How do I make an MTS2000 B4 into a B5 or B7?

firecomm · Post by **firecomm** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:42 pm

As the topic says, how do I make a B4 into a B5 or B7? I have a VHF radio that I would like to convert.

Post by **wavetar** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:18 pm

I'd give up on it now, really.

First, what's the firmware version of your MTS? If it's greater than 5.42, you're outta luck regardless because of the toolproofing issue.

Even if it's less than 5.42, you can't convert the B4 controller into a B5/7 & expect the front display to work, there are component differences which won't allow it.

So, in short, if you already have a 48 channel MTS2000 B4, you gain nothing in the conversion...and you actually lose the use of your top display.

Todd

firecomm · Post by **firecomm** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:36 pm

Todd

Seeing as how this is this 1st time I've asked this question, I don't see how your snide response was warranted.

Thanks for your input though, it was helpful. (And I'm being sincere)

Scott

wa2zdy · Post by **wa2zdy** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:18 pm

What was snide about that response? Your question was answered honestly and completely.

If honesty is snide, we're all in trouble.

ANB_Medic · Post by **ANB_Medic** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:35 pm

Scotty,

I'll give you a B7 800 for your B4 VHF.

You know my #

Todd

Andreas · Post by **Andreas** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:38 pm

You can swap from a top display to a front display with full keypad,if you flash the radio with 2100 series firmware!In this case,toolproof is no issue.

Andreas

Post by **wavetar** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:29 am

fire4117 wrote:Todd

Seeing as how this is this 1st time I've asked this question, I don't see how your snide response was warranted.

Scott

WTF? What part exactly of giving you an absolutely correct response is snide?

Todd

MTS2000des · Post by **MTS2000des** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:48 am

Andreas wrote:You can swap from a top display to a front display with full keypad,if you flash the radio with 2100 series firmware!In this case,toolproof is no issue.

Andreas

And how does this overcome the HARDWARE differences between the top display controller and a front display controller? Reflashing a radio won't make new hardware magically appear. As Wavetar pointed out, the toolproofing issue aside, it's a fruitless effort.

Tony Soprano · Post by **Tony Soprano** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:35 pm

wavetar wrote:
fire4117 wrote:Todd

Seeing as how this is this 1st time I've asked this question, I don't see how your snide response was warranted.

Scott
WTF? What part exactly of giving you an absolutely correct response is snide?

Todd

It is true what they say...no good deed goes unpunished.

Tony

firecomm · Post by **firecomm** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:31 pm

I meant the first part, "I'd give up on it now, really". That I believed was somewhat snide. The rest I took as valuable information.

However I have always RESPECTED and APPRECIATED Todd's (Wavetar) responses, help & advise.

So Todd, if I pi**ed you off or anyone else for that matter, I apologize. I still do appreciate all the info you supply to Batlabs and it's fine members, and I want to put this thread to rest before it's moderated.

Scott