Specifications

38 MDS 1710A/C and MDS 2710A/C/D MDS 05-3447A01, Rev. F
5. With a small adjustment tool, adjust each section of the helical filter
for maximum RSSI. Re-install the cover to the transceiver.
Invisible place holder
Figure 15. Helical Filter Location
7.5 Upgrading the Radio’s Software
From time to time, new product features or software maintenance files
may become available from MDS. This section describes the steps nec-
essary to install new software into the transceiver using a PC connected
to the radio’s
DIAG. port.
Upgrade software can be obtained in a number of ways. The MDS Web
site at www.microwavedata.com contains an FTP area with software
files for several radio models. You can browse the listings to see if there
are files pertaining to your particular model. There is no charge for this
service.
In addition, you can also contact MDS to request radio software. Soft-
ware files may be sent to you via e-mail, or on a 3.5” diskette. There may
be a nominal charge for the software depending on the nature of the
upgrade.
NOTE: Software upgrades are distributed as ASCII files with a “.S28”
extension. These files use the Motorola S-record format.
Using Radio Software Upgrade Diskette
A software upgrade diskette may be purchased from MDS to add new
product features to the radio such as Network-wide Diagnostics. The
upgrade kit includes a diskette (MDS P/N 06-3501A01) with the most
current radio software, authorization codes, and an instruction booklet.
Contact MDS for ordering information. When calling, please have the
serial number(s) available for the radio(s) that you wish to upgrade.
FRONT PANEL
OF RADIO
J301
U104
U101
U202
HELICAL
ADJUSTMENTS
U203
SHIELD
COVER