Software & Firmware

Land Mobile Radio

LMR Software Downloads

For the latest LMR software and firmware updates, please refer to the list below. If you require something else that isn’t included in the list, please contact support@zetron.com for further information.

MT-4E Receiver Firmware

Product Family

MT-4E Series

Description

MT-4E Receiver Firmware and Firmware Flashing Software Bundle

Requirements:

  • Firmware Flashing Software version 2.0.0 or later. 
  • MT-4E Radio Service Software (RSS4E) version 2.3.0 or later.

Upgrading Process Notes:

  • Latest updates can only be applied to firmware versions 2.0.0 and later.
  • Do not use an external USB hub for programming the radio.
  • Do not use a USB cable that is longer than 10 feet for programming the radio
  • For detailed instructions on how to update the firmware on your MT-4E Receiver, please click here.

LATEST VERSION

2.10.1

Release Date

April 30, 2020

Current

VERSION 2.10.1

Description:

The following updates are included in this release.
  • Various performance improvements and bug fixes.
  • Updated encryption module support.

Hardware Compatibility:

This firmware upgrade is compatible with all versions of MT-4E Receiver hardware. Note that optional encryption modules (ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) purchased prior to 2009 are no longer supported.

If you are unsure of the compatibility of your encryption modules or have any other questions or concerns, please contact support@zetron.com.

Software Compatibility:

  • MT-4E Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above required.
  • This version of firmware requires MT-4E Radio Service Software (RSS) v1.7.7.0 or above required to access the latest features.

Release Date: April 30 2020

File size: 4.9MB

DOWNLOAD ZIP

VERSION 2.0.0

Description:

MT-4E Receiver Bootloader and V2.0.0 Firmware
This is the first update that is required to go from version 1.6 to version 2.0 or later.
For earlier firmware versions please contact the service department to obtain an RMA number and shipping instructions.

Requirements:

  • Firmware version 1.6 and later.
  • Firmware Flashing Software, if not previously installed.

Note: The latest firmware version must also be applied after v2.0.0.

Release Date: March 18 2008

Filesize: 1.3MB

DOWNLOAD ZIP

History

VERSION 2.10.1 (April 30 2020)

The following updates are included in this release.

  • Various performance improvements and bug fixes.
  • Updated encryption module support.

Hardware Compatibility:
This firmware upgrade is compatible with all versions of MT-4E Receiver hardware. Note that optional encryption modules (ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) purchased prior to 2009 are no longer supported.

If you are unsure of the compatibility of your encryption modules or have any other questions or concerns, please contact support@zetron.com 

Software Compatibility:

  • Zetron MT-4E Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above required.
  • This version of firmware requires Zetron MT-4E Radio Service Software (RSS) v1.7.7.0 or above required to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.9.9 (March 27 2018)

  • Bug fix for Battery Level Reporting Operation.
  • Status Tone feature is now available to all users.
  • Minor bug fixes.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.7.6.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.9.8 (March 1 2017)

  • Battery Level Reporting feature. Requires Transmitter Firmware 2.10.9 or later.
  • Remote keying (through DTMF) of P25 Receiver Standard Tone Test Pattern (TIA-102.CAAAA Section1.3.3.7 a). Requires Transmitter Firmware 2.10.9 or later.
  • RSSI Response for P25CC. (P25CC Voting Application specific feature.)

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact factory in this case.

VERSION 2.9.6 (September 1 2015)

  • Added a receiver health indication feature.
  • Added the capability to indicate whether a P25 group call or a P25 unit-to-unit call is being received.
  • Added the capability to assign a different function to certain output pins. See help file in RSS ver 1.7.4.0 or above for detail.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.7.4.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.9.5 (June 1 2015)

  • Added a repeat Simple TDU and Extended TDU feature.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.2.1 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.7.3.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.9.0 (August 1 2014)

Improvement with receiver start up.

