User`s guide

Field Deﬁnitions

Archive Path Enter the default directory path where archive ﬁles are to be located. The GET/

SAVE:SAVE FILE function will default to this path. Refer to the owner’s manual

that came with your computer for a complete description of directories and

path names.

FLASH Software Path Enter the default directory path where FLASHport Upgrade ﬁles are located.

The default path established by the RSS installation program is

C:\MRSS\ASTRO\UPGRADE.

Note: In order to ensure a successful FLASHport upgrade, it is

STRONGLY recommended that none of the ﬁles installed by the RSS

installation program be moved, overwritten by the user, or renamed.

Prior to performing a FLASHport upgrade, the RSS displays the list of ﬁles that

exist in the path entered here. You will then be asked to select the desired

FLASHport Upgrade Software Kit and press F8 to start the upgrade process.

Bootstrap Code Path

and FileName

Enter the default path and the default name for the bootstrap software used

during FLASHport operation. The default path established by the RSS

installation program is C:\MRSS\ASTRO\UPGRADE. The default ﬁle names

are ASTROMBC.ENC and ASTROPBC.ENC for the Mobile and Portable RSS

respectively.

SRIB Software Path

and FileName

Enter the default directory path and the default name for the SRIB software

ﬁle. The default path established by the RSS installation program is

C:\MRSS\ASTRO\SRIB, and the default ﬁle name is SMARTRIB.ENC.

Note: In order to ensure a successful FLASHport upgrade, it is strongly

recommended that none of the ﬁles installed by the RSS installation

program be moved, overwritten, or renamed.

System Key Enter the default DOS directory path where Trunking System Keys are to be

located. The LOAD SYS KEY function will default to this path.

RIB Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the asynchronous communications

port (COM 1 or COM 2) that the RIB (Radio Interface Box) is connected to.

If you are not sure how your computer is conﬁgured or if you have two

asynchronous communications ports, ﬁrst select COM 1 and use the COM

TEST (F6) function to communicate with a radio. If the test fails, select COM

2 and repeat COM TEST. Make sure that all cables and power supplies are

connected according to instructions provided in your RSS Manual. For a list of

computer-to-radio communication error codes, refer to Appendix A.