XTS-5000 and MDC Decode

[libuff]

have an XTS-5000R model 2:
flash: 100008-000002-8
host:7.02.00
dsp:7.01.01

and i can't seem to get MDC decode enabled, it doesn't show up as an option in the Astro25 Ver.10 software. Normally shows under the Radio Configuration --> Displays & Menu --> PTT ID, however that tab is missing for some reason... although when i connect my XTS2500 the tab appears.

i was under the understanding (from a host 6.3 price sheet) that MDC decode/encode is standard on the HOST for those vers and after..

[PhillyPhoto]

You need Digital ID added. It is the H14 "Enhanced Digital ID Display" option. It would make the first number in your flashcode a "5", there by making it 500008-000002-8. Any MSS should be able to handle the upgrade.

[libuff]

i was under the understanding that that option related to "digital" id's only... is that for conventional MDC ID's as well?

howabout firmware upgrade, would that solve anything?

where can i find a MSS?

Thanks for the quick replies

[jmr061]

As stated you need to have it flashed for h14 which will make your flashcode start with "5". Contact your local MSS. It used to be a 75 buck option.

Jason

[PhillyPhoto]

where can i find a MSS?

http://www.usmss.org/

[RKG]

Unless I'm missing something, I think the answer is wrong. For conventional (non-trunked, non-Astro) MDC ID, either raw IDs or aliases, you don't need H14. Either that or we've got about 500 radios that do something they're not supposed to.

[libuff]

Unless I'm missing something, I think the answer is wrong. For conventional (non-trunked, non-Astro) MDC ID, either raw IDs or aliases, you don't need H14. Either that or we've got about 500 radios that do something they're not supposed to.

thats what i understood to be the situation, however i am absolutely no expert at all on this stuff..

[Mfire39]

On an XTS5000, at least with firmware R10.xx.xx or below, you need H14 enabled for the radio to decode MDC ID's, period.. The tab wont show up in the CPS without that option.

I have seen some of the newer XTS2500's with ID display already built in the Digital/Conventional feature set, but I have yet to see it this way on a 5000.

-Marc

[libuff]

thats the problem im having, my 2500 is my frame of reference...

[Pj]

I thought v8 or above started to include display ID?

[RKG]

On an XTS5000, at least with firmware R10.xx.xx or below, you need H14 enabled for the radio to decode MDC ID's, period.. The tab wont show up in the CPS without that option.

I have seen some of the newer XTS2500's with ID display already built in the Digital/Conventional feature set, but I have yet to see it this way on a 5000.

-Marc

We have both 2500 and 5000; all FW is less than 10 (from memory, 8-maybe), and all decode MDC ID with alias (conventional, non-trunked, non-Astro, though by experiment, they also do this with Astro channel). Flash starts with "1"; only indicated Feature Set is Q811.

[Mfire39]

Very interesting then to say the least...

-Marc

[jmr061]

On an XTS5000, at least with firmware R10.xx.xx or below, you need H14 enabled for the radio to decode MDC ID's, period.. The tab wont show up in the CPS without that option.

I have seen some of the newer XTS2500's with ID display already built in the Digital/Conventional feature set, but I have yet to see it this way on a 5000.

-Marc

We have both 2500 and 5000; all FW is less than 10 (from memory, 8-maybe), and all decode MDC ID with alias (conventional, non-trunked, non-Astro, though by experiment, they also do this with Astro channel). Flash starts with "1"; only indicated Feature Set is Q811.

I'd like to see a codeplug from one of the 5000s.

Jason

[libuff]

me too for that matter..