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Flash Programming
The “FLASH” software is the current version of the
LPE-200 radio operating software. When changes and
enhancements are made to the operating code, the new
operating code can be “FLASHED” to the radio, upgrading
the operating code without any hardware changes to the
radio. Flash software is simply a computer file which is read
from a disk and downloaded to the radio using the PC
Programmer. The Equipment Setup shown in Figure 7 is
same as for Personality Programming.
Programming Mode
The PC Programmer cannot communicate with the
radio unless the radio is in the Programming Mode. To
place the radio in Programming Mode:
1. Initially the radio should be OFF.
2. Press and hold the
PTT
,
Monitor
and
Clear
buttons.
3. Power the radio ON. Release the buttons.
4. All pixels on the display should be lit until
communication with the PC begins.
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
The objective of this section is to guide in quickly
isolating a problem to either hardware or software. Software
errors and problems can usually be corrected in the field.
Hardware failures are difficult to isolate and sometimes very
tedious to repair without specialized tools. As stated
previously, hardware repair to this radio is very limited at
best and not recommended. Service Parts has set up a
Repair and Return policy. Service Parts has also made
provisions for Circuit Board and Module replacement as
required.
This section includes a General Troubleshooting Table
and Test Point Diagram for checking Nominal
Transmit/Receive Levels (not recommended). Start by
following Table 1 - General Troubleshooting and then use
the remaining reference material as needed.
Figure 7 - Programming And Test Equipment Setup
