Kenwood TK-782 Service Manual page 26

6. Firmware Programming Mode
6-1. Preface
Flash memory is mounted on the TK-782. This allows the
TK-782 to be upgraded when new features are released in
the future. (For details on how to obtain the firmware, con-
tact Customer Service.)
6-2. Connection Procedure
Connect the TK-782 to the personal computer (IBM PC or
compatible) with the interface cable (KPG-46). (Connection
is the same as in the PC Mode.)
6-3. Programming
1. Start up the programming software (Fpro. exe).
2. Set the communications speed (normally, 57600 bps) and
communications port in the configuration item.
3. Set the firmware to be updated by File name item.
4. Turn the TK-782 Power ON with the [A] switch held down.
Hold the switch down until the display changes to "PROG
57600". When "PROG 57600" appears, release your fin-
ger from the switch.
5. Check the connection between the TK-782 and the per-
sonal computer, and make sure that the TK-782 is in the
Program mode.
6. Press write button in the window. A window opens on
the display to indicate progress of writing. When the TK-
782 starts to receive data, the
7. If writing ends successfully, the LED on the TK-782 lights
and the checksum is displayed.
8. If you want to continue programming other TK-782, re-
peat steps 4 to 7.
Notes :
! This mode cannot be entered if the Firmware program-
ming mode is set to Disable in the Programming software
(KPG-77D).
! When programming the firmware, it is recommend to copy
the data from the floppy disk to your hard disk before up-
date the radio firmware.
Directly copying from the floppy disk to the radio may not
work because the access speed is too slow.
6-4. Function
1. If you press the ["] switch while "PROG 57600" is dis-
played, the version is displayed. If you press the ["] switch
again while the version is displayed, "PROG 57600" is
redisplayed.
2. If you press the [D ] switch while "PROG 57600" is dis-
played, the display changes to "PROG 19200" to indicate
that the write speed is low speed (19200 bps). If you
press the [D ] switch again while "PROG 19200" is dis-
played, the display changes to "PROG 38400", and the
write speed becomes the middle speed (38400 bps). If
you press the [D ] switch again while "PROG 38400" is
displayed, the display returns to "PROG 57600".
3. If you press the [D ] switch while the version is displayed,
the checksum is displayed. If you press the [D
again while the checksum is displayed, the version is
redisplayed.
Note :
Normally, write in the high-speed mode.
REALIGNMENT /
icon is blinking.
] switch
!
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