  • Fix the non-linear RSSI response.
  • Improvement for simulcast application.
  • Improve FM demodulator routine.
  • Add automatic reboot after decryption key is zeroized.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc (Discriminator), and Disc (Discriminator) LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.7.5 or earlier this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.7.0.0 or above to access the latest features.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above.

Note: Due to hardware differences, some radios with firmware version 2.7.5 or above cannot be downgraded. Contact factory if further details are required.

VERSION 2.7.50 (September 3 2012)

  • Improve DCS decoding in the multi-channel operating application.
  • Improve the decoding Inverted DCS.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc (Discriminator), and Disc (Discriminator) LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.7.5 or earlier this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.3.0 or above to access the latest features.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.7.3.0 or above.

Note: Due to hardware differences, some radios with firmware version 2.7.5 or above cannot be downgraded. Contact factory if further details are required.

VERSION 2.7.5 (September 3 2012)

  • Support for new Flash IC.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc (Discriminator), and Disc (Discriminator) LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.0.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.7.0.0 or above.

Note: Due to hardware differences, some radios with firmware version 2.7.5 or above cannot be downgraded. Contact factory if further details are required.

VERSION 2.7.49 (November 1 2011)

  • Expand the capability of the startup diagnostic module.
  • Adding support for MPT1327 trunk controller.
  • Improve digital adjacent channel rejection performance.
  • Add option to wait for AlgID before unsequleching when crypto module is installed.
  • Improve DCS decoding performance.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc (Discriminator), and Disc (Discriminator) LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading to this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.3.0 or above to access the latest features.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.7.3.0 or above.

Note: Due to hardware differences, some radios with firmware version 2.7.5 or above cannot be downgraded. Contact factory if further details are required.

VERSION 2.6.9 (June 1 2011)

  • Enhance synthesizer diagnostic during startup.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Rx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc (Discriminator), and Disc (Discriminator) LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.0.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.6.1 or above.

VERSION 2.4.2 (February 1 2011)

  • Change the impulse response of the CTCSS smoothing filter.
  • Enhance the RSSI DAC output operation.
  • Enhance the bit error rate test operation when BER is higher than 5%.
  • Enhance the status tone operation when high amplitude is selected.
  • Improve the track of secure signal indication under low signal level condition.
  • Supports FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1. However, the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1 is not supported.
  • ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX is not supported.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the firmware is upgraded to 2.2.15 code or above. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc, and Disc LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.5.9.0 or above.

VERSION 2.2.9 (October 1 2009)

  • Reduce the status tone gap during squelching and unsquelching.
  • Supports ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX.
  • Adjustment for the CTCSS smoothing filter.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc, and Disc LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.4.6.0 or above.

VERSION 2.2.2 (March 2 2009)

  • Fix the problem with multiple reset happening during configuration parameter programming.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc, and Disc LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.4.6.0 or above.

VERSION 2.2.1 (February 2 2009)

  • Add support for 800 MHz band.
  • Add support for the encryption module, ENCRYPT-MT-4E-XX (FIPS Certified).
  • Add option for Noise Based Squelch Operation.
  • Improve FM demodulator algorithm.
  • Output of the FM demodulator is now routed to the DISC o/p.
  • Increase the pass band of the DISC o/p.

Note: Balanced Audio, Speaker Audio, Disc, and Disc LPF outputs need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: Squelch Open and Close points need to be readjusted after upgrading from version 2.1.1 or earlier to this version.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.4.6.0 or above.

VERSION 2.1.1 (June 2 2008)

  • Bypass the voice band filter when in P25 mode to improve the sensitivity when receiving encrypted signals.
  • Add field flashing capability.
  • Change RSSI output to log scale.

VERSION 2.0.0 (March 18 2008)

MT-4E Receiver Bootloader and V2.0.0 Firmware
This is the first update that is required to go from version 1.6 to version 2.0 or later.
For earlier firmware versions please contact the service department to obtain an RMA number and shipping instructions.

