Model
ASTRO® Digital APX 6500
FLASHport® Aftermarket Upgrades
Secure and Trunked Radio Systems
Updates
April 24th, 2020: The APX 6500 has evolved to support newer technologies. FLASHport for the BN models is also available, some features are only available for BN models.
Effective August 26, 2019: Multi-System OTAR (GA01620) is available. Users who frequently move from one secure system to another will benefit from the ease and speed that radio keys are shared and updated. Our Multi-System Over-the-Air Rekeying (Multi-System OTAR) feature supports over-the-air-rekeying with up to 19 different secure systems, key sharing across profiles and seamless migration of fielded radios. The customer must order OTAR W/ MULTIKEY as a prerequisite for MS-OTAR.
Ordering Information
General Information
FLASHport® Aftermarket Software is used to upgrade to the latest version of your System Enhancement Software Package to upgrade to a different System Enhancement Software Package or to order enhancements for existing for existing ASTRO® Digital APX 6500 radios in the field. FLASHport® upgrade kits contain upgrade software, USB Dongle or software license and upgrade documentiation.
There is a new way to upgrade radios in the field. The current method, which makes use of the FLASHport USB dongle, will be supported, but for those looking for a more convenient way, the new online method supported in Radio Management (RM) offers the following advantages:
- Reduce wait time by retrieving the order electronically, rather than via the FLASHport USB dongle
- Work more efficiently by using RM to automatically filter for those radios to which the upgrade order can be applied
- Work in parallel because you are no longer limited by the number of physical FLASHort USB dongles you have
NOTE: Radio Management must be deployed to manage your fleet of APX radios before you can use the online FLASHport method in Radio Management to upgrade radios. For more information on Radio Management please refer to the ASTRO Radio Management page.
Ordering Requirements
1. Specify the current System Enhancement Software Package that represents the software in the radio as the main line item ( T7694, T7695, T7696, T7697, T7698)
2. If you choose to use Radio Management to perform the upgrade enter the online delivery method (UA0083AA) as a sub-item, quanity of 1 only. No selection is needed if using the traditional USB dongle
3. Select the desired Operational Mode, System Enhancement Software Package, and/or System Enhancement Options and enter as sub-items.
4. IMPORTANT: If upgrading to a new System Enhancement Software Package, you must use the column which represents that new System Enhancement Software Package to determine price and availability of System Enhancement Options. If you are remaining at the same System Enhancement Software Package, use the column of the current System Enhancement Software Package to determine price and availability of System Enhancement Options.
5. ALL sub-items must have the same quantity listed (which equals the number of radios being upgraded) even though the main line is ALWAYS 1. Maximum qty of upgrades is 500 for each line item.
6. Radio Model number and EXISTING FLASHcode must be entered into designated COF fields. A separate line item must be entered for each different combination of Radio model and EXISTING FLASHcode.
7. "FLASH upgrades are not discountable"
NOTE: The FLASHcode can be read by using a USB cable.
CURRENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE PACKAGE
| OPERATION MODES (List as sub items) | ANALOG CONVENTIONAL | DIGITAL CONVENTIONAL | DIGITAL SMARTZONE® | ANALOG SMARTZONE® | TDMA® |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH: ASTRO® Digital CAI Operation G808 (NOTE 1) | X | N/A | N/A | X | N/A |
| SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT SOFTWARE (List as sub items) | |||||
| ENH: Upgrade to SMARTZONE® G347AP | X | X | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ENH: TDMA Operation QA00580 (Requires G806, G51, G361) | X | X | X | X | N/A |
| SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS (List as sub items) | |||||
| ENH: Radio Packet Data W947 (Requires G806 to Operate) | X | X | X | X | X |
| ENH: Programming Over P25 (OTAP) G996 | Requires Digital | Requires AES | X | X | X |
| ENH: SMARTZONE® Omnilink (Non-P25) G173 | N/A | N/A | X | N/A | N/A |
| ENH: P25 9600 Baud Trunking G361 | N/A | N/A | X | N/A | N/A |
| ENH: Enable Internal GPS Operation QA00782 | N/A | X | N/A | N/A | X |
| ENCRYPTION ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS (List as sub items) | |||||
| ADD: Multikey Operation W969 | X | X | X | X | X |
Note 1: For feature details, see System Enhancement Software Packages Section under the General Information on the APX 6500 price page.
