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Chapter 7: Advanced Features
7.26
ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25
(POP25)
Also called Over-the-Air Programming, this feature allows configuration data and firmware to be upgraded
to your radio over-the-air. Full use of the radio is retained during the data transfer without interrupting
communication.
If the upgrade happens on the ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional systems, the upgrade pauses to give
priorities to voice call, and continues after the voice call ended. If the upgrade happens on a Wi-Fi network,
the upgrade process runs concurrently with voice calls.
Once a configuration upgrade is downloaded to your radio, you can install new changes immediately, or delay
changes to be installed on the radio when it is being powered up.
Your radio can also be configured to allow you to accept or reject an upgrade.
7.26.1
Responding to the Notification of Upgrade
Procedure:
1. The display shows Upgrade? and two short, medium- pitched tones sound every 30 seconds until the
user makes a choice of either accepting, delaying, or rejecting the request.
NOTE: Do not remove the power cable or power down the radio during the firmware upgrade
process.
2. Perform one of the following actions:
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Press the Menu Select button below Acpt to accept the request to upgrade immediately.
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Press the Menu Select button below Dlay to delay the request to upgrade.
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Press the Menu Select button below Rej to reject the request to upgrade.
Result: One of the following scenarios occurs:
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If you choose to accept, the display shows Programming Dont power off to indicate that the
upgrade is about to begin. The radio resets to install the upgrade. In the case of configuration data
upgrade, the process only takes a few seconds. In the case of firmware upgrade, the installation takes
several minutes.
NOTE: The radio cannot be used while the upgrade is being installed. Therefore, make sure to only
accept the upgrade at a convenient time when immediate radio use is not required.
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If you choose to delay, a configuration data upgrade is installed automatically at the next power up.
However, in the case of a firmware upgrade, the radio prompts Upgrade? again at the next power up.
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If you choose to reject, the display shows Upg Aborted. The radio continues to function with the current
configuration until it gets reprogrammed.
NOTE: If your radio has problems upgrading over-the-air, consult a qualified technician for details.
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