Spectra program help

Bikemedic · Post by **Bikemedic** » Sun May 02, 2004 2:09 pm

I need some help with programing my spectra. To start with the unit works. Powers up tx and rx. These are what my two problems are:

1. My DOS skills suck. While I have programed other M products in DOS I have always done it off the a: drive. The Spectra program is on two disks and I can't figure out how to get them into one file.

2. This problem may be related to #1. I have tried to do a com check using most ot the spectra files off the a: drive. The unit coms wiith the unit but the unit will say "program" for about 1 sec then power off and go back though a self check.

I am using a fake RIB (actualy 2) both the same problem and a home made cable that I have checked and also had a friend check to make sure I was rght . Power is good even moved it out to the car to use the battery.

Any help would be apreatiated.

Greg

RKG · Post by **RKG** » Sun May 02, 2004 3:21 pm

1. From the c:\ prompt, create a new directory called MRSS, by typing the following:

md c:\mrss <enter>

Then create a new subdirectory called Spectra, by typing the following:

md c:\mrss\spectra <enter>

2. If you have the Motorola install disks,

insert Disk 1 in the A drive;

type the following: a: <enter> (prompt should now be "a:\"

type: install <enter>

follow the instructions

3. If you have the files from an already installed version:

insert the first disk in the A drive;

type the following: copy a:\*.* c:\mrss\spectra <enter>

when done, insert the second disk in the A drive and type the same command.

4. To use the program, from the "C:\" prompt, type:

cd c:\mrss\spectra <enter>
spectra <enter>

Start by configuring the program for your screen type, comm port selectin, etc.

Note: I assume you are running true native DOS, not a DOS window under Windows or the "exit to DOS" command under Windows. If either of the latter, stop now or you risk fatally corrupting your radio.

Bikemedic · Post by **Bikemedic** » Mon May 03, 2004 5:37 am

Thanks I will give it a try tonight. I am using a 6.22 boot disk as an answer to your last question.

Thanks again

Greg

Bikemedic · Post by **Bikemedic** » Mon May 03, 2004 2:57 pm

OK, I can't seem to get the *&^*% computer to go to the c: prompt. I can get it to A: but not C: the best I can do s C:windows. Help

Greg

RKG · Post by **RKG** » Mon May 03, 2004 5:15 pm

I'm guessing you're not running real DOS, but it is sort of hard to diagnose from afar.

Try typing

cd c:\ <enter>

and see what the prompt says.

Also, try typing

type c:\autoexec.bat <enter>

and watch the file go by; it should have an entry that says "prompt=$p$g".

streaker · Post by **streaker** » Mon May 03, 2004 6:01 pm

First, What kind of computer are you using? Second, does it have a hard drive in it? The computer you are using for programming may not have a hard drive in it. If it does have a hard drive, you may want to create an autoexec.bat type file that has the following line in it on the FLOPPY BOOTDISK that you are using:

path=c:\

It can be difficult to troubleshoot this via a forum like this.

Does this computer boot up for anything else besides a floppy? I guess give some more details of what you are working with and we could probably help you a little more.

Bikemedic · Post by **Bikemedic** » Wed May 05, 2004 5:27 am

The computer is a 486 laptop running at 100. It has a hard drive and runs window 95. I use a 6.22 boot disk to bring it into DOS. I just can get to the C: prompt.

Thanks

Greg

Victor Xray · Post by **Victor Xray** » Wed May 05, 2004 5:36 am

Bikemedic wrote:I just can get to the C: prompt.

A:\> c:
C:\>

Bikemedic wrote:I am using a fake RIB

Be more specific. There are several homebrew/ebay RIBs that are not compatible with Spectras. Have you personally programmed a Spectra with one of these "fake" RIBs yet on another computer?

streaker · Post by **streaker** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:18 am

Ok, you can't access the c: drive when you boot up with the floppy because it is not defined in your boot sequence. You can create an file with notepad called "autoexec.bat" in that have the following line in that file:

path=c:\

Click save file as in the file menu and call it autoexec.bat
below the file name there is a menu "save as type" change it to "all files" and besure you have the save in menu at the top of the screen set to 3 1/2 floppy (A:) with you boot disk in and save it, and then you should be able to boot it up and type c: and access the hard drive. If you still can't get it, drop me a PM with you email address, and I will make you an autoexec.bat file and send it to you.