From everything I have ever seen from watching Scott's videos he doesn't do worthless CB style peak and tune jobs.Also Scotts radio website says programming cable included too.
It's nice to see someone who cares about performance over the typical power tune/part upgrade stuff from everyone else.
I bought the original Ares II radios from another seller with the original firmware and dual clarifier on the right. The unnamed seller was no help for getting the new firmware.
I sent it to Scott and he upgraded the firmware and supplied a replacement face sticker. The radio worked much better after the firmware update.
Assuming if I buy the Pro from Scott he would be able to update the firmware later for me if one becomes available. Scott says he can't share the firmware updates. I don't understand why he can't send them to other operators?
I wish Anytone would offer firmware updates on their website.