Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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Sahara
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Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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Hello,

I have purchased a new Garmin Tread, but in the European versions the radio function is not activated.
I would like to know if it is possible to flash this unit with the firmware of the USA versions in order to have the radio.

Greetings from Spain
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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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Please send a copy of your TREAD GarminDevice.xml file to webmaster at GPSrChive dot com.
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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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I am just curious, why Garmin disabled radio in european versions? Due some regulations?
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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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Yes, most countries have different regulations for which radio frequencies can be used by civilian's and how those frequencies can be used.
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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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gpsrchive wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:43 pm Please send a copy of your TREAD GarminDevice.xml file to webmaster at GPSrChive dot com.
Thank you very much, I have already sent it to see if there is luck and you can use the VHF radio also in Europe. :D
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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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Well, it was as easy as telling him that I am in the USA at the first boot, and the radio option appears!

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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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I have compared the XML files, and it seems the firmware is identical for your device as a USA Tread. I suspect the device will limit actual capabilities based on GPS location. Also, did your Tread come with a Group Ride Radio, or a Group Ride Tracker?
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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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gpsrchive wrote: Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:02 am I have compared the XML files, and it seems the firmware is identical for your device as a USA Tread. I suspect the device will limit actual capabilities based on GPS location. Also, did your Tread come with a Group Ride Radio, or a Group Ride Tracker?
It comes with the tracker, but does not have the microphone input.
But I think we will be able to use the radio from a bluetooth headset.
We have not been able to test it yet.

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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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Looking forward to hearing results of your tests!
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Re: Load USA Firmware to European Tread?

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Hello, did it work? In Europe? Many thanks
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