Firmware upgrade on CP200

[K9RPL]

I'm looking to update the firmware on a pair of CP200's. Current firmware is 3.04.02 and might get it to 3.07.03. I'm using a USB cable with CPS 5.16.

There's a separate executable to upgrade the firmware and in reviewing the steps I'm confused on the process of getting the radio into flash upgrade mode.

I have it set to the right COM port and the program has a selection for data rate (19,200, 38,400 and 115,200) when you select "Program". I'm not sure which one to select as it's oriented towards a RIB with Flash Adapter, or a RIB-Less with Flash Adapter.

It also shows 3 steps to start the upgrade with the last step to remove the battery then reconnect. When I initially started the upgrade program the radio chirped which I assume is an indication the radio and program see each other. I'm not sure about the battery thing.

Now there's not really anything in the new firmware I need so I could skip it. But I'd like to know the correct process...

 

[N1GTL]

I've never seen the USB programming cable for the CP200. I have an RLN5583B flash adapter for firmware updating for use with a RIB.

 

[K9RPL]

The CPS instructions are geared towards the RIB and not the USB. I'm in no hurry anyway. I still need to track down the release notes for the versions between 3.04 and 3.07. If there';s nothing special I'll leave the radios as is.

Do you really need to pull the battery and put it back on to get the radio into flash mode?