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable is required to "FLASH" FLASHport® software into the ASTRO®: Digital APX 6500 radios.
Software Prices BELOW DO NOT include field programming.
Additional Ordering Information for Service Options
Configuration
Models
| Description | Full Description | Nomenclature | APC | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANALOG CONVENTIONAL | - | T7694 | 430 | $0.00 |
| DIGITAL CONVENTIONAL | - | T7695 | 430 | $0.00 |
| ANALOG SMARTZONE | - | T7696 | 430 | $0.00 |
| DIGITAL SMARTZONE | - | T7697 | 430 | $0.00 |
| TDMA | - | T7698 | 430 | $0.00 |
Online Delivery
| Description | Full Description | Nomenclature | APC | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD: SOFTWARE LICENSE ONLINE DELIVERY | - | UA00083AA | 0430 | $0.00 |
Operation Mode Upgrades
| Description | Full Description | Nomenclature | APC | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD: ASTRO DIGITAL CAI OPERATION | Upgrades a unit from Analog (G241) to Digital (G806). Compatible with T8422 or T8424 models. | G808AE | 430 | $697.00 |
| ADD: SMARTZONE OMNILINK | To upgrade to P25 Trunking, G347. Compatible with T8422, T8423, T8424 models. | G173AN | 430 | $271.00 |
| ENH: ASTRO P25 TRUNKING SOFTWARE | Includes G173 (Omnilink). Requires either a Digital Trunking T-Model, or a digital trunking upgrade. | G361AK | 430 | $407.00 |
| ENH: UPGRADE TO TDMA | Requires G808 (Digital), G347 (Smartzone), G361 (P25) to be ordered. | GA00580AC | 430 | $609.00 |
| ENH: UPGRADE TO SMARTZONE | Upgrades a model from Conventional Operation (G48) to Trunking Operation (G51). | G347AS | 430 | $1,083.00 |
Dual Radio Operation
| Description | Full Description | Nomenclature | APC | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH: APX DUAL RADIO SOFTWARE FLP | Please Note: Dual Radio is only compatible with the O7 control head. Does not include the cables needed to complete the solution. | GA01058 | 430 | $765.00 |
Systems Enhancement Options
| Description | Full Description | Nomenclature | APC | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD: DIGITAL TONE SIGNALING | Requires Digital Operation | GA09000AB | 430 | $203.00 |
| ADD: DVRS MSU ACTIVATION APX MOBILE | Incompatible with Data Modem Tethering. Requires Remote Mount and P25 Digital Trunking. | GA00631AB | 430 | $338.00 |
| ADD: DVRS PSU ACTIVATION APX PORTABLE FLASHPORT | Requires P25 Digital Trunking. If you are connecting your radio directly to a DVR then order GA00631. | QA00631AC | 0430 | $136.00 |
| ADD: ENHANCED DATA | Requires P25 9600 Trunking | QA03399AB | 430 | $203.00 |
| ENH: FPP & CLONE APX | - | G53AM | 430 | $177.00 |
| ADD: GROUP SERVICES FLP | Offers Conventional Alias updates, Trunking Alias updates and Trunking Group Messaging. This option requires Digital for Conventional only capabilities and P25 Trunking for any Trunking only capabilities. You can now also do Over the Air Firmware Updates with this feature. | GA09008AB | 430 | $203.00 |
| ADD: MISSION CRITICAL GEOFENCING FLP | Requires Digital, IV&D, and GPS. | GA09012AB | 430 | $203.00 |
| ENH: RADIO TRACE | - | G170AL | 430 | $102.00 |
| ENH: MULTICAST VOTNG SCAN | Requires Digital Operation. | G387AF | 430 | $271.00 |
| ADD: THIRD PARTY DATA MODEM TETHERING | Requires Remote Mount. Incompatible with DVRS MSU. Provides for aftermarket cable: KT000247A01. | GA09011AB | 430 | $136.00 |
| ADD: APX 6500 LINK LAYER AUTH FLASHPORT | Requires P25 9600 Trunking | GA01767AJ | 430 | $136.00 |
| ADD: MOBILE PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY SW FLP | Requires Digital | G445AB | 430 | $203.00 |
