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ASTRO 25 Portable CPS R10.01.00
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. This version of the CPS only contains changes for 700 MHz users.
 All other users can continue using R10.00.00 CPS.


IMPORTANT!!

- VISTA is NOT a supported operating system! Any attempts to run the CPS in
  VISTA might expose fatal errors in the operating system!

- This version of the Portable CPS is compatible with R09.00.00, R09.01.02, R10.00.00 
  and R10.01.00 Mobile CPS. However, if Mobile CPS version R08.00.00 or earlier is
  installed in the same computer as R10.01.00 Portable CPS, Mobile CPS MUST get
  updated to version R09.00.00, R09.01.02, R10.00.00 OR R10.01.00 for BOTH CPS's to work 
  correctly on the same computer

- This version of the CPS is compatible with Tuner version R05.02.00 OR higher.
  If Tuner versions lower than R05.02.00 are installed in the same computer as 
  this version of the CPS, the Tuner will NOT communicate with the radio.


New Radio Features Supported: 
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NOTE: FIRMWARE VERSION R10.00.00 or HIGHER IS REQUIRED FOR THE 
FOLLOWING FEATURES TO WORK IN THE RADIO:

•	900 MHz band for XTS 1500 and XTS 2500 radios
•	'Menu Inactivity Time Out' 
•	Enhanced FPP -  maximum number of channels has been increased
•	GPS Microphone is now supported by XTS2250I/XTS2500 radios (updated hardware is
        required, please consult sales representative)
•	'Priority Monitor Scan' and 'Priority Scan Alert' in XTS 1500 and PR 1500 
•	'Tactical Rekey' for XTS 2500 and XTS 5000 radios	
•	'Power Up on Last Selected Mode' 
•	'One Touch Signaling'
•	'Ignore Rx Clear Packet Data'
•	'Scan Alert Tone'
•	'Preamble Multiplier' 

Detailed information for each of these features can be found in the CPS help. It can
be accessed from the CPS menu by selecting Help-> CPS Help Topics 


NOTE to Front Panel Programmer (FPP) users:
  The FPP functionality has been enhanced to allow more than 240 Conventional Personalities, and more than 15 zones. After 15 FPP zones, all others must be configured as non-FPP zones.

  For FCC Compliant users, the total number of FPP zones can be less than 15 and total number of Conventional Personalities can be reduced to fewer than 240.

  The following CPS features do not apply to FPP and therefore they have been blocked:
 - Saving Invalid Archives (SIA)
 - Zone Channel Wizard
 - Import 

 Please make sure to read the on-line help for additional information.

 Using a PDA to program the radio might cause failures in the radio's FPP functionality.
 


NOTE: Due to memory limitations, SSE 5000 radios will not be able to get upgraded
 to firmware version R10.00.00 or higher.


New CPS features supported:
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•	Updates for 700 Mhz frequency range as per FCC mandate. (R10.01.00 CPS)

•	Enhancements for Advanced System Key:
1. Multiple Ranges 
2. Versioning
3. Password Protection 
4. "Unlimited" key now has the option of NOT to 'write protect' the radio

-Please note that field 'Failsoft Connect Tone' can only be Advanced System 
Key protected if 'Connect Tone' is also protected. Specific protection just for 
this field is not supported.

System Requirements:
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Operating Systems:   Windows 98 Second Edition, 
                     Windows NT 4.0 (SP 6a or higher)
                     Windows 2000
                     Windows XP Home Edition (See Note)
                     Windows XP Professional (See Note)
                     Note: XP upgrade from other operating systems 
                     is not supported if the CPS was previously installed
                     on the old operating system. 
	       Windows ME and Windows 98 First Edition are no longer supported.
  	       You may choose to proceed with the installation, but some 
                     features might not be functioning properly. Upgrading the 
	       a supported operating system is highly recommended.

                     NOTE:** VISTA is NOT a supported operating system. 
	    	     Attempting to upgrade any operating system to VISTA once the 
                     CPS has been installed and executed, will NOT allow the 
		     upgrade to VISTA !	

Hardware Requirements:      
Processor            400 MHz or higher Pentium grade Processor
Memory               128 MB RAM minimum for Windows 98, NT and 2000
                     256 MB RAM minimum for Windows XP (Home or
                     Professional)
Hard Disk Space      1 Gigabyte Drive with 450 MB minimum free space (for a
                     Typical Installation, including Help Audio-Visual
                     Tutorials) or 60 MB minimum free space (for a Compact
                     Installation)

Peripherals          Microsoft Windows supported Mouse or Trackball
                     Microsoft Windows supported Serial Port 
                     for radio communication
                     Microsoft Windows supported Printer Port 
                     for report printing
                     CD-ROM for software installation

                     NOTE: For computers that are not equipped with a
                     serial port, radio communications may be possible
                     with the use of an off-the-shelf USB to RS232
                     converter, such as the IOGEAR USB to Serial/PDA
                     Converter Cable.


