[TenTec] I need help flashing Orion firmware

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I suggest going to the Tentec. COM site, https://www.tentec.com/?p=1345

Select Orion and then scroll down to documentation.  Look for HOW TO

73

Bob, K4TAX


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" 
"Orion V3 Update" "Orion V3 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

Hope this helps.
73
Bob, K4TAX





On 6/11/2018 11:19 AM, Paul K. 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 at frii.com
>
> wa0bag at arrl.net
>
>