User's Manual

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INTRODUCTION
This document contains instructions for proper installation and operation of the TDP-90 software
for USB programmable Technisonic AM series transceivers and details the various elements of
the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
NOTE: The images in this document are examples only and may not reflect your particular data
settings, or current TDP software version.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
USB Driver
The USB hardware in your Technisonic AM transceiver is configured as a Virtual Com Port
(“VCP”) which emulates a serial COM port so the correct driver must be installed before
attempting to use the TDP-90 software. This driver is available for free distribution from Future
Technology Devices International (“FTDI”). Download and install the latest release of the VCP
driver for Windows per the instructions on the web page located at this link:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.
TDP Software
Insert the TDP-90 CD ROM into the computer CD ROM drive. (Do not connect the transceiver to
the computer USB port at this time.) Navigate the to CD Rom drive then double click on TDP-90
file and follow the instructions. Once completed there will be a “TDP90” icon on your computer
desktop.
TRANSCEIVER TO COMPUTER CONNECTION
Connect the transceiver to the computer USB port using a standard USB-A male to USB-B male
cable. The USB port is located on the rear panel of mobile and base station transceivers and on
the front panel of rack mount transceivers.