MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
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MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
Ok, so i bought a VHF mts2000 of ebay, i got it today and started poking around with the secret software, its firmware ver: 6.27, i realized this radio didnt have mdc so i got a s rec that had mdc enabled, why is it that i could load the srec from the donor radio and not TOOLPROOF the radio? Hell, i can even read it with lab and change and program it and the radio works fine.... I thought toolproofing was introduced in 5.47 and higher.....
Brian
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Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
The radio won't just automatically brick if you use lab. Lab does work if you're carefull.
Make one slip though, and you've screwed the pooch...
Make one slip though, and you've screwed the pooch...
Terry
Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
ah, that makes sense, i was under the impression as soon as you wrote a dif srec it would come back FAIL 1/93
Brian
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Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
Rumor says that European MTS2000 (The one with "MADE IN EC" in the back) are not toolproof-able, even though they are in R06.XX. I haven't tried this myself but that might explain what you are seeing
Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
That would probally explain it, b/c it definatly had "MADE IN EC" on the back
Brian
Brian
Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
This is true, I have messed around with a few EU models and never killed one yet.dxon2m wrote:Rumor says that European MTS2000 (The one with "MADE IN EC" in the back) are not toolproof-able, even though they are in R06.XX. I haven't tried this myself but that might explain what you are seeing
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Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
Is this verified? The EU models are actually NOT tool proof?n7maq wrote:This is true....dxon2m wrote:Rumor says that European MTS2000 (The one with "MADE IN EC" in the back) are not toolproof-able, even though they are in R06.XX. I haven't tried this myself but that might explain what you are seeing
Jim
It does seem to be the case that they are not, but I'm hoping that you guys are confirming it here... It'll open up some new possibilities for me if this bit of info is accurate.

Terry
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Have a look in the reply above you. Apparently they are OK to mess around with. Even so, you can always follow the steps in the info page to get yourself out of the mud.Terry_Glover wrote:Is this verified? The EU models are actually NOT tool proof?n7maq wrote:This is true....dxon2m wrote:Rumor says that European MTS2000 (The one with "MADE IN EC" in the back) are not toolproof-able, even though they are in R06.XX. I haven't tried this myself but that might explain what you are seeing
Jim
It does seem to be the case that they are not, but I'm hoping that you guys are confirming it here... It'll open up some new possibilities for me if this bit of info is accurate.
Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
I to can confirm this as well. I have played with a EU with out killing it. these must not have come from the Florida Factory.Terry_Glover wrote:Is this verified? The EU models are actually NOT tool proof?n7maq wrote:This is true....dxon2m wrote:Rumor says that European MTS2000 (The one with "MADE IN EC" in the back) are not toolproof-able, even though they are in R06.XX. I haven't tried this myself but that might explain what you are seeing
Jim
It does seem to be the case that they are not, but I'm hoping that you guys are confirming it here... It'll open up some new possibilities for me if this bit of info is accurate.
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Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
wow this makes the EU units that much more desirable...
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I was very surprised when I couldnt toolproof it.
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Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
I'm seriously tempted to pick up another one of these little gems, too bad the price seems to have almost doubled since I grabbed the first one.
Sigh, inflation and popularity are gonna kill me yet...
Sigh, inflation and popularity are gonna kill me yet...

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Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
Sorry, guys, but what does mean "TOOLPROOFING" in case with this radio?
I am biggest fan of XTS2500 and ASTRO Digital Saber.
Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
Here you go, the database is always a big help.MotoFAN wrote:Sorry, guys, but what does mean "TOOLPROOFING" in case with this radio?
http://batlabs.com/mtsx.html#3
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Re: MTS2000 + TOOLPROOFING is MISSING?
Thank you!dxon2m wrote:Here you go, the database is always a big help.MotoFAN wrote:Sorry, guys, but what does mean "TOOLPROOFING" in case with this radio?
http://batlabs.com/mtsx.html#3
I am biggest fan of XTS2500 and ASTRO Digital Saber.