XTL 2500 Firmware Question

[Metrofire31]

I have an XTL 2500 with the following specifications:

PACKAGE: Smartzone
MODEL: M21URM9PW1AN
SERIAL: 514CKR0886
FIRMWARE: 100008-000000-0


My question is this - the firmware suggests it is "capable" of Astro P25 operation, yet I'm not able to program it for an Astro 25 trunked system (I have an authorized ID). Does this radio's firmware mean that I will have to get the radio reflashed to operate on a digital trunked system?

Metrofire31
Georgia

 

[KE4ZNR]

Depending on the system you might also need the following
options:

Q173/G173 SmartZone OmniLink Operation
Q361/G361 APCO 25 Digital 9600 Baud Trunking

At least I had to have those options in my XTS5K
to handle the 4 3600bps systems as well as the 1 P25 9600 system loaded
into the codeplug.
Marshall KE4ZNR

 

[kayn1n32008]

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The flash you have is for 3600bps Type 2, NOT 9600bps P25. It may be able to have CAI talkgroups on a 3600bps Type 2 system, but that is not the same as a pure 9600bps P25 system.

 

[Metrofire31]

Xxtl 2500

So, how would I go about adding the firmware elements to make it able to program a P25 9600 system?

 

[com501]

So, how would I go about adding the firmware elements to make it able to program a P25 9600 system?

See your system administrator for programming and authorization.

 

[N4KVE]

100008-000000-0 is your flashcode. It would have to be upgraded. Firmware would be your host & dsp.

 

[Metrofire31]

I know it needs to be upgraded but my question is HOW do I go about doing that?

 

[N4KVE]

You contact a Motorola dealer, you tell them what you need your radio to do, & they will give you a price to add those options. You then pay to have it done.

 

[com501]

Before you even BEGIN to spend money, you need to make sure that your system administrator for the trunked 9600 system will ALLOW you to add this radio. This is NOT something to take lightly, and the flash upgrade is only the FIRST step. You will need to have someone program the radio to the system with the correct ASK and a valid ID will need to be assigned, ALL of which you need to have confirmed BEFORE you attempt this, otherwise its a complete waste of time. (unless you just like to have pretty flashcodes in your radio)

 

[com501]

After re-reading the thread, it occurs to me that your system administrator should be able to point you to the authorized dealer that set up your system to get things going. Of course, the question always is, will your department/agency allow this radio if it is personally owned, or if this is a purchased department radio, why didn't it get the correct feature set when it was ordered?

 

[MTS2000des]

I know it needs to be upgraded but my question is HOW do I go about doing that?

legitimate flash upgrades require a flashkey with the appropriate flash, you'll also get a HOST/DSP refresh. Any Motorola dealer can order one, though they usually don't like to order 1 or 2 radio upgrades.

Last I upgraded one to 9600baud trunking, adding Q173 and G361 ran around $550. But this was a few years ago.