| Error Code | Meaning | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Serial communication failure | Check RIB (Radio Interface Box) cable; ensure RIB has fresh batteries. | | Error #32 | Flashcode mismatch | The firmware requires a higher feature level than your radio is licensed for. | | Error #94 | Secure version downgrade prevented | Motorola’s "MACE" chip prevents rolling back encryption firmware to patch out security fixes. You cannot downgrade. | | "Unsupported DSP" | Host/DSP mismatch | Flash the correct DSP .dvp file immediately after the Host. | Conclusion: To Flash or Not to Flash? The XTS5000 remains a legend because of its hardware durability, but the firmware is its soul.
If you are a operating on 70cm (440 MHz) analog or P25 conventional, the stock firmware that came with your used XTS5000 (e.g., R12.x) is perfectly fine. There is no benefit to upgrading to R16.x for simplex analog use. xts5000 firmware
If you are a or agency technician : You must keep your radio at the firmware revision specified by your system administrator. Upgrading beyond the system controller’s capability may deregister you from the trunking network. | Error Code | Meaning | Solution |