Compatibility:

This version of EntelProgrammer has been tested to confirm compatibility with Windows XP. 
It may also install on Windows 98SE, 2000, Windows ME and Windows 7 running in Windows XP emulation mode.

This version of EntelProgrammer is NOT compatible with Vista.


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How to Upgrade/install EntelProgrammer:

Please note: If running from a downloaded file please run "setup.exe". Inserting a CD will 
"auto-run" the install program. 


To install EntelProgrammer 1st time:

1. Start the install program
2. Click on "Next"
3. Click on "Next" to select the default installation folder (we do not recommend using any 
   other location for EntelProgrammer). 
4. Click on "Next" to install the program and follow any on screen instructions.


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Radio Update Instructions:

There are two firmware update methods, one for "standard radios" and one for 
"Beta and special model releases". 

***CAUTION if unsure what firmware is in the radio you MUST use the second method***


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Method 1 - UPDATING "Standard" RADIOS 

PLEASE NOTE you MUST use method 2 below if you are unsure of the version installed in the 
radio.

1st flash the radio with the appropriate .fw file (stored in the "Firmware" folder). Instructions 
how to flash update the radio are detailed at the bottom of this page.

After flash updating you MUST then either:

1. read the radio and write back (this converts the radios data from
the format used for older packages to the format used for this release).

OR

2. open an older .entel save file and write to the radio (this 
also converts the radios data from the format used from older packages to the format used for this release).


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Method 2 - UPDATING ANY VERSION OTHER THAN OFFICIAL RELEASES 
THIS APPLIES TO ALL SPECIAL PRE-RELEASES (BETA VERSIONS) 

***Failure to follow this procedure in full WILL cause corrupt data to be programmed to the 
radio and may cause the radio to crash beyond recovery.***

1st flash the radio with the appropriate .fw file stored in the "Data" folder. Instructions 
how to flash update the radio are details at the bottom of this page.

You MUST now use EntelProgrammer and perform a "file new" and create/re-create the radio's
.entel file. 

Now write the new file to the radio. DO NOT use old save files or data read from 
the radio prior to being upgraded.


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How to put your radio into Flash Upgrade Mode.

Option 1 - Enter flash mode via programming mode:

Please note only newer firmware (v2030 and above) will allow you to enter flash mode from 
programming mode.

HX & HT Series

•      Connect your radio to the PC
•      Place your radio in programming mode
•      Start Flashwriter and click on "Upgrade Mode"
•      If your radio has v2030 or above firmware installed you will be asked to switch the 
       radio off & on again (If not you must follow the "4321" procedure below)
•      Click on Program to flash update the radio


Option 2 - Enter flash mode by 4321 method:

HX Series

•      Switch the radio off
•      Select channel 3 (16 channel models only, ignore this step on 255 channel models)
•      Switch the radio on
•      Rotate the channel control clockwise 4 notches
•      Rotate the channel control anti-clockwise 3 notches
•      Rotate the channel control clockwise 2 notches
•      Rotate the channel control anti-clockwise 1 notch
•      Press PTT
•      Turn the radio off & on again to re-start in flash update mode


HT Series

•      Switch the radio off
•      Select channel 3 (16 channel models only, ignore this step on 255 channel models)
•      Switch the radio on
•      Rotate the channel control clockwise 4 notches
•      Rotate the channel control anti-clockwise 3 notches
•      Rotate the channel control clockwise 2 notches
•      Rotate the channel control anti-clockwise 1 notch
•      Momentarily Press the power button
•      Turn the radio off & on again to re-start in flash update mode