Requirements:

  • Firmware version 1.6 and later.
  • Firmware Flashing Software, if not previously installed.

Note: The latest firmware version must also be applied after v2.0.0

MT-4E TRANSMITTER FIRMWARE

Product Family

MT-4E Series

Description

MT-4E Receiver Firmware and Firmware Flashing Software Bundle

Requirements:

  • Firmware Flashing Software version 2.0.0 or later. 
  • MT-4E Radio Service Software (RSS4E) version 2.3.0 or later.

Upgrading Process Notes:

  • Latest updates can only be applied to firmware versions 2.0.0 and later.
  • Do not use an external USB hub for programming the radio.
  • Do not use a USB cable that is longer than 10 feet for programming the radio
  • For detailed instructions on how to update the firmware on your MT-4E Transmitter, please click here.

LATEST VERSION

2.11.0

Release Date

30 January 2020

Current

VERSION 2.11.1

Description:

The following updates are included in this release. For more detailed release information, please click here to view the full release notes.

  • Various performance improvements and bug fixes.
  • Updated encryption module support

Hardware Compatibility:

This firmware upgrade is compatible with all versions of MT-4E Transmitter hardware. Note that optional encryption modules (ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) purchased prior to 2009 are no longer supported.

If you are unsure of the compatibility of your encryption modules or have any other questions or concerns, please contact support@zetron.com

Software Compatibility:

  • Zetron MT-4E Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above required.
  • This version of firmware requires Zetron MT-4E Radio Service Software (RSS) v1.7.7.0 or above required to access the latest features.

Release Date: January 30 2020

Filesize: 4.4MB

DOWNLOAD ZIP

VERSION 2.10.18

Description:

  • Advanced support for upcoming product features and hardware alternatives.
  • Fix for transmitter output power fault experienced in select units.
  • Other minor bug fixes.

Hardware Compatibility:

The v2.10.18 transmitter firmware upgrade is compatible with all versions of MT-4E Transmitter hardware. Note that optional encryption modules purchased prior to 2009 are no longer supported.

If you are unsure of the compatibility of your encryption modules or have any other questions or concerns, please contact support@zetron.com

Software Compatibility:

  • Zetron MT-4E Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above required.
  • This version of firmware requires Zetron MT-4E Radio Service Software (RSS) v1.7.7.0 or above required to access the latest features.

Release Date: October 9 2019

Filesize: 4.4MB

DOWNLOAD ZIP

VERSION 2.0.0

Description:

MT-4E Transmitter Bootloader and V2.0.0 Firmware.

This is the first update that is required to go from version 1.6 to version 2.0 or later.

For earlier firmware versions please contact the service department to obtain an RMA number and shipping instructions.

Requirements:

  • Firmware version 1.6 and later.
  • Firmware Flashing Software, if not previously installed.

Note: The latest firmware version must also be applied after v2.0.0.

Release Date: March 18 2008

Filesize: 1.5MB

DOWNLOAD ZIP

History

VERSION 2.11.0 (January 30 2020)

The following updates are included in this release. For more detailed release information, please click here to view the full release notes.

  • Various performance improvements and bug fixes.
  • Updated encryption module support

Hardware Compatibility:

This firmware upgrade is compatible with all versions of MT-4E Transmitter hardware. Note that optional encryption modules (ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) purchased prior to 2009 are no longer supported.

If you are unsure of the compatibility of your encryption modules or have any other questions or concerns, please contact support@zetron.com

Software Compatibility:

  • Zetron MT-4E Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above required.
  • This version of firmware requires Zetron MT-4E Radio Service Software (RSS) v1.7.7.0 or above required to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.10.18 (October 9 2019)

  • Advanced support for upcoming product features and hardware alternatives.
  • Fix for transmitter output power fault experienced in select units.
  • Other minor bug fixes.

Hardware Compatibility:

The v2.10.18 transmitter firmware upgrade is compatible with all versions of MT-4E Transmitter hardware. Note that optional encryption modules purchased prior to 2009 are no longer supported.

