Elk Firmware 5.3.8 & Wireless

[Monk]

I hate to get too far behind, but it looks like 5.3.0 is the furthest I can go without getting a different wireless receiver. Currently I have an M1XRF2G which is no longer supported.
 
Anyone have an opinion regarding the upgrade to an M1XRFEG? I don't know the models of my current Fob's or switches without research. Any way they will just "work" and reprogram OK with the new receiver?

 

[TurboSam]

I'm in exactly the same boat, but I though 5.2.10 was the latest that would work?  
 
I can't find a 5.3.0 on the Elk (M1 Owners) website.
 
I must admit that I was relieved to find out that the M1XRFEG was, at least, an option because when I originally saw the caution I thought it mean I would have to replace all my sensors with the two way variety to get to 5.3.8.

 

[Monk]

You are probably right - I was going by what I currently have installed - I'm sure it was downloaded via the ELKRP software, not from the ELK site. I'll recheck that.
So - it sounds like the sensors would work ok with the newer receiver.

 

[Monk]

Double checked the firmware - I am indeed running 5.3.0, It was installed on 20140726, It was upgraded it from 5.2.10. It got downloaded via the RP software.
You are right - looking at the ELK site, the version jumps from 5.2.10 to 5.3.8. I have had zero problems with the 5.30 wonder why the removed it.
 
I went ahead and ordered the M1XRFEG.

 

[Del91574]

Usually, unless a bug is found and addressed, and noted in the SPAR's for the FW, updating isn't really necessary and should be viewed as an as-needed basis. Even Elk says that.
 
There's a bunch of things that haven't been addressed or fixed in years, so FW really isn't the be-all end-all it is.
 
Remember, these aren't like PC's or other items that require constant patching.

 

[Monk]

Usually, unless a bug is found and addressed, and noted in the SPAR's for the FW, updating isn't really necessary and should be viewed as an as-needed basis. Even Elk says that.
 
There's a bunch of things that haven't been addressed or fixed in years, so FW really isn't the be-all end-all it is.
 
Remember, these aren't like PC's or other items that require constant patching.

 
Understood - I am well aware. I don't mind spending the money. If nothing else, for the ability to move forward.

 

[Del91574]

Personally, I'm waiting until either a huge breakthrough occurs on a revised panel goes out. I haven't seen too many items addressed in the most recent FW's released and $100 for a new receiver just for a FW that doesn't do much, if anything, other than fixes that probably don't apply to 90% of the installs out there.....
 
Just my view with multiple M1's and EZ8's out there. Haven't really had to update many since they came out. XEP and some related hardware, sure.

 

[Monk]

Update
 
The new M1XRFEG install was painless and the existing wireless information was not lost. All works as expected.
 
Firmware 5.3.8 works well thus far - as others have encountered, the panel needs to be reloaded / forgets previous programming. This occurred on one panel which was upgraded from 5.3.0 and a second panel which was upgraded from 5.1.20.