XTS3000 Firmware

[Rayjk110]

Hello. Upon reading/writing my radio here (as I often do for minor changes and such), I noticed the Tracking Tab under the Radio Information view. (I noticed this a while ago, I had just forgotten to post the question)

Anyways.... My question is how do i update the Firmware/DSP? Does this require that the radio be flashed, or is it a matter of writing it with something different in the codeplug, so to speak?

Here is the information:

Firmware: 05.00.02.00
DSP Software: N06.04.09

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I have been advised by a friend of mine that this is quite old.

Thanks for any insight on the question.
ray

(EDIT: Just FYI...if it is a case where it needs to be sent to Moto, the radio has all factory tags and such)

[Josh]

SmartRib and flash upgrade kit are needed.

It is not something that an average civilian can do, Motorola and/or possibly a dealer can do it though, perhaps some people on the board can make you a deal

-Josh

[Rayjk110]

Thanks, josh

[Pj]

If your not using advanced features that require it, your not missing much. The only benefit in upgrading to v8, is that ASTRO sounds much better. Other than that, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

[cbus]

The only benefit in upgrading to v8, is that ASTRO sounds much better. Other than that, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

and the generic talkgroup/NAC features.

[MTS2000des]

I can affirm the difference in IMBE performance as well as better analog audio on my XTS when moving up to DSP ver 8. My MSS did it for a whole 35.00 labor charge and I had it back the same day...much better sounding audio (especially on P25) now.

[Rayjk110]

Well, the audio on RX sounds kinda 'poppily'...where if you had a scanner it would sound fine. Ya it kinda sounds digitalized....the new upgrade would probably help once I get the $