Harris XL200 Wifi programming?

[ElroyJetson]

I was able to find the radio data screens after some exploration, and found the features list, but haven't found the radio's feature string anywhere yet. Is that something that's going to have to be revealed by the radio maintenance utility or add a programmable menu to the radio?

 

[BMDaug]

I was able to find the radio data screens after some exploration, and found the features list, but haven't found the radio's feature string anywhere yet. Is that something that's going to have to be revealed by the radio maintenance utility or add a programmable menu to the radio?

There is no feature string… XL series introduced a new feature encryption process which involves an encrypted XML file. There is no way to read that file out.

-B

 

[ElroyJetson]

So what's the process for ordering an upgrade now? Currently I give my dealer the radio model number, ESN, and existing string for verification.

How do I generate that xml file and does it go to the dealer or direct to Harris or what?

I'm presuming it's generated via RPM2 somehow.

 

[nikronzo]

you give the dealer/L3 harris or whoever, the existing .FES file which contains pertinent information and they send you a new .FES file with the new features you purchased in it. Alternatively, you can just give them the ESN of the radio and they can look it up in the Harris FES database tool that maintains records on everything and they can still send you a .FES file with features that you currently have or new ones purchased. There is NO encryption string anymore. That ended with the unity line.

 

[BMDaug]

you give the dealer/L3 harris or whoever, the existing .FES file which contains pertinent information and they send you a new .FES file with the new features you purchased in it. Alternatively, you can just give them the ESN of the radio and they can look it up in the Harris FES database tool that maintains records on everything and they can still send you a .FES file with features that you currently have or new ones purchased. There is NO encryption string anymore. That ended with the unity line.

Yes, just as before, the existing feature string or FES file really isn’t necessary. Harris keeps a database of what ESN has what features and since the FES file came from them, they don’t need you to provide it. Send the ESN and what features you want (along with money), and you get a new file to load…

-B

 

[ElroyJetson]

OK, that sound simple in terms of requesting features. Here's my ESN, add these features...they send me a file that I do what with? How is it loaded? I know how to use radio maintenance tools to edit a feature string, how do I do this?

This is something I will be doing shortly. My XL185 will absolutely be getting some additions.

 

[BMDaug]

OK, that sound simple in terms of requesting features. Here's my ESN, add these features...they send me a file that I do what with? How is it loaded? I know how to use radio maintenance tools to edit a feature string, how do I do this?

This is something I will be doing shortly. My XL185 will absolutely be getting some additions.

Exactly!! You add them from the radio tab in RPM2. Super simple!



-B

 

[nikronzo]

RPM2>Radio>Feature String

 

[TDR-94]

I also prefer the detents on the volume control. The 100P was the same way.

@ElroyJetson Don’t forget that you also have to enable Wi-Fi programming in RPM… it’s not enabled by default.

-B

There are no detents on the XG-100P volume control. Your XG-100P either has a bad volume control/concentric switch or the volume control knob is rubbing against the top of the concentric switch. The volume control/concentric switch isn't a very well made one. If someone accidentally turned the volume control the wrong way, trying to turn the radio ON, it doesn't take much force to turn it past it's stop and make it a fee spinning control that won't allow the the radio to be turned OFF, without pulling the battery.

 

[TDR-94]

The detented volume control is a better design. It allows you to consistently adjust the volume without having to look at the radio displays. The XG-100P volume control was just idiotic. With just a ramped volume display for volume adjustment, you have to look at the screen and count each segment everytime, to know where to repeatably adjust the volume. It would have made more sense to just use a numerical value, like 1-14.

 

[BMDaug]

The detented volume control is a better design. It allows you to consistently adjust the volume without having to look at the radio displays. The XG-100P volume control was just idiotic. With just a ramped volume display for volume adjustment, you have to look at the screen and count each segment everytime, to know where to repeatably adjust the volume. It would have made more sense to just use a numerical value, like 1-14.

I don’t… each detent on my 100P volume control perfectly aligns with a segment of the volume ramp display. I click it on and then move eight clicks and it’s got eight bars illuminated on the volume indication display… if it’s ‘broken’ or ‘rubbing on the concentric switch’, it’s a perfect coincidence I guess!

-B

 

[TDR-94]

I don’t… each detent on my 100P volume control perfectly aligns with a segment of the volume ramp display. I click it on and then move eight clicks and it’s got eight bars illuminated on the volume indication display… if it’s ‘broken’ or ‘rubbing on the concentric switch’, it’s a perfect coincidence I guess!

-B

None of the XG-100P's, I've ever seen, have had an actual noticeable detent or click (other than the power ON click) to the volume control adjustment.

 

[wa8pyr]

Folks, throwing the 100P volume controls into the mix is getting off topic. Please keep it on topic, which is programing the XL200P over wifi.

 

[TDR-94]

Was it the XL-200P or the XL-185P? In any case, I agree. It would just be easier to use the programming cable. Wireless connections tend to be overly complex and less reliable. Ironic, considering the nature of the forum.

 

[BMDaug]

Was it the XL-200P or the XL-185P? In any case, I agree. It would just be easier to use the programming cable. Wireless connections tend to be overly complex and less reliable. Ironic, considering the nature of the forum.

It’s easier until you get Wi-Fi programming to work, at which point, it’s bulletproof! It’s way less hassle to use Wi-Fi when you have an RSM attached all the time… I don’t like constantly disconnecting and reconnecting accessories. Such a pita!

-B