Kenwood NX-300S Service Manual

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NX-300(S)41. ModesUser modeData programming modePC test mode PC tuning modePC modeFirmwareprogramming modeMode FunctionUser mode For normal use.PC mode Used for communication between the trans-ceiver and PC.Data programmingmodeUsed to read and write frequency data andother features to and from the transceiver.PC test mode Used to check the transceiver using the PC.This feature is included in the FPU.Firmware program-ming modeUsed when changing the main program ofthe fl ash memory.2. How to Enter Each ModeMode OperationUser mode Power ONPC mode Received commands from PCFirmware programmingmode [AUX (orange)] + Power ON3. PC Mode3-1. PrefaceThe transceiver is programmed by using a personal com-puter, programming interface (KPG-36/36A), USB adapter(KCT-53U) and programming software (KPG-111D ver. 2.70or later).The programming software can be used with a PC. Fig-ure 1 shows the setup of a PC for programming.PCKPG-111D(ver. 2.70 or later)KPG-36 or KPG-36A orKPG-36A + KCT-53UIllustration is KPG-36.KPG-36TransceiverPCD-SUB(25-pin)TransceiverPCKPG-36AD-SUB(9-pin)TransceiverPCKPG-36AKCT-53UUSBFig. 13-2. Connection procedure1. Connect the transceiver to the computer using the inter-face cable and USB adapter (When the interface cable isKPG-36A, the KCT-53U can be used.).Note:• You must install the KCT-53U driver in the computer touse the USB adapter (KCT-53U).• When using the USB adapter (KCT-53U) for the fi rst time,plug the KCT-53U into a USB port on the computer withthe computer power ON.2. When the POWER is switched on, you can immediatelyenter user mode.When data is transmitting from the transceiver, the redLED lights.When data is receiving by the transceiver, the green LEDlights.Note:The data stored in the computer must match the “ModelName” when it is written into the fl ash memory.REALIGNMENT