The infamous 'Codeplug too new for this application' message. No doubt you know that the RSS automatically 'upgrades' the radios that are programmed with it so that no EARLIER version of software will work on that radio. Getting Around 'Codeplug Too New For This Application' That is all the information that we have at this time, further information will be posted as it is received. The information we have received so far is that it requires the following parts: It is possible to configure two Astro Spectra's to work from a single, hand-held, control head.

For Windows CPS users, you will want to check here for further information. This modification will work on all the DOS versions of Astro RSS. (haven't tried any lower than that) and have taken itĪs high as 535.0000. Some people have had success taking a 450-520 radio down to 430.0000 If it's a reasonable change, the radio will take itĪnd it will work. Reapply their write protected status, then run the software normallyĪnd enter your new out of band frequencies that will be acceptedĪnd programmed. Save the files, put them back where they belong in the programs, and Once, transmit, receive, and every other place the software looks. Global search because that way you make all adjustments you need at Your intended limit, example take it down to 430.0000. That it's there, do a global search and replace of that band limit with to pick the lower end of UHFĤ50-520 split use '450.0000'), and having confirmed Use a hex editor to get into them,Īnd from the text side of the document, search out the ORIGINAL band Makes any difference to the program, but just to be safe, do it. The 'read only' attribute by the same method. Remember, after hacking the files, you should go back and reselect Properties, left click on properties, and then deselect the read onlyĪttribute, and save the change by clicking 'apply' and then click 'ok'. Just open WE and highlight the file and right click, mouse to As a result, there are two files of interestĪstrop.odb for portables, and Astrom.odb for mobiles.īoth these files are write-protected, and that protection must be The later versions of Astro RSS are a combined portable and mobile There should be something like seven different places Search for the bottom/top of the bandsplit you are trying to change (on theĪSCII side) and change it. If you are using Depot Version B03.04.00 you should be able to change theīandsplits by hex editing the Runtime.odb file. If you want to see what is included in a particular flash code. You may also want to check out the Flash Code Decoder Page to find out more information about flash upgrading your radio. You will probably want to see the Flash Upgrading Primer Note that you will of course also need the SmartRib and the proper flashĪ listing of the flash upgrade options can be found here. Should be under a flexible rubber dust cover. That jack should be on theĬhassis for a dash mount radio, or on the drawer unit on trunk mount radios. It plugs into the flashport jack on the radio.

R Low Profile, Basic Display, Full Keypadįor flash upgrading these radios, you will need thisĬable. The model breakdown chart for the Astro Mobile series of radios is below: T

6881076C25 - Astro Digital Spectra Detailed Service Manual, VHF, UHF, 800 MHz.

6881076C20 - Astro Digital Spectra Basic Service Manual, VHF, UHF, 800 MHz.

Here are a listing of the Service Manual part numbers for this series of radio:

This is for the Astro Spectra W3 only, the W4-W9 radios use the same hardware, interconnectĬabling, etc. Here is the schematic of the HLN1439A? siren cable * The part number for the HHCH (W3 model) is HMN4044D.

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