Hello all. I have a XTS5000 Model II. I was wondering how hard it is to upgrade it to a Model III? Can I do it myself or do I need to send it to a motoshop?
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XTS5000 upgrade?
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Sorry bud, you should have bought a Model III.
You cannot change the model of an XTS5K.
A Model II will always be a Model II.
You cannot change the model of an XTS5K.
A Model II will always be a Model II.
ok Thanks.. I just was reading about people upgrading their xts3000's and 2500's to model 3's... I didnt know if it could be done.
Actually it can be done, not sure about hacking but I was trying to do the same thing. I work at a MSS and I contacted Motorola and the depot quoted me $324 in parts and $150 in labor for a total price per unit of $474. to change a model 2 to model 3. The crazy thing is I told them I have a brand new housing, keypad, shield assembly dtmf board and all I needed was just a model number change. Will I had someone from the depot call me and they said even though I have all parts they will still charge me $324 in parts and $150 in labor because its there policy. Isn't that great thats why I love Motorola. The only other way is to change the controller board which is like $900.
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and only the Model III's are field programmable>?
A model 3 with the correct flash is field programmable and good luck on getting that from motorola.
Just do a search on Ebay and buy one from there.
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