If you are unsure of the compatibility of your encryption modules or have any other questions or concerns, please contact support@zetron.com

Software Compatibility:

  • Zetron MT-4E Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above required.
  • This version of firmware requires Zetron MT-4E Radio Service Software (RSS) v1.7.7.0 or above required to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.10.9 (March 23 2017)

  • Option to have the synthesizer remain on all the time.
  • Option to have adjustable courtesy tone.
  • Battery Level Reporting feature. Requires Receiver Firmware 2.9.8 or later.
  • Remote keying (through DTMF) of P25 Receiver Standard Tone Test Pattern (TIA-102.CAAAA Section 1.3.3.7 a). Requires Receiver Firmware 2.9.8 or later.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit when the Tx firmware is upgraded then it may no longer function. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.7.6.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.10.6 (July 1 2016)

  • During manufacturing, some units are identified to have consistently taken too long to start from power up. A firmware fix is implemented to address this issue.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit when the Tx firmware is upgraded then it may no longer function. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.7.5.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.10.4.46 (February 1 2016)

  • Added the capability to assign Tx health status indication operation to Pin Z-26.
  • Added support for loss of network connection alert feature.
  • Minor bug fixes.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit when the Tx firmware is upgraded then it may no longer function. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.3.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.7.5.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.10.1.46 (June 1 2015)

  • Added a repeat Simple TDU and Extended TDU feature.
  • Trunking control channel operation stability improved.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Tx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.2.1 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.7.3.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.9.36.46 (May 1 2014)

  • Rebranding to Codan Radio Communications.
  • Add Digital Ping feature.
  • Add support to P25 Channel Controller application.
  • Add support to P25 Channel Controller Simulcast application.
  • Minor bug fixes.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Tx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.9.2.1 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.9.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.9.11.40 (December 3 2012)

  • FCC Part 90.203 compliance

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Tx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact factory in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.8.0.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.5.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.7.52 (September 3 2012)

  • Expand the capability of the startup diagnostic module.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Tx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.7.3.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.3.0 or above to access the latest features.

VERSION 2.7.8 (December 1 2011)

  • Support for new Flash IC.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Tx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.7.0.0 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.0.0 or above.

Note: Due to hardware differences, some radios with firmware version 2.7.8 or above cannot be downgraded. Contact factory if further details are required.

VERSION 2.6.7 (November 1 2011)

  • Enhance synthesizer diagnostic during startup.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module (the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1) is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the Tx firmware is upgraded to this version. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires Firmware Flashing Software 1.6.1 or above.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.6.0.0 or above.

VERSION 2.4.9 (July 1 2011)

  • Widen the lower pass band limit of the pre-emphasis filter.
  • Widen the lower pass band limit of the shaping filter.
  • During transparent mode transmit, only turn on PA when transparent data packet has been received.
  • Enhance the External Subtone Input operation in Analog Transparent mode.
  • Adding lower standby current mode feature.
  • Provide more option for Status Symbol Operation.
  • Supports FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1. However, the Non-FIPS certified version of ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX1 is not supported.
  • ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX is not supported.
  • New tuning parameter interpolation for the 768 to 869 MHz band.
  • Enhance the NPSPAC band operation.

Note: If an unsupported encryption module is installed in the unit to be flash upgraded, it will no longer work if the firmware is upgraded to 2.2.14 code or above. Please contact Zetron in this case.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.5.9.0 or above.

VERSION 2.2.71 September 2009

  • Supports ENCRYPT-MT4E-XX.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.4.6.0 or above.

VERSION 2.2.22 March 2009

  • Address the issue with some transmitters occasionally can fail to come out of the initialization after power up.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.4.6.0 or above.

