[TenTec] I need help flashing Orion firmware

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

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 at zoominternet.net,  330 980 0746
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>> On Jun 11, 2018, at 12:19, Paul K. <hglent at 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 at frii.com
>>
>> wa0bag at arrl.net
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>>
>> -- 
>> Paul K. WA0BAG
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