Known Issues:
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1) Drop down items in table fields cannot be accessed when using Windows XP
   Professional "Windows XP Style" display.  If this issue is encountered,
   change the display setting to "Windows Classic Style" for proper
   functionality.
2) Attempting to Read from or Write to a radio with the CPS while the Tuner,
   Data Link Manager, or synchronization software for a PDA is open and
   communicating with a radio will cause a communication failure.
3) Due to French import laws, the Microsoft encryption support used to
   create archive (.cpg) files with the CPS (Customer Programming Software)
   is not available on the French version of the Windows Operating Systems.
   Therefore, there is no way to save archive files when the CPS is
   installed on the French version of Windows. Until import laws are
   changed such that Microsoft can provide encryption support, this feature
   can not be addressed.
4) Under Tools->FLASHport->Read Radio Configuration, closing the dialog box
   by pressing the 'X' in the upper right of the dialog while the application
   is still busy (the cursor is shaped like an hourglass) may terminate the
   application.
5) Memory issues have been reported when 3 or more sessions of the CPS are 
   open at the same time.
6) Please install the CPS before attempting to connect the radio to the PC 
   using the USB cable.
7) If Logitech MouseWare version 9.76 is installed on the PC, it causes
   Tools>Reports to fail and enter corrupt data in the registry. This occurs
   when an ampersand is entered as part of a Zone Channel name. If the
   MouseWare is either removed or upgraded to MouseWare version 9.79.1 or
   later, it resolves the problem.
8) If an Advanced System Key fails to load, close the currently open codeplug
    and reopen it. The System Key should be active, even though an error
    message may appear.
9) Once starting to read or write codeplug via POP25, the process can't 
    be cancelled. Depending on the size of codeplug, this process could
    take long time (3 to 8 minutes).
10) Please avoid saving an invalid codeplug with "~" characters in table fields.
     Doing so may cause the application to terminate.


Installation:
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1) It is no longer required that the previous version of the application be
   uninstalled before installing this release.  Note that this does not allow
   multiple versions to be installed, rather the already installed application
   will be upgraded. 
2) When the Installation CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, the
   installation will start automatically if auto start is enabled for
   the PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3) Windows NT Installation: If the Install does not find the shlwapi.dll in
   *\WINNT\System32 directory, Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1 or above must be 
   installed to facilitate the XML installation, which is required for the
   FLASHport feature of the CPS. 
4) Please refer to the CPS Programming Installation Guide, which is
   included with this software for more detailed information.
5) If a file installed by the CPS later becomes corrupted, the Repair
   option on the Installation CD may be used to restore it. It is very
   important that the Installation CD for the same version that is 
   installed on the computer is used for Repair. Use of a different
   version in an attempt to Repair an installation will result in further
   corruption.
6) Windows 98 Second Edition Installation requires that Internet Explorer 5.01
   or greater is already installed.

Connecting the PC to the Radio:
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Do not use the Radio Interface Box (RIB), Smart Radio Interface Box (SRIB)
or any of the cables that plug into those boxes. Use only the following
direct PC to radio cables: 
   
   XTS 5000 / XTS 2500 / SSE 5000 / XTS 1500 / MT 1500 / PR 1500:

         RS232 cable = RKN4106
         USB cable = RKN4105

   XTS 4000:

         RS232 cable = NKN1027A
         USB cable = NKN1029A

When using the USB cable, be sure to always click "Yes" on the Digital
Signature window whenever it is displayed by the operating system. Note
that the USB cable can be used only with Windows XP Service Pack 1 or higher
and Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or higher operating systems. The CPS or 
Tuner application must first be installed before attaching the USB cable and 
turning the radio on.

For additional cables information, go to Help-> CPS help topics -> Index -> Part Numbers

 
Programming Hints:
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1) For trunking customers, the first time the CPS is started, navigate to the
   User Settings Dialog under the Tools menu and set up the directories where
   the system key files will be stored. 
2) To retrieve data from XTS 3000 or ASTRO Saber codeplugs, first read
   the codeplug into the ASTRO Saber / XTS 3000 CPS and use the top node
   drag and drop feature to copy the data into the XTS 5000 or XTS 2500
   codeplug. Drag and drop is a very powerful and time-saving tool, but the
   data should always be verified before writing to a radio. The Drag and
   Drop Report can help with this verification. Please view the Drag and
   Drop Tutorial included in Help for more information.
3) To get help on a field, press F1 while focus is on the field, or click on
   the Help button on the tool bar (an Arrow with a question mark) and then
   click on the field for which help is desired.
4) For more information on the features available in the Windows CPS, we
   suggest viewing the audio-visual help tutorials. They can be accessed
   from the CPS menu by selecting Help->CPS Help Topics, and then double-
   clicking on CPS-User...Audio & Video Tutorials, then The Tutorials Menu.
   Then select the appropriate tutorial.