VERSION 2.2.12 February 2009

Add support for 800 MHz band (include NPSPAC band option).
  • Add support for the encryption module, ENCRYPT-MT-4E-XX (FIPS Certified).
  • When using a “Paging” channel type, allow switching between analog vs. digital paging after PTT is asserted.
  • The hang time operation has changed. Now when tail type TDU only is selected for a mixed mode channel, analog operation will have silent squelch tail.
  • Add carrier offset adjustment when external sub-tone input selected.
  • Improve tone encoding capability of the P25 vocoder.

Note: This version of firmware requires RSS 1.4.6.0 or above.

VERSION 2.1.01 February 2008

  • Add field flashing capability.
  • Add code for simulcast operation.
  • Add code to support forward and reverse power alarms.

VERSION 2.0.018 March 2008

MT-4E Transmitter Bootloader and V2.0.0 Firmware.

This is the first update that is required to go from version 1.6 to version 2.0 or later.

For earlier firmware versions please contact the service department to obtain an RMA number and shipping instructions.

Requirements:

  • Firmware version 1.6 and later.
  • Firmware Flashing Software, if not previously installed.

Note: The latest firmware version must also be applied after v2.0.0.support

FIRMWARE FLASHING SOFTWARE

Product Family

MT-4E/Z SERIES

Description

This application is used to update the firmware in Zetron MT-4E/Z product series.

This version will function as a full version and includes the 32bit and 64bit USB drivers within the Firmware Flasher installer.

Requirements:

Microsoft .net framework version 4.5.

Additional Downloads:

-MT-4E Receiver Firmware (see above).
-MT-4E Transmitter Firmware (see above).

LATEST VERSION

2.0.0

Release Date

25 November 2021

Current

VERSION 2.0.0

Description:

  • Added support for the latest MT-4E radio firmware updates.
  • Added support for the MT-4Z VHF receiver

Release Date: November 25 2021

Filesize: 2.7MB

DOWNLOAD ZIP

 

History

VERSION 2.0.0

  • NOVEMBER 25 2021
  • Added support for the MT-4Z VHF receiver

VERSION 1.9.323

  • Added support for the latest MT-4E radio firmware updates.

VERSION 1.9.2.0

  • Added support for the latest MT-4E radio and UIC firmware updates

VERSION 1.9.0.0

  • Rebranded the application to Codan Radio Communications.

Note: This version will function as a full version and includes the 32bit and 64bit USB drivers within the Firmware Flasher installer.

VERSION 1.8.0.0

  • Added support for the latest MT-4E radio firmware updates.

VERSION 1.7.3.0

  • Added support for more product families.
  • Minor firmware update process improvements.

VERSION 1.7.1.0

  • Added more checks prior to starting a firmware update sequence.

VERSION 1.7.0.0

  • Added detection of product hardware revisions.

VERSION 1.6.2.0

  • Minor firmware update process improvements

VERSION 1.6.1.0

  • Various user interface improvements and updated firmware update progress status messages.

VERSION 1.6.0.0

  • Updated the software to work on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows operating systems.

VERSION 1.5.1.0

  • Added support for flashing the Zetron UIC product.

VERSION 1.3.0.0

MT-4E synthesizer firmware can be flashed independently of the main processor firmware. A single synthesizer firmware update file can be used to update both MT-4E receivers and transmitters.

VERSION 1.1.12.0

  • Updated the online help documentation to offer more detailed explanations of the software’s operation.

VERSION 1.1.11.0

Corrected the product identification sequence used for products containing older firmware so that all steps of the product ID read must be properly completed before any flashing operations can be performed.

VERSION 1.1.9.0

  • Modified the firmware update file load operation to eliminate potential errors related to operating system regional settings.

VERSION 1.1.7.0

First release.

RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE 4e RADIOS - RSS4E

Product Family

MT-4E /Z Series

Description

This application is used to configure, service, and test Zetron MT-4E/Z digital transmitters and receivers.

