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Xts5000 firmware upgrade path
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I just did it today on a radio that R14 version firmware in it. Go in intervals 10, 15, and then 20. It didn't kill the radio but I have to have it retuned now though. Just FYI
Outerdog
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There is no reason to go in steps like that. FW updates do not overwrite the tuning partition.
ok, so I have tried over and over with no luck, i have tried multiple versions of firmware. Radio into bootloader mode, flash starts. It starts to download then aborts after about 5 seconds
I have a USB to serial adapter. Port is set at 115k. I can read and write codeplugs fine.
Any suggestions?
I have a USB to serial adapter. Port is set at 115k. I can read and write codeplugs fine.
Any suggestions?
MTS2000des
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Get rid of the USB to serial adapter and try a direct serial connection. F/W updates usually do best with OEM cables FYI.
chrismol1
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One last thing to try, try changing the CPS Timers in Options to 15 (max) Can sometimes help communications problems, you may have to make sure the USB-serial adapter in device manager is properly configured, FIFO buffers etc It may work ok with a tiny couple kb codeplug but may not with a large transfer. I also agree, the proper cable is required. I have also upgraded many with a USB-serial adapter.
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KD8RFT
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If you are running Windows 10 or 11, set the target program you are running it in compatibility mode for Windows XP. That fixed it for me.
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