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Having trouble flashing the firmware
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:06 pm
by kennethlbryant
I get all sorts of errors.
I am using the HLN9742B flash adapter with the ribless cable.
I am following the instructions.
Re: Having trouble flashing the firmware
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:43 pm
by n7maq
kennethlbryant wrote:I get all sorts of errors.
I am using the HLN9742B flash adapter with the ribless cable.
I am following the instructions.
Are both OEM? What errors are you getting?
Jim
Re: Having trouble flashing the firmware
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:24 am
by HLA
first of all does the radio boot? and is the radio a working radio? next are you using the correct version and not the one for a 4 line display radio? and when are you getting the errors, as soon as you start the program, when trying to boot the radio, when you start the upgrade, or after the upgrade starts?
Re: Having trouble flashing the firmware
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:47 pm
by kennethlbryant
I am not that clueless but I understand your wanting to be thorough.
Thanks for your kind assistance.
I was using a USB to serial port and apparently the software wants a direct serial connection!!!
Re: Having trouble flashing the firmware
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:13 pm
by kennethlbryant
Although I don't see the same licensing requirements or restrictions for the firmware as I see for the software, I guess it would be a no no to ask for a current copy?
Thanks,
Ken
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Re: Having trouble flashing the firmware
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:19 am
by akardam
Per
http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?t=69458, asking for firmware is not permitted.
Professional radio firmware is usually available as a free download on MOL to anyone that has a Professional series CPS license and subscription. If you feel your existing copy of the firmware is corrupt and a reinstallation of the firmware kit on your comptuer does not help, try contacting Motorola and see if they can provide the firmware to your MOL account under the Software section of the Resource Center.
Re: Having trouble flashing the firmware
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:01 pm
by kennethlbryant
That may be, but I didn't think the firmware came under the subscription since it is supported with the purchase of the flash adapter. Thanks, I will contact Motorola.