This version includes the 32bit and 64bit USB drivers within the Radio Service Software installer

LATEST VERSION

2.3.0

Release Date

27 January 2022

Current

VERSION 2.3.0.41

Description:

  • Added support for MT-4Z VHF receiver

Release Date: January 27 2022

Filesize: 4.7MB

DOWNLOAD ZIP

History

VERSION 2.3.0.41

  • January 7 2022
  • Added support for MT-4Z VHF receiver

VERSION 1.7.7.0

  • Fixed bug with Analog Only Receiver Battery Level Reporting option

VERSION 1.7.6.0

  • Support for Hot Synthesizer
  • Support for RSSI Response for P25CC
  • Support for Battery Level Reporting
  • Support for Self-Key of Remote 1011Hz P25 Test Tone
  • Support for Adjustable Courtesy Tone
  • Minor bug fixes

VERSION 1.7.5.0

  • Updated Receiver Health/Output Pin Configuration.
  • Added support for Transmitter Health/Output Pin Configuration.

VERSION 1.7.4.0

  • Updated Receiver Health/Output Pin Configuration.
  • Added support for Transmitter Health/Output Pin Configuration.

VERSION 1.7.3

  • Added Receiver Output Pin Configuration.

VERSION 1.7.1

  • Maintenance Release.

VERSION 1.7.0

  • Added support for P25 Digital Ping

VERSION 1.6.8

  • P25 Controller Interface Support

VERSION 1.6.7.1

  • Maintenance release

VERSION 1.6.6

  • USB Driver Update
  • Codan Rebranding

VERSION 1.6.5

  • FCC Narrowbanding – restriction for 25 kHz Transmitter bandwidth use
  • Optional Trunking Control Channel support for Transmitters

VERSION 1.6.4

  • P25 Controller Interface update

VERSION 1.6.3

  • Added support for the P25 Controller Interface
  • Added support for Late Entry Unsquelch feature

VERSION 1.6.2

  • Updated 900 MHz Receiver frequency band range to 930-960 MHz
  • Added support for P25 Controller Interface integration

VERSION 1.6.1

  • Added support for 900 MHz Transmitters and Receivers
  • Added support for Paging channels with External Input

VERSION 1.6.0

  • Added support for TPL PA8-1AC(L)-RSF-DE-1 Transmitter power amplifiers
  • Added automatic reboot on Synthesizer reprogramming

MULTIPLE LINK CONTROLLER SOFTWARE CI-RC-4M

Product Family

Multilink Controller

Description

This application is used to configure the setup of the Receiver / Transmitter links on the CI-RC-4M.

This version will function as a full version.

This version will update version 1.0 and above.

Note: 
 
  • If installing the application on a system that already has Multiple Link Controller Software prior to v2.0.0, the old version first needs to be uninstalled through Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

For more information on the Multiple Link Controller software, click here.

LATEST VERSION

2.1.1.0

Release Date

9 December 2014

Current

VERSION 2.1.1.0

Description:

  • Corrected application startup and USB connection issues on some systems running 64-bit Windows.

Release Date: December 9 2014

Filesize: 2.4MB

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History

VERSION 2.1.1.0

  • March 23 2017
  • Corrected application startup and USB connection issues on some systems running 64-bit Windows.

VERSION 2.1.0.0

  • Rebranded the application to Codan Radio Communications.
  • Updated USB drivers for compatibility with 64-bit Windows Vista and 7.

VERSION 2.0.1.0

  • Updated to support the new functions of the CI-RC-4M-G2.
  • Updated USB drivers to provide true USB connectivity. COM port communication is no longer supported.
  • User interface updates and improvements.

VERSION 1.2.2.0

  • Modified the COM port selection window to allow for the selection of COM port numbers higher than 8.

VERSION 1.2.1.0

  • Modified the appearance of the General Purpose Output (GPO) programming tab page for improved ease of use.
  • Corrected the loading of certain configuration settings from saved system configuration files.

VERSION 1.2.0.0

  • Added the ability to program the default startup state of DTMF-controlled links on a per-link basis.

VERSION 1.1.2.0

  • Added a new feature to allow checking for updates to the software on the Zetron software download web page.

