

The last part of the system is the Flash upgrade software. It works with the RSS, and communicates with the SmartRIB and dongle to control the usage of the Flash file. A FlashKey can only be used for as many radio upgrades (and of the same type) as were purchased. The file on disk is not useful anymore once the key's allowed number of uses is up. Flashcode Decoder P25 Best Practice Guide Personal. The software file itself remains intact, but the key is rendered useless for any further upgrades. Motorola is the only 'official' source of Flashport upgrades. They vary in price according to what options they add to a radio. SmartZone trunking supposedly runs about a thousand dollars per radio upgrade, while some other options like Modat may be only 100 or so. Now, don't confuse flash upgrading with firmware upgrading. It really does depend on what kind of radio you are dealing with. the first Captain Midnight decoder ), as well as the following decoders : Magni - Matic 1945 ( missing pin on back ), Mirro - Flash Code - OGraph. You don't always need a SmartRIB to do a firmware upgrade.
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Here you can find the Astro Portable model breakdown chart. Then choose your options, and when you are ready press the 'Encode' button. Flashcode decoder portable#įor example, if you're talking about PRO radios, the HT and CDM series, you need the re-flash adaptor, HLN9742, and a regular RIB and the Programming/Flash cable, or you can delete the RIB and just use the RIB-less programming cable. Note that it is the same as the one for the mobiles. Flashcode decoder upgrade#įlashport upgrade file Flashcode Decoder R05.03.05. Select the applicable platform using the radio buttons below each flashcode. You may select options that are valid for the selected platform. NO checking is done to prevent incompatable options (such as IMBE and SW Crypto on Astro, or. A SmartRIB is not necessary for this application. Q806/G806 IMBE / APCO-25 Digital Operation. The software is downloaded from Motorola's dealer services website (you have to be a dealer to log in). Q354 OTACS (Over The Air Channel Steering) W947/Q947 APCO Packet Data. You may want to check out the Flash Code Decoder if you want to see what is included in a particular flash code. The interactive version is pretty cool too.

Note that these flash decoding tools may not be completely accurate, your mileage may vary. Getting flash upgrades is nearly impossible unless you're an original buyer of the radio from Motorola directly.
