Manuals for the Model 4010 Console Manual Title Zetron Part No. Description Operator’s Manual 025-9226 Presents an overview of the console panels, a description of the functions of each button, and a Model 4010 Radio Dispatch Console Programming Manual The Zetron software described in this ma nual is subject to the terms and conditions of. Coronavirus Public Notice. WE ARE Zetron Technology solutions that optimize integrated communications. For 40 years, Zetron has been creating mission-critical communications solutions for public safety, transportation, utilities, natural resources, healthcare, and academic institutions. Mar 01, 2017 Zetron Price Book. indicates a limited discount item. indicates a non-discountable item All trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All pricing subject to Zetron's terms and conditions. Product Category: Paging 2000 Series Paging Terminal Upgrade U.S. Pricing (USD), 002-0001 Rev. 57 Price Sheet 001-0072-3 Rev.
I've got a second-hand Zetron 4010R console arriving in the next couple of weeks, destined to become an integral part of my ham station. From everything I've learned to date, this unit is fairly old (first installed in 1998). I -think- I've found the right version of the programming software (DOS-based Zetron CPS) to use with it, but I won't know for certain until I get it. As a precaution, and in case I decide to update the firmware, I've also purchased the Windows version (CPSW) direct from Zetron.
What I could really use is to connect with someone who's already familiar with these beasties, not just starting out as I am. My immediate questions:
Do I really need to be concerned with firmware updates at all? I've heard differing opinions. One says the only advantage gained by updating to current firmware is the ability to use the Windows version of the programming software. Thoughts?
Zetron tech support has said they don't recommend updating the firmware because of the hardware's age. They say it may 'not be reliable.' This makes no sense to me, unless they did a major hardware or CPU update during the product's lifetime (they are still in production, and supported). Thoughts?
Assuming I do need to worry about it: What form does the firmware take? If it's any kind of socketed EPROM or EEPROM, I can easily create my own update, if someone who owns a current console would be willing to read their EPROMs in a device programmer and send me the resultant files. Or, if local to me, let me come by their shop with a portable device reader/programmer and read the chips myself.
Is there a leakage risk from electrolytic caps in a device this old? My gut reaction is 'probably,' but I'd like to hear from anyone who might know for sure.
Thanks in advance.
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