| ENH: OVER THE AIR PROVISIONING | POP25 requires AES encryption for ASTRO Conventional operation. Must have IV&D (Q947) enabled. To do in field POP25 programming must use Advanced System Key (DVN4046A) | G996AY | 430 | $136.00 |
| ADD: TRUNKED ONE TOUCH BUTTON | - | G683AF | 430 | $161.00 |
| ENH: APX GPS ACTIVATION | Requires W947. | GA00229AC | 430 | $203.00 |
| ENH: ENHANCEMENT LEVEL 2 | - | GA01771AE | 430 | $271.00 |
| ADD: ASK SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FLP | The SOFTWARE KEY is the default Advance System Key option that ships standard on all APX products. You can nolonger order software key QA01749. The HARDWARE KEY QA01648 can be ordered instead. Be sure to enter the CORRECT SYSTEM OWNER ID in the supplemental data. If an INCORRECT ID is entered, a FLASHport order is required to fix the error. | QA01648AC | 430 | $6.00 |
| ADD: ASTRO 25 INTEGRATED VOICE & DATA | This option is only capable of being used on P25 Digital Conventional and 9600 Trunking Systems. This option is required for IV & D operation. | W947AX | 430 | $338.00 |
| ADD: RF PRE-AMPLIFIER | - | W12DR | 430 | $89.00 |
| ADD: WI-FI CAPABILITY | Requries the purchase of a WiFi antenna | GA09001AB | 430 | $407.00 |
| ADD: MISSION CRITICAL WIRELESS BLUETOOTH | Requires a WiFi/BT antenna | QA00583AE | 430 | $203.00 |
| ADD: MOBILE IMPACT DETECTION FLP | Triggers Emergency when impact or rollover is detected. | GA01843AB | 430 | $177.00 |
| ENH: MULTI-CODE PLUG PROGRAMMING FLP | Allows the radio to be programmed with a maximum of of 1 primary and 9 secondary codeplugs. The user can select a new codeplug via radio menu / settings on the radio. NOTE: Enhancement Level 2 must also be ordered when ordering Multi-Codeplug Programming. | QA09772AB | 0430 | $203.00 |
Advanced System Key
| Description | Full Description | Nomenclature | APC | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD: ASK SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FLP | The SOFTWARE KEY is the default Advance System Key option that ships standard on all APX products. You can nolonger order software key QA01749. The HARDWARE KEY QA01648 can be ordered instead. Be sure to enter the CORRECT SYSTEM OWNER ID in the supplemental data. If an INCORRECT ID is entered, a FLASHport order is required to fix the error. | QA01648AC | 430 | $6.00 |
Multikey
| Description | Full Description | Nomenclature | APC | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD: TACTICAL OTAR | includes MULTIKEY. Tactical OTAR is not compatible with DVRs QA00631. | H04AX | 430 | $474.00 |
| ADD: MULTI SYSTEM OTAR FLASHPORT | Requires ASTRO 25 OTAR W/ MULTIKEY (G298) | GA01620 | 430 | $202.00 |
| ENH: MULTIKEY OPERATION | Required when using more than one encryption algorithm or encryption key. | W969BL | 430 | $446.00 |
| ENH: ASTRO 25 OTAR W/ MULTIKEY | Not compatible with ADP-Only. Includes multikey, trunking OTAR and Tactical OTAR. Tactical OTAR can only be utilized when IV&D is purchased. Requires AES. | G298AV | 430 | $1,002.00 |
Ship Card
| Product Type | FC | Nomenclature | Description | APC | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTRO_SUBS_SOFTWARE | US1 | QA00631AC | ADD: DVRS PSU ACTIVATION APX PORTABLE FLASHPORT | 0430 | |
| ASTRO_SUBS_SOFTWARE | US1 | QA09772AB | ENH: MULTI-CODE PLUG PROGRAMMING FLP | 0430 | |
| PORTABLES | SCB | T7694 | ANALOG CONVENTIONAL | 430 | 19 |
| PORTABLES | SCB | T7695 | DIGITAL CONVENTIONAL | 430 | 13 |
| PORTABLES | SCB | T7696 | ANALOG SMARTZONE | 430 | 5 |
| PORTABLES | SCB | T7697 | DIGITAL SMARTZONE | 430 | 5 |
| PORTABLES | SCB | T7698 | TDMA | 430 | 5 |
| ASTRO_SUBS_SOFTWARE | US1 | UA00083AA | ADD: SOFTWARE LICENSE ONLINE DELIVERY | 0430 |