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XTL firmware

LowderK

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ok can someone help me with updating XTL VHF firmware…. i have software and serial cable just not sure on 1st time doing this…. i also need firmware file …. only reason updating is going from a W series head to a O series and i’m getting the maintenance mode when switched …. the O5 setup i have works great on a 7/800 radio i have but it has newer firmware in it….. i understand this can be done using flash zap mode any help would be great and thanks
 

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To do this properly you need a dongle from MSI which is NLA. If you can find the firmware file there are other ways to do this but not with standard CPS. Do a search and you will find answers to this.
 

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Keep in mind without an iButton, one won't properly update the codeplug with new enhancements in the firmware. Refresh iButttons are out there but are rare. What he said, MSI doesn't support these radios so don't expect any official help.

What version is your VHF XTL? The maintenance mode can usually be resolved with a proper control head sync file not a firmware bump.
 

LowderK

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i will post the version later today ….. is the control head sync file something easy todo.?
 

LowderK

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Ok here is what I get when placed in service mode

HOST R160002
DSP R160002
Secure R050500

so with this info do I need a Firmware update for just need an Head Snyc file to get the 05 head out of the M mode

Thanks in advanced
 
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