Upgrade [MT1500 to XTS1500]

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jackd
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Upgrade [MT1500 to XTS1500]

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Is it possible to upgrade a mt1500 m1 to a xts1500 with digital flashcode

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Re: Upgrade

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the MT1500 is an analog only subscriber unit.
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Re: Upgrade

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jackd wrote:Is it possible to upgrade a mt1500 m1 to a xts1500 with digital flashcode
Sure, it can be done..


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If your radio has old firmware, programming it with the latest CPS will not add any new features unless you have the latest firmware to match..

CPS = Customer Programming Software, Not CPS Software.
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Re: Upgrade

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thebigphish wrote:the MT1500 is an analog only subscriber unit.
Not true. It's been P25 capable through upgrade since early 2006:

http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=57986
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