User`s guide

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Function Key Descriptions
F2 - READ RADIO
(Read Radio Codeplug)
A radio and RIB must be properly connected to the computer and power
turned on before you attempt the READ function. Reads the information
(data) stored in the radio codeplug (EEPROM) and transfers it to the
computer’s memory. After the codeplug has been read, data merges,
formats, and screen interdependencies will be checked. The status of
the READ operation will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Note: The time required to read a codeplug will depend directly
on your computer type and the size of the codeplug being read.
F3 - GET ARCHIVE Retrieves an archive file from a diskette or hard disk and loads the data
into the computer’s memory. Once retrieved, the file may be modified
using CHANGE/VIEW functions or programmed into a radio using the
F8 - PROGRAM RADIO function.
F5 - CLONE RADIO Copies codeplug information from one radio to another. Only radios
with the same model number may be cloned. The CLONE RADIO screen
summarizes the individual ID information for both MDC and
Trunking so that it can be changed conveniently from the same screen.
Note: Trunked radios may not be cloned unless System Keys have
been loaded for each Trunking system ID.
F7 - SAVE ARCHIVE Creates (or updates) an archive copy of the codeplug information onto
a diskette or a hard disk. An archive copy of every radio installed or
serviced is STRONGLY recommended so that you can quickly restore
customer information in case of a codeplug failure.
F8 - PROGRAM RADIO A radio and RIB must be properly connected to the computer and power
turned on before you attempt this function. Transfers codeplug
information from the computer to the radio codeplug. Before the
programming starts, data ranges, formats, and screen
interdependencies will be checked. The status of the programming
operation will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Note: The time required to program a codeplug will depend
directly on your computer type and the size of the codeplug
being programmed.
F9 - VIEW HISTORY Provides all the information about the last time the radio was
programmed. This includes where and when the radio was
programmed and whether or not the programming was authorized.
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Caution
If software versions of the radio and the current data are
not compatible, read the radio codeplug and enter the
data again. Conventional data can be entered from the
RSS screens or cloned from another radio.