Specifications

MDS 05-3447A01, Rev. F MDS 1710A/C and MDS 2710A/C/D 39

The upgrade software can be run on an IBM-compatible computer con-

nected to the radio’s

DIAG. port via an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter (MDS P/N

03-3246A01). If desired, an adapter cable may be constructed from

scratch using the information shown in Figure 13.

To initiate the upgrade, insert the upgrade diskette in Drive A:. Set the

working directory to

A: (example: from a DOS prompt type A:\). Next,

type

UPGRADE and press the ENTER key. (If you have the radio connected

via the Com2 serial port, type

UPGRADE-2 instead.) The upgrade soft-

ware will normally run automatically without any further prompts.

The radio’s

PWR LED will flash rapidly to confirm that a download is

in process. The download takes about two minutes.

NOTE: If a software download fails, the radio is left unprogrammed

and inoperative. This is indicated by the PWR LED flashing

slowly (1 second on, 1 second off). This condition is only

likely if a power failure occurred to the computer or radio

during the downloading process. The download can be

attempted again when the fault has been corrected.

Using Radio Configuration Software

If you already have software that you wish to download into the trans-

ceiver, Radio Configuration Software (MDS P/N 03-3156A01) may be

used to perform the installation. To use this method, proceed as follows:

Connect a PC to the radio’s

DIAG. port via an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter

(MDS P/N 03-3246A01). If desired, an adapter cable may be con-

structed from scratch using the information shown in Figure 13.

Run the Radio Configuration software. Under the

SYSTEM menu, select

RADIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE. Follow the prompts and online instructions

to locate the desired software and complete the upgrade.