Wireless: What system components do I need to replace to convert a CellCom system to a Freespeak II system?

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Question:  I have several CellCom systems in my rental stock inventory that I would like to convert into Freespeak II systems.  What system components need to be replaced and what components can be reused? 
Answer:  The following components / software / firmware are affected:

  • The CellCom base station can be reused for a Freespeak II system, it will require two firmware upgrades and a new default map. 

  • The configuration editor software will need to be replaced with the FS II configuration editor.  A new map will need to be created, old Cellcom maps are not compatible with FS II maps.

  • Any Splitter modules can be reused as is (no firmware update required). * A small hardware factory only modification maybe required if the splitter unit was purchased before 2014. Please contact Clear-Com support for more info

  • Existing beltpacks will need to be replaced with FSII-BP19-X4 beltpacks

  • Existing transceiver antennas will need to be replaced with FSII-TCVR19 transceiver antennas

  • Existing five bay chargers will need to be replaced with BA-60 five bay chargers

  • Existing Cellcom battery packs will need to be replaced with BAT-60 Li-on batteries


Note: Any base station with a serial number less that 1761 will need its PROM and SIMM upgraded before it can be upgraded to V2.0 or later. Any base station with a serial number above 1761 or has a seven digit serial number doesn’t need the PROM and SIMM change. 
The sales part number for the PROM and SIMM upgrade is CEL-FS-BS-UPGRADE.

Solution updated 2-Jan-2015 Some of the items that make up part # CEL-FS-BS-UPGRADE. have become obsolete and we cannot purchase any more parts. Therefore systems with s/n below 1761 can no longer be upgraded to CellCom V2.0 or later Therefore systems with s/n below 1761 can no longer be upgraded to become FSII base stations  

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