alerting, and this is VHF conventional QCII Motorola, not anything custom, etc.
Are you sure there isn't a delay at the end of each transmission? Whereas V1.2 cut off right at the end of each call, V1.3 seems to have a hang-time of two seconds. Or am I hallucinating features now?
I have not experienced false alerts on v1.2, but v1.3 would alert multiple times obscuring the message, and not record. No squelch when carrier dropped. This also was VHF conventional QCII on a knob silent scanning 6 channels. I reverted to v1.2 firmware/PPS. Too bad as other features, especially with the amp charger, were significant improvements.
CcSkyEye
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I will give that a try and see if that works for me. I had to remove the long tone tone and stores voice to even be able to hear the message. Thanks for the advice.
CcSkyEye
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I'm considering doing the same if the above suggestion doesn't work, luckily I have only put 1.3 on two pagers so far.
Does Unication still have those versions downloadable on their website?
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