Upgrade of firmware xts5k question

[ILuvXMRadio]

I'm curious what would be required or costs to upgrade firmware on w xts5k portables with the following version:
HOST R09.00.03
DSP R09.00.02

Not sure what is required or what is needed.

What would I benefit from the upgrade?

Thanks.

Jonathan.

[kt2728]

Do you have a 5a9008-xxxxxx-x flash? If so it will disable the fpp. If not is adds some small features I think.

[ILuvXMRadio]

Do you have a 5a9008-xxxxxx-x flash? If so it will disable the fpp. If not is adds some small features I think.

Yes. It's a 5a9008 flash.

Forgive me but why would the fpp disapear? Just curious if I should worry or find one that already has 15.x firmware etc.

Any known issues with staying on 9.0x versions? FPP is something I'm not really wanting to loose.

[bezking]

Because that flashcode is equipped with both FPP and Trunking. After version 9 firmware, those options are not allowed to coexist and unfortunately trunking will remain and FPP will be removed.

[ILuvXMRadio]

Because that flashcode is equipped with both FPP and Trunking. After version 9 firmware, those options are not allowed to coexist and unfortunately trunking will remain and FPP will be removed.

Makes sense. Thanks. I do remember reading that.

Any issues with 9.x or reasons I would need to go newer?

[SoCalRescue]

Because that flashcode is equipped with both FPP and Trunking. After version 9 firmware, those options are not allowed to coexist and unfortunately trunking will remain and FPP will be removed.

Makes sense. Thanks. I do remember reading that.

Any issues with 9.x or reasons I would need to go newer?

I just bought my first 5000 a few weeks ago and I had a similar question about firmware and the concerns of whether or not to upgrade. IMHO, and I'm no expert, but I say don't worry about it at the moment. My radio has firmware 12 and I can have it upgraded at any time. I asked around and from what I have heard, there isn't anything game changing in the latest firmware. Now if moto releases a whole new dsp version and a firmware that will allow your radio to cook your flilet mignon to medium rare then I'd pay the money to have your radio reflashed and upgraded. I am fortunate enough to have one of the most loaded flashes so q52 and q53 exclude me from the rule (even though I am already way above 9 anyway). So I say don't worry about it for now because you can always get yourself a flash upgrade and update the finesse later if something major is released. Just enjoy it!

[Batwings21]

Because that flashcode is equipped with both FPP and Trunking. After version 9 firmware, those options are not allowed to coexist and unfortunately trunking will remain and FPP will be removed.

Makes sense. Thanks. I do remember reading that.

Any issues with 9.x or reasons I would need to go newer?

Not really, PASS filter in 15 that's about it.

[ILuvXMRadio]

Thanks guys.

[qball]

Most importantly, if you aren't having any known issues, then don't upgrade the firmware. I have experienced the wrath of poorly written firmware with undesired effects with 15.00.00 and the XTL O5 heads. I ended up with a couple of dead control heads before I realized the firmware was the problem.

My rule of thumb: If you radios aren't under warranty or repair contract, you aren't on a trunking system, and aren't having firmware related problems...then don't introduce any issues by updating. It costs TOO much to recover from a flash related mess up if the repair is coming from your own pocket.

[wavetar]

It's always been my rule of thumb to NOT update simply for the sake of updating. If it fixes a known bug that you or your customer is actually experiencing, then yes.

Even if it adds a desired feature, I always wait at least a month or so to see if any issues pop up here on the board before deciding it's relatively safe to do so.

Todd