[TenTec] Firmware Update Process
doc
kd4e at arrl.net
Thu May 20 09:56:10 EDT 2004
Does this apply to all models or one in particular, please?
If one in particular it would help, especially for someone
browsing the archives down the road, to have the model
number in the Subject and Text Body areas.
Just a thought ... doc
Bill Tippett wrote:
> This is just a suggestion for any who may be having
> problems with the firmware updates. I discovered long ago
> to do a Master Reset after each update, even if not required
> by the instructions. I follow the following procedure:
>
> 1. With your previous version, store your favorite settings
> in USER 1 (remember to hold it a few seconds).
>
> 2. Load the new update. BTW, I use Process > Stop on errors
> and Update Radio (not Verify Program).
>
> 3. Power off and now hold Main RX/TX button as you power on.
> I normally answer No to both Reset questions if I am not having
> a known problem, but answer Yes if I am.
>
> 4. Briefly touch USER 1 to recall your settings. You may still
> need to scroll through the Menu since a few settings seem to
> always be forgotten (Other > Contrast comes to mind).
>
> After several updates, the process will become more
> familiar, but hopefully the above will help you avoid some of
> the glitches that have happened to all of us at one time or
> another.
>
> 73, Bill W4ZV
>
>
>
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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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