VERSION 1.1.1.0

  • Modified the Product ID display window to show Codan radio family compatibility information depending on the firmware version of the currently connected CI-RC-4M. Starting with CI-RC-4M firmware version 1.7, the product is fully compatible with MT-4E radios only.

VERSION 1.1

  • Integrated online help into the application.
  • Modified the software so that program settings are stored in an INI configuration file rather than the registry.
  • Corrected the operation of the channel bank A/B selection radio buttons.
  • Made improvements in communications when programming/reading the CI-RC-4M.

VERSION 1.0

  • First release.

uic-4 cONFIGURATION UTILITY

Product Family

Mt-4, Stratus

Description

This application is used to read and to modify various configuration settings in the Universal Interface Card (UIC-4-00).

This version will update version 1.0.0 and above.

LATEST VERSION

2.3.2.0

Release Date

21 October 2015

Current

VERSION 2.3.2.0

Description:

Updated the Configure mode of the software to allow programming of the UIC’s Network Status Tone output feature. This function requires UIC firmware v4.0.10.0 or later.

Release Date: October 21 2015

Filesize: 3.4MB

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History

VERSION 2.3.2.0

  • March 23 2017
  • Updated the Configure mode of the software to allow programming of the UIC’s Network Status Tone output feature. This function requires UIC firmware v4.0.10.0 or later.

VERSION 2.3.1.0

  • Added a feature to allow programming of the UIC’s Digital General Purpose Output 0 to be optionally used as a network connection status indicator. This function requires UIC firmware v4.0.7.0 or later.
  • Improved configuration setting programming when connected to a UIC via FSI.

VERSION 2.3.0.0

  • Added support for programming configuration settings related to the B side (right side) radio pair in the same subrack in which the UIC is installed. Note that B side radio support is an optional feature on the UIC and requires firmware v4.0.0.0 or later.
  • Added support for programming the new ‘Default UIC States’ configuration setting available in UIC firmware v4.0.0.0 or later.
  • Added support for 64-bit operating systems.
  • Several minor user interface improvements.

VERSION 2.2.0.0

  • Rebranded the application to Codan Radio Communications.

VERSION 2.0.0.0

  • Added support for connecting to the UIC via the Fixed Station Interface (FSI) and for programming the UIC’s FSI-related configuration settings. Note that the FSI is only available in UIC firmware v3.4.0.0 or later.
  • Added support for programming new functions of the UIC available in firmware v3.4.0.0 or later: new network-related settings, simplex mode operation, automatic local repeating and outbound audio data buffering.
  • Added configuration data file load and save functions to the Configuration mode of the application.
  • Added UIC-specific test functions in the Test mode of the application.
  • Overall user interface update of the application.

VERSION 1.3.0.0

  • Added the ability to enable/disable the P25 Link Control Word extraction function of the UIC. Note that P25 Link Control Word extraction is supported only by UIC firmware v2.0 or later.

VERSION 1.2.2.0

  • Added the ability in Configuration mode to program the UIC’s audio encoding method (linear or u-law PCM). Note that audio encoding selection is supported only by UIC firmware v1.8 or later.
  • The Test mode of the application supports streaming audio in both linear and u-law PCM formats depending on the currently programmed selection in the UIC.
  • In Configuration mode the UIC’s MAC address is read out and displayed along with the other configuration settings.
  • In both the Configuration and Test modes, sets of UIC connection settings can be named and saved for quickly connecting to UICs without having to remember IP addresses and port numbers.
  • User interface improvements.
  • Removed display of USB driver installation instructions on first run of the application. The USB drivers for all Zetron software are now installed separately from the applications.

VERSION 1.0.4.0

  • Corrected the way the UIC firmware version number is displayed when the “UIC Product ID” window is opened in Test mode.

VERSION 1.0.1.0

  • Displays USB driver installation instructions after the UIC Configuration Utility is installed.

