i think i got a xts2500rb model

[ninfreak]

I believe I got a XTS2500RB but I do not know. The reason why I say this is because I cannot add any 700 MHz conventional or control channels. Is there a way to tell and if it is is there a way to fix this or am I out of luck

[NHfirefighter]

You can check the model number of the radio and the feature set. Both are found under the radio information section in the CPS. The RB model numbers are -

H66UCC9PW2AN
H46UCH9PW2AN

I'm pretty sure if you do have one you can get it flash upgraded (for a free) at a local Motorola shop.

[N4DES]

I'm pretty sure if you do have one you can get it flash upgraded (for a free) at a local Motorola shop.

If he is not the original owner I highly doubt that it will be a free flash as the reflash dongle is very unique as not only does it modify the flashcode, it also changes the model # of the radio.
Motorola struck a special deal with Sprint/NEXTEL for these radios and you can bet that they aren't going to allow a local shop to just modify it at no cost. If he is able to kudo's to him for getting it done.

I did a bunch of these in my office for our Emergency Mgt. division. It wasn't easy or cheap to get my hands on the right dongle, but I was able to accomplish it for about a dozen or so portables and a number of XTL2500's.

The flashcode is a good way to tell also. The typical fc is 0010080024100 that we had on all of our reband portables.

I remember seeing this that has a lot of good information http://communications.support/threads/2 ... 0RB-radios .

[NHfirefighter]

Yes sorry that was supposed to say a fee not free... Apparently the auto correct feature thought it knew better than me what I was typing. I'm sure it will be quite expensive to upgrade.

[MTS2000des]

all the rebanded 2500s I have seen also have the letters "RB" on the model number label usually in a black circle in the lower right corner of the tag.

I have seen many of them pop up on the used market, many NOS unprogrammed with original R7 HOST.

Rebanding sure pumped alot of money into Schaumburg.

[N4DES]

Yes sorry that was supposed to say a fee not free... Apparently the auto correct feature thought it knew better than me what I was typing. I'm sure it will be quite expensive to upgrade.

If I remember correctly it was around $400 per flash and a basic IMBE 3600/9600 flash and we supplied the labor, but being the free RB radio replaced an 8 year old analog LTS2000 it was $$ well spent for our EM staff. But for an individual that might be too pricey or difficult to obtain.