Basic Questions...

fireradio · Post by **fireradio** » Thu Jun 27, 2002 2:09 pm

I have some basic questions about Astro equipment (hopefully they haven't been asked too much before -- I couldn't find them on batlabs.com).

1) How can I put (XTS3000 and Astro Spectra) into a test mode so that it will show me info such as flashcode/ serial number/ DSP/ Host/ etc

2) What are the minimum requirements of HOST and DSP versions to get a radio to do IMBE on a smartnet or smartzone system? (for XTS3k or Astro Saber)

Thanks, I hope these questions aren't too dumb.

Also -- If anyone is looking to get rid of an Astro portable that will do 800 MHz IMBE/Smartnet/Conventional, let me know -- I may be able to help you get rid of it

Post by Pj » Thu Jun 27, 2002 3:37 pm

Try a seach using "HOST" and/or "DSP" I believe all your questions will be answered. I can't remeber what the min's were, but last time I looked it up, I used the search and it was easy to find.

IF you were to have a VSLEP radio or were to upgrade the radio the proper way, the flashupgrade would update the firmware to what it needs to be..

Twisted_Pear · Post by **Twisted_Pear** » Thu Jun 27, 2002 10:31 pm

r0f wrote:Hi,

Don't know about the astro spectra, but on the 3000.. Press the feature button (not sure which one, but it's one or the other) on the side of the radio, 5 times, within 10 seconds of powering the radio up.

It's the button directly above the PTT. The one with two raised squares.

Bugs Bunny · Post by **Bugs Bunny** » Fri Jun 28, 2002 2:48 am

Press the home key on an Astro Spectra five times to get into service mode, unless it is a W3, then press the same key as on the XTS3K

Bugs

fireradio · Post by **fireradio** » Fri Jun 28, 2002 2:59 am

Thank you all for your help!

XDCLabs.COM · Post by **XDCLabs.COM** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 10:21 am

Regarding your question about minimum host/dsp versions, the answer depends on what you're asking. If you man IMBE voice a non-9600 digital trunked system, then the answer is anything better than host version 4.0.0 will work. I believe the DSP version is 6.x.x. For Astro Spectras the host version has to be 8.0.0 or newer.

If you ment IMBE on a 9600 control channel or Omnilink, then host version for Astro Sabers have to be much newer. Like 7.x.x or something. I believe the corresponding Astro Spectra version number jumps to 11.x.x. Also, you'll need 1Mb vocons for thiese.