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Re: [TenTec] I need help flashing Orion firmware

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] I need help flashing Orion firmware
From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:04:52 -0500
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Here is what I have as provided by Tentec:

Updating the FLASH FIRMWARE on Ten-Tec Orion Refer to "74474 Orion565n566 User Manual Addendum V3 Firmware.pdf" for more details on Version 3 firmware, and the RAM Clear and Master Reset sequences.

1) Turn Transceiver OFF. 2) Connect a PC to the transceiver using the appropriate cable.

3) Turn the Transceiver ON while holding down the USER2 button. Wait for display to indicate "Flash Update Mode"

4) Start the Update program Windows "START" "All Programs" "Ten-Tec" "OrionII Firmware Update" "OrionII Firmware Update"

5) Choose SETUP under the SETTINGS menu to then select the COM port to which the Transceiver is attached. And select OK.

6) Choose UPDATE under the PROCESS menu.

7) Select the RUF file under the Process Menu.

8) The program will update the radio and report any errors encountered. During the update process the Orion screen will indicate the current line being processed.

9) A RAM Clear and Master Reset MUST be performed when transitioning between V1/V2/V3 firmware.


One issue which can cause failure or incomplete installation is the USB to RS232 cable/converter.   Some work, some don', some appear to work but don't.   The best way is to install from a computer which has a real RS-232 port, thus only a RS-232 cable is needed. Otherwise, if the computer does not have a RS-232 port but only USB ports then a USB to RS-232 converter/cable is required.   I have found the model RTS-03 from R T Systems does work.

I suggest you go here https://www.tentec.com/?p=1355 to find the latest version and download same.  The EXE files will load the firmware but only after the Orion is setup for the update as outlined above.,


73
Bob, K4TAX



On 6/14/2018 1:59 PM, Fred Mott wrote:
I do too, I applied the final? Update and it will not power up.   Fred Mott, 
AB8AH, Kinsman, OH 44428, fredmott@zoominternet.net,  330 980 0746


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On Jun 11, 2018, at 12:19, Paul K. <hglent@frii.com> wrote:

Folks,

I want to reinstall the firmware from a thumb drive to my Orion.

I have read the instructions in the Ten Tec Orion manual. They are not very 
helpful.

Please help me find the instructions to reinstall the firmware to my Orion.

Your help is appreciated.

Paul K.

WA0BAG

hglent@frii.com

wa0bag@arrl.net


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Paul K. WA0BAG
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