 

  • First release.

uic-4-00 firmware

Product Family

MT-4, STRATUS

Description

UIC-4-00 Firmware

Requirements:

  • Firmware Flashing Software Version 1.9.2.0 or later. if not previously installed.
    Universal Interface Card Configuration Utility Version 2.3.0.0 or later.

Notes:

  • This update can only be applied to firmware versions 2.0 and later.

LATEST VERSION

4.0.10.0

Release Date

25 July 2016

Current

VERSION 4.0.10.0

Description:

Added a feature allowing the UIC to send a status tone at the end of each transmission to indicate the absence/presence of a network connection to a host. Selection of this function requires UIC Configuration Software version 2.3.2.0 or later.

NOTE: This firmware is compatible only with MT-4E transmitter firmware version 2.10.3 or later.

Release: July 25 2016

Filesize: 1.1MB

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History

VERSION 4.0.10.0

  • July 25 2016
  • Added a feature allowing the UIC to send a status tone at the end of each transmission to indicate the absence/presence of a network connection to a host. Selection of this function requires UIC Configuration Software version 2.3.2.0 or later.

NOTE: This firmware is compatible only with MT-4E transmitter firmware version 2.10.3 or later.

VERSION 4.0.9.0

  • Added a feature allowing the UIC’s Digital General Purpose Output 0 to be optionally used as a network connection status indicator. Selection of this function requires UIC Configuration Software version 2.3.1.0 or later.
  • Corrected occasionally clipped audio at the end of outbound P25 transmissions.

VERSION 4.0.5.0

  • Corrected receiver muting and audio reception when operating in simplex mode.

VERSION 4.0.3.0

  • Added support the for the B side (right side) radio pair in the same subrack in which the UIC is installed. Note that B side radio support is an optional feature on the UIC.
  • Added the ‘Default UIC States’ function to allow the UIC to go into known states upon host connect/disconnect events.
  • Extended the length of the outbound audio buffer to 500ms.

VERSION 3.4.1.0

  • Updated the FSI selection programming.

VERSION 3.4.0.0

  • Added support for the Fixed Station Interface (FSI) in addition to the Zetron-proprietary UIC interface, as well as new FSI-related configuration settings.
  • Added the following new functions: new network-related configuration settings, simplex mode operation, automatic local repeating and outbound audio data buffering.

VERSION 2.0

  • Added a P25 Link Control Word parsing function to report the LCW of incoming P25 mode calls.
  • Added the firmware flashing function to allow firmware updates in the field.

 

VERSION 1.8

  • Added selectable u-law/linear PCM audio encoding option.
  • Added the ability to read the UIC’s MAC address.
  • Corrected detection of the receiver’s secure/clear mode output signal.
  • Some networking-related improvements.

VERSION 1.6

  • Corrected the detection of NACs when receivers are programmed with a NAC of $F7F (transparent operation where all NACs are passed through).

VERSION 1.5

  • Corrected the operation of the secure/clear transmission mode selection.
  • Corrected the operation of the front panel Zeroize Keys pushbutton.
  • These changes are applicable only when using the UIC with encryption-equipped radios.

VERSION 1.2

  • Corrected the audio input and output levels to reduce distortion.

VERSION 1.0

  • First release.

uic-5 firmware

Product Family

MT-4, Stratus

Description

UIC-5 Firmware

Used to upgrade the firmware in UIC-5 devices to get the latest features and functionality.

Note:

  • This firmware update cannot be used to upgrade UIC-5 devices running firmware version 1.2.x or earlier. Any devices running these older versions of firmware must be returned to Zetron for upgrades.

LATEST VERSION

1.3.5-4.0.0

Release Date

18 July 2022

 

Current

 

VERSION 1.3.5-4.0.0 (July 18 2022)

  • Added the Location Services feature to allow passing of GPS location information received from subscriber radios.
  • Various fixes and performance improvements.

Note: The Location Services function is a paid optional feature that must be enabled via a software license key. Please contact Zetron sales for details.