User`s guide
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Unlike the SERVICE function, a codeplug must be loaded into the computer’s
memory using GET/SAVE functions before CHANGE/VIEW functions can be
accessed. An archive file can be accessed without a radio being connected.
F5 - PRINT MENU Prints selected codeplug data.
F6 - FILE MAINT Allow access to archives so that you can retrieve codeplug data or find/create
paths to enter or store archive files.
F8 - FLASHport
UPGRADE
Allows you to upgrade your radio’s internal software and/or add new options
to your radio.
F9 - SETUP MENU Used to configure the Radio Service Software according to specific user
requirements. Default disk drives, communication ports, and even screen
colors may be customized to the customer’s specific needs.
F10 - EXIT TO DOS Used to quit the program and return to DOS. Make sure that all desired
codeplug changes have been programmed back to the radio and that an
archive copy has been made. If this is not done, all changes will be lost as
returning to DOS erases this data from the computer’s memory.
How to Read the
Codeplug
1. Start up the RSS. If you are not already at the MAIN MENU, press any key
at the BANNER screen to access the MAIN MENU.
2. From the MAIN MENU press F3; the GET/SAVE/PROGRAM MENU will be
displayed.
You can read the codeplug from the radio or from the archive disk. After
reading, the codeplug will be checked for valid serial number, model number,
checksums, etc.
Reading Codeplug Data
from the Radio
Connect the radio to the computer according to instructions provided on
page 10.Turn the radio on and press F2. A series of status messages will appear
in the upper right corner of the screen. If a communication error occurs, a pop-
up window will be displayed.
Note: Refer to Appendix A for an explanation of computer-to-radio
communication error codes.
If no errors occur, the center of the screen will display the progress of the
codeplug read activity. After the codeplug is read, the GET/SAVE/PROGRAM
MENU will be displayed.
Reading Disk Codeplug
Files
Press F3 at the GET/SAVE/PROGRAM MENU. The ARCHIVE FILE screen will be
displayed. An archive path and the list of files in that path will be displayed.
By default, the path will be the corresponding archive path specified on the
CONFIGURE PATHS AND PORT screen. If you want to retrieve a file from
another path, press F2, type in the path name, and then press Enter. The
names of the files in the new path will be displayed.
To retrieve a selected file, press Tab or Enter to move to the desired file and
then press F8. The selected file will be retrieved, validated, and placed in
computer memory. The progress of the read process will be displayed on the
screen. To delete a file, select it and press F5.